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Architecture: • Everything from the architecture, installation of deities, the worship and other details of many temples are guided by religious scriptures known as Agama Shastras and Shilpa Shastra.
Mandir as God Structure Garbhagriha Gopura (main entrance tower) Shukanasi (lion) Antarala Prakaras (high walls) Gavaksha (ornamental windows) Ghanta (bells) God Head His feet Nose Neck hands Ears tongue • Structure primarily symbolizes God as a cosmic person • Alternatively, some view the temple structure as man with God residing at the heart • May also represent all creation
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Page 3 and 4: Unknown Quote • “Mandirs preser
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Page 9 and 10: Darshan • Means “viewing” •
Page 11 and 12: Pilgrimages • Aim-seeking moksha,
Page 13 and 14: Dwarkadhish Temple
Page 15 and 16: Vrindavan
Page 17: Temples in USA • Vedanta Society

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