Parva also means a Nodule. Nodules of a plant are the most nutritious part of the plant. Temples are called Parva because they have the best of the society in them.

Sanatana Devalaya is an appropriate term for Temple in our native language. The other terms are either incorrect or do not represent the functions of Devalaya fully

Pattadakal has several examples of both Dravida and Nagara styles of temples. Mahabalipuram has many examples of Dravida style of temples

The books of Prof Nagaswamy, Percy Brown and Ananda Coomaraswamy are recommeded reference

Paribhogika Datu refers to the articles used by Buddha or a Bhishu. Physical remains are called Saririka Datu and Miniature Stupa is called Uddesika Datu.

The prominent Jagamohan is the only portion that is still intact. The walls of the Natya Mandapa are intact but the roof is missing. The Deul has totally collapsed.

None of the recovered deities have been returned to their temples. These are being retained by ASI in its warehouses in poor conditions ascribing lack of security in temples.

The Durga temple at Aihole was dedicated to Surya. The term Durga also means fortress locally (e.g. Chitradurga fort) and since the Devalaya was used for protection from invaders it came to be called Durga temple. Interestingly an actual Durga temple in Mahabalipuram is called Draupadi temple.

Saptha Mathruka Kallus can be seen in Kerala temples as seven small stones representing Brahmani, Maheshwari, Kaumari, Vaishnavi, Varahi, Jatatendrani and Chamunda. They are flanked by Vinayaka and Veera Bhadra.

Apauruseya means not one person. It reflects that Sanatana Samskriti is not the creation of a single person or prophet but is the contribution of the entire community.

Divo has all of these meanings. Therefore Devalaya can refer to all these

Traditionally the abhisheka to Parameswara here is always with cow’s ghee. Because of this constant abhisheka the ghee will be seen to form a mound as it were. The Maha-linga cannot be seen because it is covered with ghee. The mound is nearly 10 feet around the original linga and there is hardly space for the priest to go around in the small sanctum. That in spite of so many lamps burning in the sanctum or even in hot weather the ghee does not melt nor any worm or bad smell occurs in the accumulated ghee is a matter for wonder.

Sun and Lotus share a special relationship as Sun helps the Lotus bloom every morning. Therefore Surya is depicted holding two lotuses in his hands in sculptures

Bhitti, Prastara and Griva are parts of a Drivada Vimaana. Gandhi refers to part of a Rekha Deul of Nagara style Vimaana