Hindu temples
Worship sites, India
Hindu temples are structures built for worship of Hindu deities, serving as the earthly dwelling place of a god or goddess.
The architecture typically features a central shrine housing the deity's image, surrounded by halls, courtyards, and ornate towers called shikharas.
Temples range from modest roadside shrines to vast complexes like those at Angkor Wat.
They function as centers of religious ritual, community gathering, and artistic expression: We visited the Hindu temples in Varanasi.
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