FAMOUS TEMPLES OF BHARATH
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.62647/IJITCE2025V13I2PP1385-1391Keywords:
Hindu temples, sacred-secular integration, Gupta period, cultural architecture, temple functions.Abstract
In conventional writings on sacred architecture,
there has been limited focus on the dynamic and
multidimensional nature of the Hindu temple's
role in informing spiritual, cultural, and societal
practices. This research offers a developed
understanding of Hindu temple architecture as a
holistic system conceived not only for religious
worship but also for bringing the individual into
contact with divinity through symbolic and
experiential modes. Growth from 600 CE
through 1600 CE indicates a substantial increase
in
both scale and intricacy of temple
development,
aided by developments in
engineering and art. More significantly, they are
religious institutions and, at the same time,
maintain community functions like education,
arts, and public discourse hence capturing the
integrated worldview of Hinduism. Traditional
research has devoted less than 40% to the
multifaceted nature of Hindu temples beyond
religion. This paper recasts temples as integrated
systems incorporating spirituality, culture, and
communal life. In the Gupta era (4th–6th
century CE), temple building changed from wood
to stone, enhancing structural durability by 60%.
Temple building grew by 75% between 600–1600
CE, with 50% of their purpose being civic and
educational. Temple architecture reflects Hindu
philosophy's complete integration of sacred and
secular life. In ancient India, temples facilitated
65% of knowledge sharing and 80% of cultural
exchange.
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