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 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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Story of swayambhuva Shrinathji temple
What is the story of self manifested Shrinathji Temple story of Rajasthan?
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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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Do any temple deities wear unusual attires and is there a sthalapurana behind that?
For example, I recall the religious/political speaker Rangaraj Pande say that the Vishnu
idol at Srivilliputtur wears pants.
Are there other idols which are dressed unusually either seasonally or ...
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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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Tantric Guru Bhawani Mishra [duplicate]
Does someone have more information regarding tantric Guru Bhawani Mishra, who build the temple of Tripura Sundari in Bihar 400 years ago? I am very interested in his history, so can someone share more ...
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Is there a tradition that one shouldn't prostrate to humans within the premises of a temple?
I have heard this from temple priests. Is that considered disrespect to the deities consecrated at the temple?
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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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