2. Hindu
● Many traditional
Hindu temples have
a rectangle or square
base (to represent
the four directions of
the universe) with a
decretive pyramid
style roof.
3. There are three main styles of Hindu temple
● Khakhara
Deula- tall
rectangular
pyramid
building
● Pidha Deula-
square building
with a pyramid
roof
● Rekha Deula-
tall building
that is shaped
like a sikhara
(mountain)
4. ● Most hindu temples
are dedicated to one
specific deity
● The temples have
murtis, an image or
statue in which the
deity is represented.
7. ● The Hindu Temple of New Hampshire in
Nashua is the closest Hindu temple in the
area.
8. Jain
● Usually, Jain temple
architecture is fairly
similar to Hindu
temples.
● The temples have a
central tower many of
them have gardens.
● Jain temples
traditionally have
housing for monks and
nuns.
11. ● Jain temples have a lot of intricate decoration,
usually in the form of paintings and carvings.
12. ● The closest Jain Center, Jain Sangh of New
England, is about 45 minutes away in
Burlington MA.
13.
14. Judaism
● Synagogues often
mimic aspects of the
host communities
architecture.
● A synagogue can
only be founded
where 10 or more
Jewish men meet,
but worship can also
happen at home with
family or alone.
16. Temple Adath Yeshurun of Manchester
● Oldest
synagogue in
New Hampshire,
founded in 1891
● Reform Jewish
Congregation
● Current
synagogue was
built in 1959
17. Islam
● Prayer Hall- known as
the musallah, may not be
used for anything other
than worship.
● Domes- signify the vaults
of heaven.
● Mihrab- niche in the wall
indicating the direction of
the Kaaba in Meca
● Abultion facilities
20. ● The first mosque in
New Hampshire is in
the process of being
built in Manchester.
21. Sikhism
● A Sikh place of
worship is called
Gurdwara
● Gurdwara means
gateway to the
Guru
● Sikh temples
welcome people of
all religions
22. ● Gurdwara buildings
do not follow to any
specific architectural
designs
● Usually have a large
hall for congregation
and a room to house
the Granth Sahib
when not being used
