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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Why does Lord Vishnu also wear Yajnopaveeta in temples?
Yajnopaveeta should be worn for doing vedic rituals. Why is it that Lord Vishnu is also adorned with yajnopaveeta in temples?
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Vedic Temples on Earth's Magnetic Lines [closed]
Is there any mention of Vedic temples being built on Earths magnetic lines?
Longitude 79 meridian EAST seems to have very long list of Ancient Indian Temples built on this specific longitude:
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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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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 shastras sanction displaying idols of Hindu Gods as landscaping?
This Tripadvisor link shows idols of Lord Shiva & Goddess Parvati used as landscaping at a Swaminarayan Temple.
(This photo of Shree Swaminarayan Temple Bhuj is courtesy of TripAdvisor)
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Is there any mention in the scriptures that every God has to have a temple of his/her own?
Is there any mention in the scriptures that every God has to have a temple of his/her own? I'm asking this because the number of temples have increased by a very large number in the past few years.
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Was one of Uyyakondar's shishyas a relative of Nathamuni?
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. The 4000 verses of the Alwars were compiled by ...
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Why to ring bell while entering temples? [duplicate]
When I entered a temple, I saw people ringing the bell, and also Hindus keep small bells in their houses, which they ring during worship. What is reason behind it, and also notice about "dhup" ?
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is temple in dwarka still visible [duplicate]
People say that there once existed a "Dwarka Nagri" that Sri Krishna had made
Is temple in Dwarka still visible?
Are any remains visible under water?
What is the proof that there once existed a ...
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How to position nandi statue in Hanuman temple? [closed]
In a Hanuman temple near our house there is a nandi statue. Temple is very old . Nandi statue is now coming near the road. I want that it should be placed some where away from road. Hanuman temple is ...
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Why are women restricted from entering temples during menstruation? [duplicate]
Women are restricted from entering temples or any other holy places during their menstruation. Why so?
This is the normal biological function of every female of every mammalian species. If talking ...
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What does monkey and eagle/pigeon signify here?
I recently went for a Kerala trip and saw this lamp:
So does these sculptures on the lamp mean something? Do they signify something?
Also this is my first question, so apologies if question is not ...
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Can we offer prayer at a different location than the original place where we intended to?
I have prayed to offer pooja at Kukke Subrayamaniya temple (Karnataka) but due to some reason I could not go there and offer my prayers. I want to know if I can offer the same prayer at Katte ...
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Navabhashanam in Palani Murugan Idol? [closed]
The following are my questions on this topic.
What are the Navabhashanas in the Palani Murugan Idol consecrated by Siddhar Bogar?
Where are the ingredients of Navabhashana sourced from and what is ...
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What is the purpose of Shadari in a temple? [duplicate]
I have heard that the Shadari is a symbolism of God's feet (patham) and he blesses you when it is kept over your head. I am not certain if this is correct, if someone could explain in detail it would ...
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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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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?
I know many temples in the United States are all indoors. ...
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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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Why does my Hindu Temple ring its bell so loud for so long?
I stay next to a Hindu temple dedicated to goddess Kali. On its rooftop, there is a gigantic bell. The bell is rang every morning at 8am, at noon time and around 6pm. Each session lasting a good 12 ...
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Story of swayambhuva Shrinathji temple
What is the story of self manifested Shrinathji Temple story of Rajasthan?
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What to make out of fire in Home's temple?
Fire in temple room in home(not the temple itself). It burned the photo of Neeb Karoli Baba that my mother reveres completely. Fortunately the temple itself was left unscathed. Should I make it out to ...
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Where do the scriptures mention Ashtvinayak temples?
Ashtvinayak are eight holy self made (Swayambhu) idols of Lord Ganesh. All of them are in Maharashtra, namely Chintamani, Siddhivinayak, Vigneshwar, Ballaleshwar, Varad vinayaq, Mahaganpati, ...
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What is the source of Eleven promises of Sai Baba
11 promises of Sai baba are famous as Sai ke 11 vachan. But where is it mentioned in Sai Sachharitra? Which Chapter includes it? If it is not present in Sai Sachharitra, then where did it come from?
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How is the main deity at an ISKCON temple chosen?
For example, at the ISKCON London temple, the principal dieties are Rādhā-Kṛṣṇa according to their website.
About the Deities
On the right-hand side of the shrine, you will see Radha-...
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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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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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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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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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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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Temple rules and regulations [duplicate]
This is my common observation. In all the temples one finds a notice
Photography inside temple is not allowed.
In other words, photography of the temple or deity is prohibited. I fail to ...
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What is the significance of bell in Hindiusm? [duplicate]
Bells are there in every hindu temples. There must be some significance of bells. Is there any importance of the sound of bells?
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Is Hanumana worshipped anywhere in his infant or child form?
Sri Rama and Sri Krishna are both worshipped in their infant or childhood form. viz. Sri Ramalala (श्री राम-लला), and Sri Laddu Gopala (श्री लड्डू-गोपाल).
Are there any temples where god Hanumana is ...
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Temple at a Height gives more blessings?
God controls minds with energy I believe. So if the vigraha is at a height (for mgh gravitational potential energy) like 1km in Tirupati of Venkatesa and 3 km in Kasi of shiva wont it be more ...
