Why are idols in temples decorated with jewels?

Worship of a God who is not also the Absolute is idolatry, and a mere Absolute, who is characterless and is irresponsive, is not better than matter. The Vedanta accepts the Supreme as both Personal and Impersonal. read more

Unless I am mistaken there is a temple dedicated to Lord Brahma in Pushkar. Yes, His position is not as high as that of the other two in the Trinity. Brahma is very loosely connected to the idea of brahmam (Universal Soul). read more

A Hindu temple is a symbolic house, seat and body of god. It is a structure designed to bring human beings and gods together, using symbolism to express the ideas and beliefs of Hinduism. The symbolism and structure of a Hindu temple are rooted in Vedic traditions, deploying circles and squares. read more