An Introduction to the sacred areas and locations of Hindu Temple in India

Description

A Hindu place of worship is named a mandir or temple. A temple is devoted to a selected god or goddess (deity). The temple is the god’s dwelling on earth. The holiest a part of the temple is an inside shrine known as a garbhargriha with a statue to the god or goddess. ​

This inside shrine is below a towering roof known as a sikhara. The 4 corners of the temple then have smaller shrines. The temple is entered by means of the ardhamandapa or entrance porch. ​

This inside shrine is below a towering roof known as a sikhara. The 4 corners of the temple then have smaller shrines. The temple is entered by means of the ardhamandapa or entrance porch. ​

Hindu temples are sometimes embellished with the figures of gods and goddesses.

Who this course is for:

  • To spotlight the sacred locations in Hindu Temple​
  • To out the sacred areas in Hindu Temple​
  • To seek out out the importance of sacred symbols in Hindu Temple.
  • PhD students
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