TEMPLE IN THE SEA

The Temple in the Sea, officially known as the Sewdass Sadhu Shiva Mandir, is a remarkable Hindu temple located in Waterloo, Carapichaima, Trinidad and Tobago. Constructed by Sewdass Sadhu, an indentured laborer from India, the temple stands as a testament to his unwavering devotion and determination. After facing opposition and the demolition of his initial temple built on private land, Sadhu resolved to build a new temple offshore, believing that the sea belonged to no one. Over 25 years, he singlehandedly transported materials by bicycle to create a man-made island, completing the temple in 1952. Though it fell into disrepair after his death in 1970, the temple was reconstructed and reopened in 1995 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Indian arrival in Trinidad. Today, the temple is accessible via a pedestrian causeway and features intricate murtis of deities such as Shiva, Ganesha, Hanuman, Durga, and Krishna, making it both a sacred pilgrimage site and a symbol of cultural resilience.  The Temple in the Sea is approximately 31kilometres from Traum House Lodge.