Figure 27 Brihadeshvara Temple, Tamil Nadu built with granite stone
Thus, we extensive use of stone, wood, brick for all kinds of Ancient Hindu Temples was seen. The stone are chosen by their availability of stones according to region and its climate, like the use of granite in south Indian temples, marble in west, sandstone in Central and limestone in the Coastal regions. Also, the supple stone was use for deities, sculptures.
( C ) WATER [ 1 ] Waterbodies in the premises In ancient Hindu mythology (about 800 BCE) water is described as the foundation of the whole world, the basis for life and the elixir of immortality. (SINGH, 1994). In curative terms water is regarded as a healer. (SINGH, 1994).A deep in water before visiting any sacred temple makes us more receptive to the vibrations of chants, hymns and other rituals as well.
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