Trinidad and Tobago

Exchange Sewala and Shiv Mandir

Exploring Indo-Trinidadian Heritage in Trinidad and Tobago

About the site

Step into the Exchange Sewala and Shiv Mandir, a leepayed temple at the heart of an Indo-Trinidadian community. The earthen walls and raised reliefs trace stories deeply connected to the island's past and roots of the community. Explore the architecture, icons, and practices that show how Hindu traditions were adapted to the Caribbean context.