Questions tagged [temple]
A temple is a place and structure reserved for religious or spiritual activities, such as prayer, worship and sacrifice, or analogous rites.
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What could be preventing Krishna to advance to the Middle West states? [closed]
The below map comes from this webpage and shows
North American ISKCON temples, centers, gatherings, and home programs.
I was wondering what could be the reasons why there are no centres for Krishna, ...
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What is the significance of this form of Sri Krishna at Udupi?
What is the significance of this form of Sri Krishna at Udupi? Kindly cite authentic source.
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Where does Vedanta Desikan lament not being a priest in the Varadaraja Perumal temple?
The Sri Vaishnava sect has two sub-sects, Thenkalai and Vadakalai. Vadakalais follow the teachings of Vedanta Desikan, whereas Thenkalais follow the teachings of Pillai Lokacharya. My question is ...
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Whose Idol is this?
In the Sri Sri Taraknath temple,Tarakeswar, West Bengal (a very very famous Shiva Temple of Bengal), an idol with two hands holding a trident is seen just beside the anadi-linga of Baba Taraknath.
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Is preaching recommended or mandatory to a temple priest?
Every temple in India has at least one priest. The act of preaching scriptures a recommended act or mandatory act for him?
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Why is Lord Jagannath shown as the Buddha Avatara in Puri?
On the inner wall of the Puri temple, a panel of the ten avataras are engraved (relief on stone).There we see Matsya, Kurma, Varaha, Nrisimha, Vamana, Parashurama,Rama,Balarama, JAGANNATH and Kalki.
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Which temple was built first at Puri?
Devi Vimala's temple within the Puri Jagannath temple complex is known to be a Sati-pith. Lord Jagannath is the Bhairava of Devi Vimala.
Jagannath temple is perhaps the only temple where the main ...
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Whats the basic reason behind placement of these deities?
What is the basic reason behind placement of deities in the three layers in the Dakshineswar Adyapith temple?
Please cite proper source.
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What are the different hasta (hand-postures) which Sri Vishnu holds in temples?
Sri Maha Vishnu resides as Archa-avatara murti (idol form) in many temples throughout Bharata, especially in 108 Divya Desas, most of which are in Tamil Nadu.
There is a sthala purana (story) behind ...
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Where did Thirumangai Alwar meet Narasimha?
The Alwars (also spelled Azhwars) are a group of 12 ancient Vaishnava saints who lived in Tamil Nadu and are famous for their poetry in praise of Vishnu. One of the Alwars was Thirumangai Alwar, aka ...
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Where is the account of Ramanuja recovering the Melkote idol from the Delhi Sultan originally recorded?
I have heard that Ramanuja went to Delhi to ask for the idol after it had been plundered. The idol was in a room with other plundered items but when he called out its name the idol came and sat on ...
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Why do we not find any image of Durga/Kali/Shakti image in renowned Sri Vishnu/Krishna temples?
All the temples of Maa Kali/Durga/Shakti I visited have some idol of Sri Krishna/Vishnu being worshipped in the same temple complex. But excepting the Puri Sri Sri Jagannath Temple, I never found any ...
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Do any temples allow donations via e-Hundis? [closed]
People like to go cashless nowadays, so, do any temples have e-Hundis to accept donations either through card or Paytm (a payment gateway) in temples?
Is it permitted in our scriptures? Have any ...
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When and how did the system of adimai kaavu begin in ancient Kerala?
In Kerala (and many families which trace their ancestry to Kerala), every family identified itself with a 'Kaavu' (not exactly translated as temple) that may or may not be in their ancestral village. ...
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Do the idols of gods and goddesses need to be made of same colour?
Do the idols of gods and goddesses worshipped in temples be of same colour as depicted in scriptures?
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What is the agama being followed by the Sri Nataraja temple in Chidambaram and why is it different from other Shiva temples?
Shaiva agamas form the basis of worship in temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. However, it seems like the Sri Nataraja temple in the town of Chidambaram, Tamilnadu is not built and/or not follows the ...
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How to worship in temples? Please explain in context of human body as temple
We know temples are a representation of human body. Please explain how one must approach each part of temple and worship it for ones progress.
For eg one prostrates at the flagpost of temple because ...
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Is nagas in temple related to Kundalini?
Does naga in temples represent kundalini?
If yes how can it be used for ones spiritual enhancenent?
What are the mantras one can use to worship it?
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What is the agama/tantra being followed at the Sri Krishna temple at Guruvayur in Kerala?
When were the rituals in Sri Krishna temple at Guruvayur, Kerala standardized to current form? Who was responsible for that? Which agamas/tantras are followed in the temple while performing rituals to ...
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Why is Sadari placed on the palms of Vishwa Brahmins? [duplicate]
Sadari in temple is placed on the head for the people and my question is why the sadari is placed only on the palms for Vishwa brahmins?
So please give me a clarification about both the differences.
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Are there any temples for Mohini avatar?
We see many temples of Lord Vishnu, Rama, Krishna, Narasimha. Also temples for Varaha, Kurma, Hayagriva etc.. Are there any temples for Mohini avatar? Also, which avatars don't have temples and why?
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What is the reason behind closing the village/street/agrahara temple in case of a death in the nearby area?
I have seen this several times, that temples are closed if there is a death in the houses in the vicinity. To clarify, vicinity has a variable scope here; sometimes it's a street, sometimes an ...
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What restrictions should we follow when visiting temples?
What are all the niyama (restrictions) before, during and after visiting temples ? Regarding cleanliness, dress, prostration, pradakshan etc.
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Did Lord Vishnu build Sri Jagannath Temple situated at Puri?
Is there any story, that tells about who had built the Sri Jagannath temple at Puri?
Are these following facts true?
Lord Vishnu himself came to Puri to build the Jagannath temple.
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Can anyone explain about lord Ayyappa irumudi kattu?
Devotees visiting the Sabarimala Temple carry with a specially designed bag with two compartments called Irumudi Kattu. I need to know more about that which is followed for many years.
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Temple bell : Animal horn for ringing
In a temple (Shri Raam Temple, Jaysingpur, Dist. Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India, to be exact), I have seen the bell having a piece of "deere horn"
(सींग in hindi) tied inside to strike and ring it.
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South Indian Vaishnava temple tradition of blessing with a conical cap (kirita) [duplicate]
While having "darshanam" in South Indian Vaishnav temples, the priest keeps a conical cap (kirita) on devotee's head.
What might be the significance of this tradition?
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Visiting other temples after visiting Sri Kalahasti Temple
Is it true that you are not supposed to visit other temples after visiting Sri Kalahasti Temple in India?
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Is it possible for the power of the deity in a temple to get diminished for whatever reason? [duplicate]
Can it get diminished for whatever reason?
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What are the benefits of visiting temples? [duplicate]
What are the benefits, either spiritual or material, mental or physical?
EDIT: This is a more specific question asking specifically about the benefits.
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Do any scriptures mention what would happen if temple restrictions are not followed?
The Supreme Court allowed the entry of women in the Swami Ayappa Temple at Shabarimala and ever since then a lot of protests have erupted in Kerala against the decision. One of the points that is ...
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Is Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, Mangalagiri one of the eight sacred places of Lord Vishnu in India?
Wikipedia of Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, Mangalagiri says it is one of the eight sacred places of Lord Vishnu in India.
Lakshmi Narasimha Temple is a vaishnavite temple and one of the eight
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Difference between old and new temple of Yadagiri gutta
I recently visited Yadagiri gutta sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple with my parents and siblings.
While going back I came to know that we don't visit the old temple. I did search on the wiki about ...
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What is the story behind the legendary temple of the virgin Goddess, Kanya Kumari?
As the question title says I would like to read references from some authentic resources (scriptures, if possible) about the story behind the legendary temple of the virgin Goddess, Kanya Kumari, like ...
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Guidance about visiting temples after a 13th day of death of any family member
I am a Hindu and Maratha Kshatriya from Goa.
I just wanted to ask few questions which I believe to have different answers from different brahmans I consulted so far.
It's been a month, I lost my ...
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Which scripture mentions Vishwakarma made the idols at Jagannatha?
I had always head that Vishwakarma was designing the deities at Jagannatha when he was disturbed that is why he left them incomplete. But I couldn't find any reference in the scriptures for the same. ...
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Did Lingodbhava incident take place twice in this Kalpa?
In Thirukandiyur near Thanjavur district, there is a temple for Brahma dev by the name Brahma Sira Kandeeswarar temple. It is believed that lingodbhava incident of where Shiva appearing in linga form ...
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Why oil is offered to Lord Hanuman on Saturday?
If you visit Hanuman temple especially on Saturdays, we see a number of devotees offer oil (especially gingili oil).
Why oil is offered to Lord Hanuman
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Are there any curse associated with Padmanabhaswamy temple & Sabrimala of Kerala, India?
Padmanabhaswamy kshetra and Sabrimala area are 2 of the most sacred places in the state of Kerala, India.
In recent years, there have been certain controversies associated with them, where the ...
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How are the River, Vimana and Sthala Vruksha appropriately associated with respective temples?
The divyadesams of Vishnu has a connection comprising River, Vimana and Sthala vruksha. Example God Ranganathaswamy of Srirangam temple has cauvery as river, Vimana is Ranga Vimana and Sthala Vruksha [...
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At Hindu temples outside India, do people have to go barefoot outside on the grounds?
At Hindu temples in places that get really cold (e.g. New York City or London), do people have to go barefoot outside on the temple grounds?
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What body part of goddess Sati fell on Dakshineswar Kali temple and Kalighat Kali temple?
What body part of goddess Sati fell on Dakshineswar Kali temple and Kalighat Kali temple of 20 km from each other?
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What is sankalpa seva listed in many temples' seva list?
Many temples have listed sankalpa seva in their seva list. Please explain what is this.
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Which goddess (Ishta devi/Kula devi) sits legs folded & holding shiva linga?
Goddess sitting and holding shivling on one hand. And sitting folding both legs.Please help me find this goddess and details about the temple I'll find her if possible.
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What is the oldest scripture which explains how a temple should be built?
What is the oldest (surviving) Hindu scripture which explains how a temple should be built, maintained, and what should be its day-to-day affairs?
Is an English translation of the same available?
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Is sexual activity by *devadasi* sanctioned in Hinduism?
In a YouTube comments discussion between an American Christian and myself, he keeps bringing up the immorality of devadasi being forced into sex work. I know that such activity is illegal in India. I ...
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What is the meaning of Karni Mata's description as a woman with a head in her hand?
What's the meaning of Karni Mata's depiction as a woman with a head in hand, a lion behind her and rats on the floor? What is her story?
Also known as Shri Karniji Maharaj, she is worshiped as the
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What is the story behind the famous Shiva linga of Amarnath, India?
is considered to be one of the holiest shrines in Hinduism.
The cave is surrounded by snowy mountains.
Hundreds of thousands of Hindu devotees make an annual pilgrimage to the Amarnath cave on ...
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What is the actual birthplace of Sita ji according to scriptures?
Recently Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi was in Nepal at the Janaki Temple in Janakpur which is supposed to be the birthplace of Goddess Sita and I came to know about this place due to the news ...
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Please identify temple in this photo [closed]
I wish to paint following in future.
What temple is this?
Where is it located?
Here is the webpage I found it, https://www.aryagezi.com/gezi/204/tum-renkleri-ile-nepal-ve-hindistan
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