Why do Hindu people go to church?

Answer 1

It is a matter of choice. There is no such rule in Hinduism that forces people to go to temple. But, temples by and large have a lot of positive energy in its atmosphere, because of the constant chanting of prayers and poojas being performed. Hence, a lot of people find a certain sense of peace when they are temples, which they don't sense when they are home.

Answer 2

As Christians go to Church and Muslims go to Mosque, Hindus pray in Mandir a.k.a Hindu temple. It is place of worship, where Hindus pay respect to God

Other names for Hindu temple are Mandir, Devalayam, Devasthanam, Kshetralayam, Jambalaya, Ko-ail, Aalayam, Deula, etc.

Children also go there to learn. People give offerings of food and money to show they respect the gods/deities.

The devotees conduct special ceremonies like Arti, Archane, Abhisheka, Utsava, Rathotsava, Kumbhabhisheka and other Kainkaryas.

Sometimes, in the the temple premises, people perform Harikathe (stories of Hindu Gods), sing devotional songs, dance Bharathanatyam, etc.

Answer 3

Temples are residences of God for Hindus. People go there to focus on the Idol and meditate to get peace of mind. In a placelike a temple, where all the people have one pointed goal of worshipping God, there are spiritual vibrations created in that atmosphere. By that way, by just entering the temple one's thoughts changes and the mind calms down.

Answer 4

Normally a Hindu does not go to church to worship. They go to temple.

Answer 5

For the same reason that other faiths worship in temples, churches etc. The temple is a place consecrated to god. It forms a centre where people can come together to worship.

Answer 6

People go to the temples for the same reason that people go to church.

Answer 7

Hindus go to the temple to worship their gods