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Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Hindu Temples


A Hindu temple  is a place of worship for followers ofHinduism. Most of the Temples in India 2000 years ago began. Ofbrick and ancient temples which were built of wood no longer exist. Peter later became the material of choice. ritual sacrifice of the Temple of the Vedic religion of Hinduism a religion or love of devotion and dedication to the transition was a personal god. Temple and the worship of the ancient Sanskrit text is governed by the law dragons, there are many different gods who deal with the appeal.There are considerable differences in the architecture, customs, rituals and traditions in different parts of India are in the temples.During the ritual consecration of a temple, comprehensive universal divine presence through temple rituals main stone, applied to God, for God and the temple is sacred and divine.

Unlike the south, it was not rebuilt an ancient temple which is rare to encounter. North Indian temple rituals, the most common in many temples of South India are simple, unlike the development of rituals. North Indian temples are often less conservative and in many cases all the gods and to worship God personally are allowed to enter the holy of holies. In such cases, God is not adorned with precious jewels. Inside the temple where the holy place God's heart (usually set in stone) is present, the devotees take a stand and "philosophy" or the audience after receiving the divine hall. It may or may not have much in the corridors of May, Hall, etc. But for the faithful to go in the clock wise fashion as a mark of respect for the temple to place in orbit. North Indian temples, the tallest tower in the inner sanctum are made. Large shrines and temples in South India that the reason for the absence of widespread ritual constant waves of attacks by Muslim forces being robbed and temples in the medieval period may be rejected.

Many large bannabs (large stone temple) still stand in southern India. Worship should be prudent and brahmincal Vedic temples, according to tradition the All-India Sanskrit agama writing is particularly detailed. Besides the major gods of stone, of course, processions panchaloha (an alloy of five metals - gold, silver, copper, zinc and tin) to make the gods are bathed, dressed and decorated with objects of value and processions throughout theyear various festivals have taken. Rich temples, more elaborate festivals. However, with great architectural and historical heritage of many ancient temples in small villages languish for lack of funds for maintenance.

Temples very often their appearance, customs, traditions, festivals and customs vary from region to region. East and West temples in India have their differences. In the South, the temples of Kerala are very different from other temples in three states.

West Bengal temple architecture Bangaladesh has a unique identity. Suitable stone in the delta of the Ganges alluvial lack, instead of stones for the temple officials had to resort to other materials. For the temple using clay as a medium delivered.Sculptures rich with terra cotta exterior is a unique feature of Bengali temples. OfVishnupur city of West Bengal is famous for this type of architecture.
Usually for part of the hand engraved pattern out of bricks on one side and then was baked. Construction, however, carved bricks were arranged to create the shape.
Bengali-style temple is spectacular. Instead, the simple thatched, are modeled on the clay used as shelters by housing the common man. The people themselves off as a cult who worship the gods have learned to see the popularity can be attributed to. Thus, to be executed, four - has disappeared, and styles such as AAT chalasprang. However, the building (nine turns) or Bengal Navratna (five laps) Pancharatna more on the splendid buildings known as a popular style. Navratna style is a typical example of theDakshineswar Black Temple.

Ancient Java, Indonesia, the temples of South Indian style similarities with Hindu temples. While the ancient art and architecture Javanese since developed his own style. Javanese 9th century Hindu temple of Prambanan, a good example of the massive Trinity Temple in Yogyakarta. Inbal, contrary to common domestic large Hindu temple in India, Pura (Balinese temple) walls attached, the complexity associated with a series of gates decorated their compounds can be obtained as a prayer space outdoors is designed. Design plans and layout of the sacred Pura "Trimandala" concept is followed, according to a hierarchy of three purity law mandala sector

Customs and etiquette when visiting Hindu temples have a long history and symbolism, sacred and worship filled with the creation of Brahma.
Visitors and the faithful in Hindu temples before entering them must remove their shoes and other footwear. Most temples in the area is designated a shoe store.
Hinduism teaches that all life forms are created by Brahma and humans share the world with the animal kingdom needs. Stray dogs, cows sacred and various species of birds collected is common to see temples.


Faithful in the main temples usually prayers or "cult" to make symbolic offerings. Fruits, flowers, candy and other symbols of nature, including price. In India, the temples are usually surrounded by "Dukan" small businesses (Hindi), which offer they usually wrapped in banana leaves is that the biological containers.
Inside the temple, both hands clasped in token of respect to be precise. Devotees approach the sanctuary, reciting the holy Sanskrit mantra called "verses follow the instructions of the priest called" priests ", meditation and prayer called the" cult "and the current offerings at the feet of the God-shaped sculpture symbolizes the total All the love and immersion to be presented. "Idol" in general "flag" or fabric colored flowers on a pedestal surrounded by such beautiful offerings are placed, incense sticks or "agarbati and Aconcha or big bell .


Shanta Durga temple in Goa
Are generally spoken mantra "Om Namo Narayana" or "Om Namah Shivaya" Narayana (Vishnu), confidence "which means" or "Hello Shiva. The Gita, the Upanishads or the Vedas as sacred texts or verses are followed by a series verses. At the end of prayers, the faithful kneel or even fall flat on his face and bow before a symbol of God. If a priest or a priest is present, the holy prophet are symbolic praise for 'Prasad likely to provide food. He also blessed the forehead of the faithful at a red holy symbols "called Tilak" mark may apply.
Visitors watch the prayer at the end or wise to walk around the sanctuary, each side would stop at once, his eyes being all love to pray. Ritual sprinkling of holy water from the Ganges receives "priest" states "Om Shanti" which means "peace be unto all."
During religious festivals, temples, chants and prayer may be teeming with devotees. It paandaas "that help visitors navigate through the crowd and the" cult "or ritual prayer, leaders called can be achieved quickly.
Temple staff hours operations management in general "special prayer" includes the time announced. For example, 'Anjali' morning service in mid-morning, the "prayers" are in the evening prayer.Also called Psalms devotional songs or music, drums or tabla solo artists who have or are accompanied by a harmonium solo artist for some time. There are also accomplished artists Bharatanatyam classical dance performance by Dance Dance devotion that the date and time.
Hinduism teaches that repentance, cast the "evil eye" can cause - namely the poor and vulnerable through the doors of temples, the herd. Lovers in the temples or exit of visitors to distribute offerings in the often spare change to beggars, mentally or physically disabled to do, and poor women and children. Something crazy by a massive population of superstitious fears - transgender people often ask those who refuse to suffer the same fate to the curse of the child.

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