Yoga is the basis for all spiritual activities. Yoga Kanda guides the Sadhaka regarding the practices to be followed.

The Namaskara Mantapa is a feature that is unique to Kerala temples. This is a place for devotees to gather and offer prayers. This feature is not found in other regions of India

The Pandava Rathas in Mahabalipuram underscore the commonality between the term Devalaya and Ratha

Chaitya means conglomeration of people or putting together of objects. Chaitya is not a Buddhist origin word. In Vedic period itself, the word Chiti is used in Yagyasalas. Chit means to put together stuff. The place where dead bodies are created and where a heap of firewood is made is called Chita.

Ghazni repeatedly attacked and plundered Somnath temple.

Kailasanatha temple at Kancheepuram

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

Temples and Sanskrit language are cultural edifices of our civilisation. Deliberate discrimination against these contribute to weakening of Indian civilisation. Princely States had strong practices of temples and Hindu tradition. With their abolishment, support and protection to temples and Hindu cultural practices also weakened.

Ratha Karas – People who were employed in the construction of the temple. Temples were also called Rathas

Cow, Horse, Lion and Crocodile are common shapes of the Pranala. A Pranala is not shaped like a horse

The dimensions of each part of the Vimaana correspond to the proportions of Vastu Purusha. This is true for the entire Vimaana, the portion that is below ground or each of the subcomponents of the Vimaana and even the proportion of the deity.

Brhatkatha was originally of seven lakh slokas which are lost now. The derivate works like Panchatantra, Jataka, Hitopadesa, Arabian Nights. Aesop Fables, Vetala Panchavimsati are available. Simhasana dvatrimsika is one of the beautiful story sets out of Brhatkatha.

Mandiram is place where you can relax and overcome all your stress. So Mandiram is one of the functions of Devalaya, but goes beyond the function of Mandiram.

Chennakesava temple at Somanathapura, Vesara style with three Garbha Grahas

Worship in a temple is referred to as a Purartha Puja. The prayers are for the well being of the entire community. The syllable Pura in Purartha or Purohit refers to the entire community. Puja at residence is generally for the well being of the family.