2006-07-06 07:18:11 · 5 answers · asked by ryanw611 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
if they were not they would not be mandirs its a hindu thing
2006-07-06 07:23:23 · answer #1 · answered by GRUMPY /UK 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Read the long article by Sri Nitin Kumar here: http://www.exoticindiaart.com/article/hindutemple regarding making a Hindu Temple.
There are two main styles of Hindu temple architecture: Naagara (Northern) and Dravida (Southern). Most major temples are constructed per the aagama shastras. The gopuram or distinctive temple tower is an integral element of most Hindu temples.
The Agamas are sectarian and monotheistic texts dedicated to worship of Vishnu, Shiva and Devi. Shastra is a Sanskrit word used to denote education/knowledge in a general sense. The word is generally used as a suffix in the context of technical or specialised knowledge in a defined area of practice. Extending this meaning, the shastra is commonly used to mean a treatise or text written in explanation of some idea, especially in matters involving religion.
2006-07-06 14:23:23 · answer #2 · answered by Iamnotarobot (former believer) 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What are you talking about? Architecture? Plz explain.
2006-07-06 14:23:35 · answer #3 · answered by avik_d2000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because they're for blue statue dudes, who people bow down too and think their god
2006-07-08 08:04:11 · answer #4 · answered by just someone 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why do u waana know that dear???
2006-07-06 14:21:25 · answer #5 · answered by *Neha.* 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋