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.