Actually, it is very recent, this temple tradition and the fuss around it. For this, you will have to allow me to delve into the history of India. 4000–5000 years ago, Vedas and Upanishads were composed. read more
But this is why temples are important. But only if you actually carefully understand what is being conveyed. After all, God is defined by man. read more
Kanchipuram in the south and Kashi in the north are places famous for the presence of several important temples. A temple that can attract pilgrims in significant numbers can contribute considerably to the economy of that village or town. read more
The Badami cave temples are a complex of temples located at Badami, a town in the Bagalkot District in the northern part of Karnataka, India. They are considered an example of Indian rock-cut architecture, especially Badami Chalukya Architecture. read more
That is precisely the reason why you don’t see even many temples older than 2500 years. That is where idol worship started. Temples were built because the idols had to be kept somewhere. read more
This is also the reason why Temples have more crowds on particular days, days that are marked for particular deities. Pariharam or Doshas The second important reason, is a more selfish reason, is to visit temples for the Pariharam or the Doshas. read more