Essay on famous temples in karnataka in kannada language
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Most temples have some features in common:
Nandi (bull) sculpted in black stone at the entrance of a temple is symbolic of the start of the divine place and temple area.Pushkarani (a stepped bathing area), with neatly sculpted steps, for temple devotees travelling from far places to take a breather and cleanse. The pushkarani is typically a square shaped construction which has arrangements to keep the water flowing so it does not stagnate.Gopura are ornate monumental towers which mark the entrance to the temple.Garbhagudi (garbha meaning womb in Sanskrit/Kannada) is the inner sanctum, which can be of various size and shapes according to the architecture. Garbhagudi may be placed on an elevated place on a stone foundation. Artists may find a place to practice and display devotional sangeetha (music) and naatya (dancing).Vigraha is an image of the God, typically a black stone lingam, inside the inner sanctum (garbhagudi).
Normally the oldest temples are built on hilltops, where people view God being placed on top of all in the midst of Prakṛti (nature). The steps to reach the top are carefully carved on rocky hills as most of the hard stone mountains rocks contain water. Shiva Gange at Therhalli is one such example.
Other temples situated on hills include Chamundeshwari Hills, Mahadeshwara Hills, Biligiriranga Hills and Kodachadri Hills.
Nandi (bull) sculpted in black stone at the entrance of a temple is symbolic of the start of the divine place and temple area.Pushkarani (a stepped bathing area), with neatly sculpted steps, for temple devotees travelling from far places to take a breather and cleanse. The pushkarani is typically a square shaped construction which has arrangements to keep the water flowing so it does not stagnate.Gopura are ornate monumental towers which mark the entrance to the temple.Garbhagudi (garbha meaning womb in Sanskrit/Kannada) is the inner sanctum, which can be of various size and shapes according to the architecture. Garbhagudi may be placed on an elevated place on a stone foundation. Artists may find a place to practice and display devotional sangeetha (music) and naatya (dancing).Vigraha is an image of the God, typically a black stone lingam, inside the inner sanctum (garbhagudi).
Normally the oldest temples are built on hilltops, where people view God being placed on top of all in the midst of Prakṛti (nature). The steps to reach the top are carefully carved on rocky hills as most of the hard stone mountains rocks contain water. Shiva Gange at Therhalli is one such example.
Other temples situated on hills include Chamundeshwari Hills, Mahadeshwara Hills, Biligiriranga Hills and Kodachadri Hills.
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