History of the Hinduism temple
The history of the temple is divided into 4 duaration
1. Krta
Known as the Age of Truth. This was a golden age where there was no envy or deceit. It was a time where there was only one God.
2. Treta
The virtue of this age was knowledge. It was discovered that the presence of Gods was scarce and they descended to earth only when men recognised them through rituals.
3. Dvapara
Disease, misery and social difference was introduced. At this time the Gods multiplied and men made their images and worshiped to them.
4. Kali
This is the present time. It is believed that this stage started in 3102 BC
1. Krta
Known as the Age of Truth. This was a golden age where there was no envy or deceit. It was a time where there was only one God.
2. Treta
The virtue of this age was knowledge. It was discovered that the presence of Gods was scarce and they descended to earth only when men recognised them through rituals.
3. Dvapara
Disease, misery and social difference was introduced. At this time the Gods multiplied and men made their images and worshiped to them.
4. Kali
This is the present time. It is believed that this stage started in 3102 BC
Making of the temple
The first step is the selection of the land. Any land may be considered if the rituals are performed on the land. But the ancient texts say, "The gods always play where groves, rivers, mountains and springs are near, and in towns with pleasure gardens".
Next the prospective sit is inspected for the type of soil, each of the 4 types are show different characteristics.
Next the prospective sit is inspected for the type of soil, each of the 4 types are show different characteristics.
- White Soil: Brahmin
- Red Soil: Kshatriya (warrior caste)
- Yellow Soil: Vaishya
- Black Soil: Shudra
- Sweet: Brahmin
- Sour: Kshatriya
- Bitter: Vaishya
- Astringent: Shudra (a reminder perhaps of the raw-deal which they have often been given in life)
Architecture of the temple
All Hindu temples are a basic design as they are created the same way as the ancient temples. The land is either shaped as a square or rectangle with 4 sides. The whole process is proceded with many rituals.
Design
Bibliography
1. Hindu Temple Practices 2015, Religion facts, accessed 27 May 2015, <http://www.religionfacts.com/hinduism/practices/temple>.
Images
Mandal n.d., Illustration, Gosai, accessed 27 May 2015, <http://gosai.com/sites/gosai/files/articles/mandal.gif>