# Elevated River-Accomodating Temples Abin Design Studio Designs the Ganga Leheri Temple By Amy Duong | Published 2025-05-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ganga-leheri-temple References: [abindesignstudio](https://www.abindesignstudio.com/)  Indian architecture firm [Abin Design Studio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abin-design-studio) has created the design of the Ganga Leheri Temple. It boasts an [elevated design raised off the ground](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lift-house), which accommodates the river tides. The temple is in the village of Raichak and meant to be both a spiritual Hindu retreat and a community space for the area. The project was commissioned by client Harsh Neotia, who is also the owner of a retreat nearby. Founder of the studio, Abin Chaudhuri explains the design project, “The elevated design invites [tidal waves during high tides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tidal-house), bringing the Ganga closer to the temple, and symbolically integrates the temple within the natural rhythm of the river." Chaudhuri adds “A temple is a complex, soulful asset for a community – more than just a religious place, it's their own living room." Image Credit: Manan Surti ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 40% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Flood-resilient Architecture:** Designs that integrate flood-resilient features present innovative possibilities for structures in areas prone to flooding. - **Spiritual Community Spaces:** Creating communal spaces within religious structures furthers the evolution of places of worship into multifunctional community hubs. - **Nature-integrated Design:** Architectural designs that harmonize with natural elements redefine how structures interact with their environment. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture and Design:** The industry is witnessing a shift towards structures that adapt to environmental changes, inspiring new concepts in sustainable architecture. - **Religious Tourism:** Innovative temple designs like the Ganga Leheri attract both spiritual seekers and tourists, boosting local tourism economies. - **Sustainability Consulting:** Advisors focusing on sustainable and adaptive projects can provide critical value in designing for climate resilience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Temple-Inspired Striking Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abin-design-studio.md) - [Multi-Faith Spiritual Temples](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nondenominational-temple.md) - [Indian Spiritual Hub Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sri-aurobindo-integral-life-centre.md) - [Rustic Cultural Architectural Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gallery-house.md) - [Temple-Inspired Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/j-kidman-architecture.md) - [Organic Cliffside Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intaaya-retreat.md) - [Landmark-Based Buddhist Temples](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uppercloister.md) - [Moat-Edge Family Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-antriya-house.md) - [Elevated Flood Refuge Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lift-house.md)