Significance of Temple construction
Synonyms: Temple building, Temple architecture
In Dutch: Tempelbouw; In Finnish: Temppelin rakentaminen; In Spanish: Construcción de templos
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Buddhist concept of 'Temple construction'
Temple construction in Buddhism involves building spaces for worship, enhancing religious practices, and fostering community through the efforts of monks and laypeople, all contributing to the growth of monasteries and spiritual devotion.
From: Blue Annals (deb-ther sngon-po)
(1) The act of building temples as a means of supporting and honoring spiritual practices.[1] (2) Efforts made by various monks and laypersons to build places of worship, which increased the number of monasteries.[2] (3) The act of building a temple, which became a central theme in the narrative, involving various religious leaders and traditions.[3]
Hindu concept of 'Temple construction'
Temple construction in Hinduism encompasses the building and maintenance of sacred spaces for deities, emphasizing spiritual merit, architectural principles, ritual significance, and community devotion as outlined in various texts, including the Matsyapurana and Kashyapa Shilpashastra.
From: Kashyapa Shilpa-shastra (study)
(1) The overall process and guidelines followed for building a temple, informed by measures and rules from texts.[4] (2) Describes the process and canons for building temples as outlined in the Kashyapa Shilpashastra.[5] (3) The process and principles involved in building temples, a focus of the architectural texts.[6] (4) The process of building religious structures, primarily found in south India, following specific architectural principles.[7] (5) The architectural and ritualistic aspects associated with building and consecrating temples, covered extensively in the Kriya pada.[8]
From: Manasara (English translation)
(1) The architectural efforts involved in designing and building places of worship that often feature pavilions.[9] (2) The guidelines for building temples dedicated to various deities within or outside the village, specifying orientations and arrangements.[10]
From: Skanda Purana
(1) The act of building a splendid palace for the worship of the Linga, performed by Candasharman as an expression of devotion.[11] (2) The act of building structures to house the Lingas, which was requested by Kauravas and Pandavas.[12] (3) The act of building and maintaining temples dedicated to Shiva, emphasizing its significance as a means of spiritual merit and community devotion.[13]
From: Agni Purana
(1) The act of building temples, with consideration given to their size and placement in relation to existing structures.[14] (2) The physical building of a sacred space designated for worship, following specific spiritual and ritualistic guidelines.[15]
From: Devi Bhagavata Purana
(1) The activity carried out by ministers and engineers to build a beautiful palace and temple for the worship of the Devi.[16]
From: Padma Purana
(1) The act of building a temple dedicated to Vishnu, which is regarded as a significant act of devotion.[17]
From: Matsya Purana (critical study)
(1) A detailed discussion in the Matsyapurana about the methodology and significance of building temples, paralleling the approach for dwelling houses.[18]
From: Shukra Niti by Shukracharya
(1) Guidelines for erecting temples, including types and proportions, to honor deities.[19]
From: Vastu-shastra (Introduction to Indian architecture)
(1) The process of designing and building temples, reflecting artistic and religious values.[20]
From: Malatimadhava (study)
(1) The building of places of worship dedicated to deities during the 8th century A.D.[21]
Jain concept of 'Temple construction'
Temple construction in Jainism signifies a directive from the Vyantara, instructing villagers to build a temple as a means of atoning for their sins, emphasizing communal responsibility and spiritual redemption.
From: Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra
(1) A directive given by the Vyantara to the villagers to erect a temple as a form of atonement for their sins.[22]
The concept of Temple construction in local and regional sources
Temple construction signifies both the kings' glory and religious devotion, serving as educational centers and embodying unique architectural styles. It incorporates guidelines from Agama literature and reflects the Saindhava period's contemporary building traditions.
From: Impact of Vedic Culture on Society
(1) The building of temples that served as religious and educational centers during the studied period.[23] (2) The process of building temples which was seen as a mark of kings' glory and religious devotion, symbolizing their reign.[24] (3) The temples built during the Saindhava period, following contemporary traditions.[25]
From: Triveni Journal
(1) The process of building religious structures that reflect the needs and aspirations of the community.[26] (2) The process of building temples, which in Orissa includes distinct features not found in other regional architectures.[27] (3) The process and art of building temples, highlighting the unique Orissan style distinct from Northern and Southern Indian architectures.[28]
From: Diaspora of Bhuta (Daiva) worshipping cult—India and Indonesia
(1) Guidelines and philosophies related to building temples, as mentioned within the Agama literature.[29]