Temples are found every where in
India from large monumental structures to small stonebuildings, eachhaving a
certain significance and greatly influencing the lives of the people who
regard the temple as a place where they could be close to god. Hinduism is
the religion followed by the Hindus. The Hindu philosophy has a very strong
influence on the people governing various aspects of their lives including
their spiritual life. The Hindu temples apart from being religious also play
the role of a social, cultural and economic center influencing the lives of
the people both in the cities and villages.
Exquisitely carved and embellished with breathtaking designs,
they are the true symbols of ancient Indian cultural ethos...
The temples in north india are escaped the destruction due to
invasion. The temples as well as the literature laying down the rules and
mode of construction have been well preserved in Orissa. In this style, the
structure consists 0f two buildings, the main shrine taller and an adjoining
shorter mandapa...
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