Designed mathematically perfectly within geomertic shapes and patterns to represent the perfect proportion of creation
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Material
There are usally interlocking pieces of marbles with no nails used.
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Preparation
Before being constructed, the earth must have been given permission as it will interupt its natural state. Everything is Brahman so every part of the process must be represted. It must face the sun and the mandir.
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Sikara
The "mountain peek" representing the hialayas.The flags are places here inorder to indicate what deity is being worshiped. South India=sikhara is placed on a doomed roof. North India=tower over shrine.
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Goparas
Electorate gateways- often 4 on each side. They emphasis the importance of the temple as it is the body of Brahman.The devotee will leave all their contadictions and negativetity behind.
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Mandapa
The main hall where there is a walkway for circumbulation. 7X clockwise= respect ,NOT anti-clockwise as this represents auspicious.
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Garbhagrihas
Where the murtis are placed and the specific area is called the chuttopalam. It is geberally windowless, including deities, consorts and vehicles.
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Small pot
Symbolises harmionous relationsHavellihip between human and earth.
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Havelli
The court yard where there a lotus flowes to represent detachment whilst still living in the material world.The flowing water =purity and cleansing is very important
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Steps
Strong dedication needed to reach moksha
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There are usally interlocking pieces of marbles with no nails used.
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