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India is a land of diversity. India is a land of varied cultures. India is a land of festivals. And then India is a land of temples from Ancient with its majestic architecture and traditions .Let's take a look at some of the exuberant temples of India
Jagannath Temple, Puri,Orissa : The Temple of Lord Jagannath built during the 12th century A.D. by Chodaganga Deva dominates the landscape for
kilometers around.With a rich historic heritage dating back to 3rd century BC, this temple town welcomes both the pilgrims and fun seekers with open arms, offering its splendid beaches to the latter. The temple was Administrated by the Mughal administration after Raja Mansingh, Akbar's general, annexed Orissa.Major festivals are Ratha Yatra, Chandan Yatra.Pilgrimage Season by June.Puja Hours:5:00 am - 8:00 pm.
Meenakshi Amman Temple.Madurai,Tamilnadu: The temple first came in to being 2000 years ago and was substantially expanded during the regime of
Thirumalai Nayak(1623-55 AD).A striking feature of the temple is the astonishing structure know as "Ayiramkaal Mandapam" or the Hall of Thousand Pillars and each pillar features high, ornate, bold sculptures.There are four massive gateways enclosing these two shrines. Even a casual visitor is fascinated by the many paintings and sculptures.Major festivel is Chithirai Thiruvizha. Pilgrimage season by April .
kilometers around.With a rich historic heritage dating back to 3rd century BC, this temple town welcomes both the pilgrims and fun seekers with open arms, offering its splendid beaches to the latter. The temple was Administrated by the Mughal administration after Raja Mansingh, Akbar's general, annexed Orissa.Major festivals are Ratha Yatra, Chandan Yatra.Pilgrimage Season by June.Puja Hours:5:00 am - 8:00 pm.
Thirumalai Nayak(1623-55 AD).A striking feature of the temple is the astonishing structure know as "Ayiramkaal Mandapam" or the Hall of Thousand Pillars and each pillar features high, ornate, bold sculptures.There are four massive gateways enclosing these two shrines. Even a casual visitor is fascinated by the many paintings and sculptures.Major festivel is Chithirai Thiruvizha. Pilgrimage season by April .
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1: I must congratulate the designers of these magnificient temple buildings and those who constructed them in a manner that they are still standing after several centuries and still show no sign of any defect.
I also bow to the faith of the followers who have great respect for the Almighty and donate their hard earned income regardless of their status. The accumulated wealth is probably in tens of millions annually and those who managed the wealth in the earlier days must be congratulated for their wisdom in safeguarding the wealth.
Foreign countries have been invading India for centuries including its temples due to their reputation of treasures and massive wealth.
The plundering of temples' wealth stopped when India became independent but the plundering may not have stopped. From the beginning of the mid-20th century when capitalist form of economy came from the western countries it also brought along greed, fraud and corruption among those in management postions. The political masters introduced measrues to safeguard the wealth of the temples. Unfortunately the Protectors may have became the Plunderers.
The role of temples is look after the interest of the followere in particular and humanity in general. Thus it is hoped that the Temple Managements declare their collections and payments on a periodically basis and use the collections to improve the quality of life of their followers and humanity. The quality of management should not be judged by the quantum of collections but the number of humans whose quality of life is improved.
Almighty does not require wealth accumulation which should be well managed to help the followers and humanity. There is no pride in having a palace like luxury buildings for the Almighty when millions of the followers live in poverty and from day to day.
of these has become
I also bow to the faith of the followers who have great respect for the Almighty and donate their hard earned income regardless of their status. The accumulated wealth is probably in tens of millions annually and those who managed the wealth in the earlier days must be congratulated for their wisdom in safeguarding the wealth.
Foreign countries have been invading India for centuries including its temples due to their reputation of treasures and massive wealth.
The plundering of temples' wealth stopped when India became independent but the plundering may not have stopped. From the beginning of the mid-20th century when capitalist form of economy came from the western countries it also brought along greed, fraud and corruption among those in management postions. The political masters introduced measrues to safeguard the wealth of the temples. Unfortunately the Protectors may have became the Plunderers.
The role of temples is look after the interest of the followere in particular and humanity in general. Thus it is hoped that the Temple Managements declare their collections and payments on a periodically basis and use the collections to improve the quality of life of their followers and humanity. The quality of management should not be judged by the quantum of collections but the number of humans whose quality of life is improved.
Almighty does not require wealth accumulation which should be well managed to help the followers and humanity. There is no pride in having a palace like luxury buildings for the Almighty when millions of the followers live in poverty and from day to day.
of these has become
Posted by: Gursharan Singh - 27 Mar, 2014
