to show people that heaven is great. Mainly because temples were the place where God stayed.
because artists from Indian religions showed their beliefs on their works of art.
Hindu and Buddhist Temple represent house of God. Since house of God or heaven is said to be far more beautiful than earth they decorate it.
Because they would like to honor the gods .This is what my friend told me so its not very reliable.
This is because they had wonderful creations on the temple. This took many years to complete the temple carvings.
There are two widespread points of 'worship;' Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines. Other religions are represented in Japan, but not to as great extent.
Ggantija Temples of Gozo
in hindu great power is called hirigangie which means truth and knowlege.
in Hinduism and bu Temple was a place where God stays. To show people that heaven is very beautiful Temple has carvings.
Jain and Buddhist concept of Ahimsa (or non-violence) had actually a great effect on Hinduism. Many Jains and Buddhists condemned caste-system, which is believed by some historians to have prevailed in the society at that time. Jain and Buddhist doctrine of Karma, essentially shaped the Hindu belief of death and rebirth.
He built over 70 Greek-style cities, which included temples.
No he is Hindu
he was not a hindu king.. he was budhist