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A Hindu temple, also known as Mandir, Devasthanam, Pura, or Koil, is a sacred place where Hindus worship and show their devotion to deities through worship, sacrifice, and devotion. It is considered the house of the god to whom it is dedicated.
- History of Temples
- Locations of Temples
- Temple Architecture
- The 6 Parts of A Hindu Temple
- Temple Priests
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In the Vedic period, there were no temples. The main object of worship was the fire that stood for God. This holy fire was lit on a platform in the open air under the sky, and oblations were offered to the fire. It is not certain when exactly the Indo-Aryans first started building temples for worship. The scheme of building temples was perhaps a co...
As the race progressed, temples became important because they served as a sacred meeting place for the community to congregate and revitalize their spiritual energies. Large temples were usually built at picturesque places, especially on river banks, on top of hills, and on the seashore. Smaller temples or open-air shrines can crop up just about an...
The architecture of Hindu temples evolved over a period of more than 2,000 years and there is a great variety in this architecture. Hindu temples are of different shapes and sizes — rectangular, octagonal, semicircular — with different types of domes and gates. Temples in southern India have a different style than those in northern India. Although ...
1. The Dome and Steeple:The steeple of the dome is called ‘shikhara’ (summit) that represents the mythological ‘Meru’ or the highest mountain peak. The shape of the dome varies from region to region and the steeple is often in the form of the trident of Shiva. 2. The Inner Chamber:The inner chamber of the temple called ‘garbhagriha’ or ‘womb-chambe...
As opposed to the all-renouncing ‘swamis’, temple priests, variously known as ‘pandas’, ‘pujaris’ or ‘purohits’, are salaried workers, hired by the temple authorities to perform daily rituals. Traditionally they come from the Brahmin or priestly caste, but there are many priests who are non-Brahmins. Then there are temples that are set up various s...
Learn about the origins, features and functions of Hindu temples, the sacred places of worship for Hindus. Explore the diversity and beauty of Hindu temple architecture and the roles of temple priests and devotees.
- Subhamoy Das
Sep 4, 2015 · Hindu Architecture evolved over the centuries from simple rock-cut cave shrines to massive and ornate temples which spread across the Indian sub-continent and beyond, forming a canonical style which is still adhered to today in modern Hindu temples across the globe.
- Mark Cartwright
A Hindu temple, also known as Mandir, Devasthanam, Pura, or Koil, is a sacred place where Hindus worship and show their devotion to deities through worship, sacrifice, and devotion. It is considered the house of the god to whom it is dedicated.
Apr 8, 2019 · Explore the origins, evolution, and diversity of Hindu temples across time and space. Discover the architectural styles, sculptures, and festivals of famous temples in India and Southeast Asia.
- Subhamoy Das
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Hindu temple architecture. Types of Hindu temple architecture in India from left to right: Nagara style of northern India, Dravida style of southern India, Kerala style with Dravida influences and Kathkuni style of northern Indian hills with Nagara influences. Architecture of a Hindu temple (Nagara style).
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