Temple Architecture & Symbolism

The Maṇḍala of a Temple: Cosmic Design on Earth

In Sanātana Dharma, a temple is not merely a building but a cosmic diagram brought into stone. Every pillar, every…

5 months ago

The Secret of Gopurams: Gateways to the Divine

When one thinks of temples in South India, the towering gopurams immediately come to mind. These majestic gateway towers rise…

1 year ago

Why Every Temple Has a Kalasha on Its Tower

If one observes carefully, every Hindu temple, whether large or small, ancient or modern, has a distinctive feature at its…

2 years ago