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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.

For Hindus, it is a sacred place where God resides and Hindus believe praying there gives them good Karma.

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.

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

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