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MASH PODCAST: INDIAN TEMPLE ARCHITECTURE: EPISODE 1: TEMPLE AS THE TIRTHA: THE MANIFESTATION OF SPIRITUAL ATTAINMENT
The Episode begins with contextualising the essence of being in the temple — how one feels or behaves in the temple and how the temple has been significant in India. We also dwell upon the Buddhist architecture that led to the foundation of a dedicated place for devotion followed by the philosophy of the “sacred”. Further, we focus on the prominent religions of India, viz Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism, which became the ground for the construction of several sacred sites.
We also explore the concept of Tirtha, a sacred site, as explained by Stella Kramrisch. We discuss the symbolic meaning of each temple structure starting from the bottom which is the jagati to the kalasa, the top, attributing that transpires a devotee while experiencing higher consciousness.
Tune in to listen and expand your knowledge about the histories behind the temples in India and their architectural wonders. Streaming now on Spotify and Apple Podcast.
Image Credits: Harvinder Chandigarh
Written by Urvi C, Modified by Davangi Pathak, and Final Revisions by Asmita Singh.