Hindu temple architecture

Symbolism by analysing the temple forms: 4.1.1 2D Formation: 2D formation of a temple means the formation of plan of the temple. There are certain symbolic patterns followed by the craftsmen and architects of these awe inspiring temples. Some of the depictions of those symbolic patterns are hereby discussed in the following section. 4.1.1.1 The Temple and the Yantra: The main three required thing for worship is Yantra, Mantra and Tantra. There are several Yantras in Hindu Worship process like…

Indian architecture form the base of Indian culture which explain the Indian culture itself. Indian architecture encompasses a multitude in the form of expression of space and time creating new ideas. Most of architecture found in Indus valley Civilisation are considered to be the better planned cities and houses and other livable architecture. Indian architecture are classified as temple architecture, fort architecture and housing architecture. There are architectures where the artist were told…

When God is angry at Israel, He allows the temple to suffer. When God is reconciled to Israel, the temple is restored” (Murphy, 110). This is the thought that both those who were exiled and those who stayed behind. However, these two groups had two different interpretations for this tradition. Those who were exiled believed…

Balinese architecture is a vernacular style of architecture wherein designers use local materials to help construct buildings, structures, and houses, as well as reflecting local tradition. It is a centuries-old style of design that’s heavily influenced by Bali’s Hindu traditions, as well as ancient Javanese elements. For the materials that are required for Balinese homes and buildings mostly will be thatch roofing, coconut wood, teak wood, stone, bamboo and bricks. Balinese architecture has…

new culture and learn where my roots had originated. As I left the airport I was culture shocked by what I was witnessing. The sceneries, the people, the environment was so different from what I had been use too. The architecture had been ancient and had so much meaning. The temples or known as mandir’s carried sacred meaning. My experience with the different scared spaces gave me knowledge on culture and the history of my heritage. India has so many scared spaces such as the Great Stupa in…

more than a few weeks. According to The World Bank, India’s infant mortality rate is estimated to be at 38/1000 deaths. Compared to the United States who are only sitting at 6/1000 deaths. Taking this into consideration, what would it be like if a Hindu couple decided to have their baby in the United States? Geri-Ann Galanti provides the answer in her novel “Caring for patients from different cultures” by documenting an Indian nurse, Leila, who recalls the experience of having her first…

Zac’s youtube videos was made to expand his experience to others who are foreign to the following religions: Judaism, Islam, and Hinduism. Zac’s purpose is for the viever to gain further understanding like he did. I learned key concepts in each faith and pieces that caught my attention that helped in understanding their beliefs and way of life. The video gave me an insight to key informations about Judaism. First, I learned about the Mezuzah. It is a scribe where part of the Torah is…

Karma is a type of belief or system that appears as being a part of many religions around the world. Because of this, Karma has been changing slightly depending on the area it is being developed and immersed in. That however, is not the only change when it comes to Karma. There are also variations in what people view Karma along with how they understand as well. Some of this deals with the negative and positive views that people within religions have towards Karma. For those from the outside…

The 2002 Gujarat Riot in my city, Ahmedabad, was one of the most infamous Hindu-Muslim riots in the history of India after independence from the British Rule in 1947. About 750 Muslims and 250 Hindu deaths were reported (India’s Gujarat). There were thousands of cases of rape and children and women being burnt alive reported. Such riots are almost always ignited by some Godmen. It is…

Is it ever possible for a young child to be considered psychotic? The main character in Teddy by J.D. Salinger acts in a way that may be considered strange by many. By Western standards, Teddy is viewed as a mentally disturbed child, but through a Hindu perspective, Teddy is actually viewed as being a very spiritually advanced human being. Teddy is viewed in this way because of the way in which he chooses to act with adults, the manner in which he views life, and the feelings he has towards the…