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Why are carvings pf the deities important for Hindus?
In the U.K mandirs are important to the Hindu community for reasons other than worship
Other than to worship why do Hindus go to temple?
As well as worship a Hindu temple can be used for ceremonies and sometimes as a community centre
What do Mandirs look like?
A Mandir (temple) is a religious hall where Hindus assemble to pray to their God. It is not much different from a Church or any other holy shrine. Most Mandirs contains statues representing their respective Gods. Some Mandirs/Temples have seating accommodations like benches and chairs while others have mats for seating on the floor. Old temples have statues / carvings on the wall inside and outside as well. A Gopuram or Gopura, is a monumental tower, usually ornate, at the entrance of the Mandirs/Temples, especially in Southern India.
What are appropriate facilities to perform worship for hindus?
The main facility needed to perform worship is the intention, interest and dedication to worship in Hinduism. Other requirements are immaterial. There are innumerable ways of worship prescribed in hinduism.
Why do Hindus carry out worship as part of their religion?
If you are familiar with any other religion, you will know that it is an almost universal requirement of religions to worship their God or gods.
Why do Buddhists worship the ganges?
Buddhists do not worship the Ganges, or any other thing or deity. Hindus believe that the Ganges is holy, but since I am not a Hindu I can not tell you why.
What meat is eaten by Hindus today in india?
In present India, there are two types of Hindus. One type is pure vegetarians who worship Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu, Durga etc. The other type are non vegetarians. They too worship the same gods.
What do they use mandirs for?
The Hindus use the mandir [or temple] for worship. They need [or maybe we all need] a place where we can have peace, a deity to concentrate on, a place to sit in, and a person to holy mantras to have a peace full worship. Having this in mind, our ancestors have created a holy building called the temple.
Do all Hindus worship?
Hindus are like any other followers; they could have been born as Hindus but they may be free-thinkers or atheists in practice. The religious Hindus of course, do pray. If by saying 'worship', you mean going to the temple, not all Hindus go to the temple all the time. Some choose to go on Fridays because they think it is most auspicious; some others on Tuesdays; some others pray at the altar at home. It's very personal.
Why is Diwali the important to hindus compared to other festivals?
because its shizer
How do the Hinduism show their devotion?
The dieties are placed in the sanctum sanctorum inside the temple complex. They are dressed in colourful clothes and decorated with ornaments & flowers. There are oil lamps that are kept lit during the prayer sessions. The door of the sanctum maybe closed at certain times of the day. Sometimes the idols are displayed during processions by placing it in a chariot or on elephants.
Facts about Hindu worship?
Some facts about Hindu worship is that people worship the god Brahman and other gods and goddesses, such as Shiva, Vishnu, and Parvati. People worship at a temple and make offerings to these different deities. There are over one billion Hindus in the world.
