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Sri Venkateswara Temple Helensburgh - Temple Road, Helensburgh (2508), Wollongong City Council, New South Wales, Australia, New South Wales - Main view showing Dravida architecture style, Tamil architecture style, Pallava architecture style, Contemporary Hindu Temple architecture style temple from Pallava Period
Sri Venkateswara Temple Helensburgh - Temple Road, Helensburgh (2508), Wollongong City Council, New South Wales, Australia, New South Wales - Detailed architectural view of temple with Dravida architecture style, Tamil architecture style, Pallava architecture style, Contemporary Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Sri Venkateswara Temple Helensburgh - Temple Road, Helensburgh (2508), Wollongong City Council, New South Wales, Australia, New South Wales - Detailed architectural view of temple with Dravida architecture style, Tamil architecture style, Pallava architecture style, Contemporary Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Sri Venkateswara Temple Helensburgh - Temple Road, Helensburgh (2508), Wollongong City Council, New South Wales, Australia, New South Wales - Detailed architectural view of temple with Dravida architecture style, Tamil architecture style, Pallava architecture style, Contemporary Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Sri Venkateswara Temple Helensburgh - Temple Road, Helensburgh (2508), Wollongong City Council, New South Wales, Australia, New South Wales - Detailed architectural view of temple with Dravida architecture style, Tamil architecture style, Pallava architecture style, Contemporary Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Sri Venkateswara Temple Helensburgh - Temple Road, Helensburgh (2508), Wollongong City Council, New South Wales, Australia, New South Wales - Detailed architectural view of temple with Dravida architecture style, Tamil architecture style, Pallava architecture style, Contemporary Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Sri Venkateswara Temple Helensburgh - Temple Road, Helensburgh (2508), Wollongong City Council, New South Wales, Australia, New South Wales - Detailed architectural view of temple with Dravida architecture style, Tamil architecture style, Pallava architecture style, Contemporary Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Sri Venkateswara Temple Helensburgh - Temple Road, Helensburgh (2508), Wollongong City Council, New South Wales, Australia, New South Wales - Detailed architectural view of temple with Dravida architecture style, Tamil architecture style, Pallava architecture style, Contemporary Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Sri Venkateswara Temple Helensburgh - Temple Road, Helensburgh (2508), Wollongong City Council, New South Wales, Australia, New South Wales - Detailed architectural view of temple with Dravida architecture style, Tamil architecture style, Pallava architecture style, Contemporary Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Sri Venkateswara Temple Helensburgh - Temple Road, Helensburgh (2508), Wollongong City Council, New South Wales, Australia, New South Wales - Detailed architectural view of temple with Dravida architecture style, Tamil architecture style, Pallava architecture style, Contemporary Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Sri Venkateswara Temple Helensburgh - Temple Road, Helensburgh (2508), Wollongong City Council, New South Wales, Australia, New South Wales - Detailed architectural view of temple with Dravida architecture style, Tamil architecture style, Pallava architecture style, Contemporary Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Sri Venkateswara Temple Helensburgh - Temple Road, Helensburgh (2508), Wollongong City Council, New South Wales, Australia, New South Wales - Detailed architectural view of temple with Dravida architecture style, Tamil architecture style, Pallava architecture style, Contemporary Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Sri Venkateswara Temple Helensburgh - Temple Road, Helensburgh (2508), Wollongong City Council, New South Wales, Australia, New South Wales - Detailed architectural view of temple with Dravida architecture style, Tamil architecture style, Pallava architecture style, Contemporary Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Sri Venkateswara Temple Helensburgh - Temple Road, Helensburgh (2508), Wollongong City Council, New South Wales, Australia, New South Wales - Detailed architectural view of temple with Dravida architecture style, Tamil architecture style, Pallava architecture style, Contemporary Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Sri Venkateswara Temple Helensburgh - Temple Road, Helensburgh (2508), Wollongong City Council, New South Wales, Australia, New South Wales - Main view showing Dravida architecture style, Tamil architecture style, Pallava architecture style, Contemporary Hindu Temple architecture style temple from Pallava Period
Sri Venkateswara Temple Helensburgh - Temple Road, Helensburgh (2508), Wollongong City Council, New South Wales, Australia, New South Wales - Detailed architectural view of temple with Dravida architecture style, Tamil architecture style, Pallava architecture style, Contemporary Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Sri Venkateswara Temple Helensburgh - Temple Road, Helensburgh (2508), Wollongong City Council, New South Wales, Australia, New South Wales - Detailed architectural view of temple with Dravida architecture style, Tamil architecture style, Pallava architecture style, Contemporary Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Sri Venkateswara Temple Helensburgh - Temple Road, Helensburgh (2508), Wollongong City Council, New South Wales, Australia, New South Wales - Detailed architectural view of temple with Dravida architecture style, Tamil architecture style, Pallava architecture style, Contemporary Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Sri Venkateswara Temple Helensburgh - Temple Road, Helensburgh (2508), Wollongong City Council, New South Wales, Australia, New South Wales - Detailed architectural view of temple with Dravida architecture style, Tamil architecture style, Pallava architecture style, Contemporary Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Sri Venkateswara Temple Helensburgh - Temple Road, Helensburgh (2508), Wollongong City Council, New South Wales, Australia, New South Wales - Detailed architectural view of temple with Dravida architecture style, Tamil architecture style, Pallava architecture style, Contemporary Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Sri Venkateswara Temple Helensburgh - Temple Road, Helensburgh (2508), Wollongong City Council, New South Wales, Australia, New South Wales - Detailed architectural view of temple with Dravida architecture style, Tamil architecture style, Pallava architecture style, Contemporary Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Sri Venkateswara Temple Helensburgh - Temple Road, Helensburgh (2508), Wollongong City Council, New South Wales, Australia, New South Wales - Detailed architectural view of temple with Dravida architecture style, Tamil architecture style, Pallava architecture style, Contemporary Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Sri Venkateswara Temple Helensburgh - Temple Road, Helensburgh (2508), Wollongong City Council, New South Wales, Australia, New South Wales - Detailed architectural view of temple with Dravida architecture style, Tamil architecture style, Pallava architecture style, Contemporary Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Sri Venkateswara Temple Helensburgh - Temple Road, Helensburgh (2508), Wollongong City Council, New South Wales, Australia, New South Wales - Detailed architectural view of temple with Dravida architecture style, Tamil architecture style, Pallava architecture style, Contemporary Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Sri Venkateswara Temple Helensburgh - Temple Road, Helensburgh (2508), Wollongong City Council, New South Wales, Australia, New South Wales - Detailed architectural view of temple with Dravida architecture style, Tamil architecture style, Pallava architecture style, Contemporary Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Sri Venkateswara Temple Helensburgh - Temple Road, Helensburgh (2508), Wollongong City Council, New South Wales, Australia, New South Wales - Detailed architectural view of temple with Dravida architecture style, Tamil architecture style, Pallava architecture style, Contemporary Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Sri Venkateswara Temple Helensburgh - Temple Road, Helensburgh (2508), Wollongong City Council, New South Wales, Australia, New South Wales - Detailed architectural view of temple with Dravida architecture style, Tamil architecture style, Pallava architecture style, Contemporary Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Sri Venkateswara Temple Helensburgh - Temple Road, Helensburgh (2508), Wollongong City Council, New South Wales, Australia, New South Wales - Detailed architectural view of temple with Dravida architecture style, Tamil architecture style, Pallava architecture style, Contemporary Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Sri Venkateswara Temple Helensburgh - Temple Road, Helensburgh (2508), Wollongong City Council, New South Wales, Australia, New South Wales - Main view showing Dravida architecture style, Tamil architecture style, Pallava architecture style, Contemporary Hindu Temple architecture style temple from Pallava Period
Sri Venkateswara Temple Helensburgh - Temple Road, Helensburgh (2508), Wollongong City Council, New South Wales, Australia, New South Wales - Detailed architectural view of temple with Dravida architecture style, Tamil architecture style, Pallava architecture style, Contemporary Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Sri Venkateswara Temple Helensburgh - Temple Road, Helensburgh (2508), Wollongong City Council, New South Wales, Australia, New South Wales - Detailed architectural view of temple with Dravida architecture style, Tamil architecture style, Pallava architecture style, Contemporary Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Sri Venkateswara Temple Helensburgh - Temple Road, Helensburgh (2508), Wollongong City Council, New South Wales, Australia, New South Wales - Detailed architectural view of temple with Dravida architecture style, Tamil architecture style, Pallava architecture style, Contemporary Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Sri Venkateswara Temple Helensburgh - Temple Road, Helensburgh (2508), Wollongong City Council, New South Wales, Australia, New South Wales - Detailed architectural view of temple with Dravida architecture style, Tamil architecture style, Pallava architecture style, Contemporary Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Sri Venkateswara Temple Helensburgh - Temple Road, Helensburgh (2508), Wollongong City Council, New South Wales, Australia, New South Wales - Detailed architectural view of temple with Dravida architecture style, Tamil architecture style, Pallava architecture style, Contemporary Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Sri Venkateswara Temple Helensburgh - Temple Road, Helensburgh (2508), Wollongong City Council, New South Wales, Australia, New South Wales - Detailed architectural view of temple with Dravida architecture style, Tamil architecture style, Pallava architecture style, Contemporary Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Sri Venkateswara Temple Helensburgh - Temple Road, Helensburgh (2508), Wollongong City Council, New South Wales, Australia, New South Wales - Detailed architectural view of temple with Dravida architecture style, Tamil architecture style, Pallava architecture style, Contemporary Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Sri Venkateswara Temple Helensburgh - Temple Road, Helensburgh (2508), Wollongong City Council, New South Wales, Australia, New South Wales - Detailed architectural view of temple with Dravida architecture style, Tamil architecture style, Pallava architecture style, Contemporary Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Sri Venkateswara Temple Helensburgh - Temple Road, Helensburgh (2508), Wollongong City Council, New South Wales, Australia, New South Wales - Detailed architectural view of temple with Dravida architecture style, Tamil architecture style, Pallava architecture style, Contemporary Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Sri Venkateswara Temple Helensburgh - Temple Road, Helensburgh (2508), Wollongong City Council, New South Wales, Australia, New South Wales - Detailed architectural view of temple with Dravida architecture style, Tamil architecture style, Pallava architecture style, Contemporary Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Sri Venkateswara Temple Helensburgh - Temple Road, Helensburgh (2508), Wollongong City Council, New South Wales, Australia, New South Wales - Detailed architectural view of temple with Dravida architecture style, Tamil architecture style, Pallava architecture style, Contemporary Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Sri Venkateswara Temple Helensburgh - Temple Road, Helensburgh (2508), Wollongong City Council, New South Wales, Australia, New South Wales - Detailed architectural view of temple with Dravida architecture style, Tamil architecture style, Pallava architecture style, Contemporary Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
Sri Venkateswara Temple Helensburgh - Temple Road, Helensburgh (2508), Wollongong City Council, New South Wales, Australia, New South Wales - Detailed architectural view of temple with Dravida architecture style, Tamil architecture style, Pallava architecture style, Contemporary Hindu Temple architecture style design elements
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Temple Road, Helensburgh (2508), Wollongong City Council, New South Wales, Australia, New South Wales
Built 1977 CE

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High-resolution photography and 3D scanning create a permanent digital record. If restoration is ever needed, we have the exact specifications.

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Professional conservation work including structural repairs, surface cleaning, and preventive measures to stop further deterioration.

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Cultural Heritage

The establishment of the Sri Venkateswara Temple in Helensburgh in 1977-78 marked a pivotal moment in the history of Indic cultural transplantation to the Southern Hemisphere. Far from a mere construction project, its genesis represented a profound historical endeavour by the burgeoning Indian diaspora in Australia to anchor their spiritual heritage. The deliberate choice to adopt the Pallava architectural style, a classical idiom from the 7th-9th centuries CE, was not merely aesthetic but a conscious act of historical revival, demonstrating a commitment to preserving and projecting the grandeur of ancient Dravidian temple building traditions onto a new continent. This architectural homage directly connects the temple's foundation to a glorious period of South Indian art and devotion. A crucial historical dimension was the direct involvement of dignitaries from the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) during the foundation stone laying in 1977 and the subsequent *kumbhabhishekam* in 1978. This formal endorsement from the paramount shrine of Lord Venkateswara bestowed immense spiritual legitimacy and established an unbroken lineage of sacred tradition, historically linking Helensburgh to the ancient spiritual heartland of Tirumala. Furthermore, the commissioning of granite images from Mahabalipuram, a renowned centre of traditional *shilpa shastra*, ensured that the *moolavar* and *utsavar* deities were crafted by master *shilpis* according to canonical specifications, thereby embedding centuries of iconographic precision into the temple's very core from its inception.

Architectural Heritage

Built in the Dravida architecture style, Tamil architecture style, Pallava architecture style, Contemporary Hindu Temple architecture style style, showcasing traditional construction methods and artistic craftsmanship.

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