The Hindu religious temple is a house of worship for the followers of
Hinduism. They are usually dedicated to any one prime deity or multiple
of them. They inherited rich & ancient rituals & customs which
have been kept intact till date. Since ages, the architectural part has
been given prime importance keeping in mind the religious and spiritual
activities to be followed at these sacred places. Today, they not only
serve as pilgrim centers but also has hot tourist destinations simply
because of their intricate architectural designs & patterns. The
legends related to them make them all the more happening in every way. Most of these were constructed as per the agama shastras. Vasstu Shastra is given due importance which is the science of aesthetic & auspicious designs. The common sight of most of the Hindu religious temples is the presence of the elaborate idols of the deity. Since the Vedic age, the milieu of the temple was equally kept in high esteem. Roch cut architecture, cave style temples carved out rocks are examples. Elaborate sculptures & paintings would adorn the walls of these temples. The spiritual temples are found in abundance throughout the country. The major centers come under these two prominent categories : Both of them include a set of highly esteemed Hindu religious temples where every year large number of pilgrims pay a holy visit to satisfy their quench for spiritualism.
