# Towering Religious Structures Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir will be the Tallest Religious Building By Joey Haar | Published 2016-12-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vrindavan-chandrodaya-mandir References: [archdaily](http://www.archdaily.com/800950/construction-begins-on-worlds-tallest-religious-building) & [thespaces](http://thespaces.com/2016/11/10/indian-temple-will-worlds-tallest-religious-skyscraper/) InGenious Studio, an Indian architecture firm, has begun construction on 'Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir,' a Hindu temple in Uttar Pradesh, India. While there are countless Hindu temples in India, Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir will literal stand out from the rest due to its size: the temple, once completed, will be the [tallest religious structure in the world](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sri-aurobindo-integral-life-centre). Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir will eventually measure a towering 213 meters tall. While there are many commercial buildings that stand much taller -- the Eiffel Tower, for example, is 300 meters tall -- Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir will be by far the tallest religious building. It will surpass the Ulm Minster in Germany, which stands 162 meters tall. Beyond religious facilities, the building will also house a [theme park filled with rides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-torch), animatronics, and other attractions. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Towering Religious Structures:** Construction of religious buildings competing in height is becoming a trend in architecture. - **Religious-themed Attractions:** Incorporating theme park rides and animatronics into religious buildings is a growing trend in travel and tourism. - **Religious-motif Architecture:** Designing structures with cultural or religious motifs is a rising trend in architectural innovation. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Religious Tourism:** Religious organizations have the opportunity to attract more tourists by incorporating attractions in their buildings. - **Theme Parks:** The theme park industry can collaborate with religious organizations to create new and unique attractions that are culturally and historically significant. - **Architecture and Construction:** Architects and construction companies can specialize in religious-themed construction projects to tap into a growing market for innovative designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [White 3D-Printed Tower Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tor-alva.md) - [Multi-Faith Spiritual Temples](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nondenominational-temple.md) - [Virtual Faith-Based Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sri-mandir.md) - [Landmark-Based Buddhist Temples](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uppercloister.md) - [Eiffel Tower-Inspired LEGO Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eiffel-tower-lego.md) - [Intricate Interlocked Wall Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raj-sabhagruh.md) - [Indian Spiritual Hub Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sri-aurobindo-integral-life-centre.md) - [Ski Resort Crystalline Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trojena-ski-resort.md) - [Nightlife Nestled Tower Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercury-tower.md)