Rig Veda , kila (10.75) has the earliest reference to Teerthayatra. It explains the mahatmayan of Ganga and Yamuna rivers.

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.

Gyana refers to the ultimate formless spiritual knowledge. The Gnana Kanda describes the precautions a Sadhaka has to take and methods to be followed in gaining Gyana.

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.

Brahadeeswara Temple (Big Temple at Thanjavur) built by King Raja Raja Chola I

The inscription says it is 3735 years since the Bharata war and 556 years since the Saka era. This is the first available written evidence regarding the date of Mahabaratha. This inscription would then put the date of Mahabaratha war around 3100 BCE or so. It also mentions that Badami chalukya king Ravikirti was aware of Kalidasa and thus provides latter time limits for Kalidasa also.

In the transition period between Kruta Yuga and Treta Yuga, there was a lot of unrest among people on earth. Values declined and were getting compromised. Brahma decided that a structure is needed in every city. This was the temple concept. The construction activity started in Treta Yuga. Natya Sashtra which requires a settlement for both creators and audience also came about during the same period. Temples became the place of performance. Artha Shastra also came into the picture during this period as a settlement required governance.

The Draupadi Ratha in Mahabalipuram has a simple sloping roof which probably resembles straw huts of those times.

The deity is the external manifestation of oneself. Sannidikarana refers to establishing a connect with the divinity

By law, Governments have the right to divert income, control appointments and deploy Govt officers to manage temples.

Vimaana is the only part that defines the style of the temple

Each region has a different style. Tamil Nadu has several styles. Karnataka temples have their unique style. If we go to North we find another style of temples.

The Yoga and Bhoga vigrahas are normally seen in three forms – Adhama form, Madhyama form and Uttama form. The Adhama form is the simplest and in this form the Vigraha is accompanied by the consort on the lap and the vahana.

The Bhitti in many Hoysala temple is in two parts. This reduces the load on soapstone which is a soft material.