The holy land of India is a conglomeration of all religions with temples, mosques, churches and other edifices dotting its skyline. Its sacred rivers, historical past and rich cultural heritage has always been eulogised by historians both in India and abroad.
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From ancient times, temples have been the hub of community life where all major events and festivals in an individual’s life have been celebrated. The structure and symbolism in a temple is deeply rooted in Vedic traditions.
Punjab is one of the states situated in the North Western part of India. Known as the ‘land of five rivers’ it is famous for its religious diversity. It is home to various places of historical importance and religious significance.
Hindu temples are a link between man, deities and the Universal Godhood. Vedic traditions and the Hindu way of life are condensed in an esoteric way in the construction of the temple.
Temples in Ancient India were the epicentres of the town or village. They were built for communal worship and the sacred sites and images were consecrated with great devotion.
Religion plays an important part in the lives of the people in India and even in ancient India, temples were the hub of life focusing not only on the moral and spiritual development of the individual.
One of the most famous temples of Lord Rama and Goddess Sita in South India is the famous Sri Sita Rama Swamy temple situated on the banks of the river Godavari at Bhadrachalam in the Khammam district of Telangana.
The core of the Hindu thought forms the basic concepts of matter, soul and God and the nature and relationship between each of them.
One of the most sacred temples of Bihar is the Aranya Devi Temple at Arrah located in the Chowk area of the district of Bhojpur.