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The Temples of India
Dr. Tom Copyright © 2016
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The Temples of India
How the many temples represent various religious beliefs and the
meanings of the architecture
Dr. Tom
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The Temples of India - Angkor Wat
World’s Largest Religious Complex (386 square miles)
Built by order of King Suryavarman II in the 12th cent
In Honor of the Hindu God, Vishnu, it faces West
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The Temples of India - Angkor Wat
Later Converted Use to Theravada Buddhism by
adding Buddhas
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The Temples of India - Angkor Wat
The Five Towers represent Mount Meru, which is a
sacred mountain with five peaks is considered to be
the center of all the physical, metaphysical and
spiritual universes.
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The Temples of India - Angkor Wat
The bricks were bonded together almost invisibly by
using a vegetable compound rather than mortar.
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The Temples of India – Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal (The epitome of love), built in the period
1631-48 by the great emperor Shah Jahan in the
memory of his third wife Mumtaj Mahal.
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The Temples of India – Taj Mahal
Geometric Designs
Flowers
Crosses?
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The Temples of India Some Background
Clotho (spinner)
Lachesis (allotter)
Atropos (cutter of
the thread of life)
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The Temples of India Some Background
Lord Shiva the Destroyer
Lord Brahma
the Creator Lord Vishnu
the Preserver
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The Temples of India - Tambdi Surla
Tambdi Surla Mahadev (Lord Shiva) Temple
The Oldest Temple of Goa (12th Century) Built in Jain Style
Faces East so the Rays the Rising Sun Fall on the Diety
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The Temples of India - Tambdi Surla
Still an Active House of Worship
The Linga (Symbol of Lord Shiva) represents unlimited power and the regenerative potency of the Lord Shiva
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The Temples of India - Tambdi Surla
Lord Shiva (Upper Left)
Cobra Devas – Represent the Power of Lord Shiva
Ganesh – Shiva’s Son (by Wife Parvati) & Lord of Wisdom and
Learning, as well as the Remover of Obstacles and Difficulties
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The Temples of India – Saptakoteshwara Temple
Dedicated to Lord Shiva
First Built in 12th Century, Destroyed in 1352, Rebuilt in 1357,
Profaned by the Portuguese in 1540, Rebuilt 1668
Sapt means Seven and Koteshwar means Lord of Crores
(Seven Holy Sages Prayed for 7 times 10 Million Years)
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The Temples of India Saptakoteshwara Temple
Shivalingam enshrined in the sanctum is known as the Dharalinga
Lord Shiva with Necklaces of Yellow Flowers
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The Temples of India - Virupaksha Temple
Built in 15th Century in Hampi (Worship site since 7th Century)
160 foot tall Gopuram (Gateway Tower)
Dedicated to Lord Shiva (Virupaksha), Pampa (his Consort)
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The Temples of India - Virupaksha Temple
Ornate Carvings including Apsara Dancers and Devas
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The Temples of India - Virupaksha Temple
Carved Interior featuring
Lions (Vishnu’s Man-Lion
Incarnation)
Vishnu Statue in the
Courtyard
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The Temples of India - Virupaksha Temple
Nandi for Shiva to Ride
Chariot at Nearby Vittala Temple
Carvings include Vishnu and Daityas (Demons
supporting the chariot)
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Brahma Carambolim Temple
Only Temple in Goa Dedicated to Lord Brahma (1 of only 10 in
India) - Brahma is the Hindu Lord of Creation
Built in the 5th Century, but Lord Brahma was brought in the 11th
Century
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Brahma Carambolim Temple
Brahma was Cursed by Shiva not to Receive any Worship
In his Four Hands he Carries a Ladle (Familiarity of Rituals) in his Upper
Right Hand, the Book of Vedas in his Upper Left Hand, Kamandalu (Water
Pot – Meditative) in his Lower Left Hand and Chanting Beads in his Lower
Right Hand
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The Temples of India Brahma Carambolim Temple
Four Bearded Faces – Facing Each Direction of the Vedas
Beards Represent Wisdom
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Sri Mahalasa Saunsthan Mardol Temple
Dedicated to Lakshmi (Mahalasa), the goddess of
Wealth and Prosperity
The Female Form of Lord Vishnu
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Sri Mahalasa Saunsthan Mardol Temple
The Deepasthambha (7-Story Lampstand), the
Dnyandeepa and the Samai
Inner hall of the temple has carvings of the 10
incarnations of Lord Vishnu
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Other Vishnu Temples
Sarangapani Vishnu Temple, Kumbakonam
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Other Vishnu Temples
Vishnu Srirangam Temple, Gopuram
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Other Vishnu Temples
Vishnu-Temple Pushkar
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The Temples of India Buddhist Temples
Buddha Caves
Buddhism died out in South India 1,000 Years Ago
No True Temples Remaining
Caves Still Used for Worship
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Lamgau Buddhist Caves
Lamgau - Abode of the Lamas
Carved Circa 250 B.C. by Traveling Monks
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Arvalem or Pandava Buddhist Caves
Dated from the 6th Century A.D.
Derived their name from the five Pandavas of the epic
Mahabharata
Flowers on one of the Altars
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Rivona Buddhist Caves
Dug in 6th or 7th Century by Buddhist Monks
There is a “Pitha” in the caves probably a seat for the
main Buddhist teacher
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Mahabodi Buddhist Temple Complex
The Mahabodhi Temple Complex consists of the main temple
and six sacred places within an enclosed area, and a seventh
one, the Lotus Pond, outside the enclosure
Where Buddha spent in meditation after attaining
Enlightenment
First Built in 3rd Century B.C.
Current Temple from 6th Century
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Mosques
Cheraman Juma Masjid - First Mosque Built in India in 629 by Malik
bin dinar, a Contemporary of Mohammad
Arab traders had be coming to India since Ancient Times, and
brought Islam with Them in the 7th Century
Later Expansion from Tribes Invading from the North
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Safa Majid Mosque
Safa Majid, Built in 1560 by Sultan Ali Adilshah I
Largest Mosque in Goa
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Safa Majid Mosque
Safa means clean, chaste, and pure in Arabic
Bereft of any Gratuitous Extravagance and Grandeur
Mehreb Arches along the Outside for Prayers
The original Purpose of the Masonry Lined Pond has been lost
to Time, but Perhaps fed Baths along its Edges
Muslims gather in this mosque during the festivals of Id-ul-Zuha
and Id-ul-Fitr
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Jama Masjid Mosque
Jama Masjid Known for its Simplicity and Elegant Architecture
Rebuilt in 1959
It has Two Towers surrounded by Pillared Kiosks for a Facade and has Four Minarets
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Jama Masjid Mosque
Center Alcove so Worshippers can Face Mecca
About 200 Years Old, Rebuilt in 1959
Many Muslim Celebrations Take Place at this Mosque
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Jama Masjid Mosque (Delhi)
AKA Masjid-i-Jahanuma
Principal Mosque of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, who also built the
Taj Mahal
5,000 Artisans built the Jama Masjid in 1656
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The Portuguese Influence - Catholicism
Vasco da Gama First Arrived in India in 1498, with the Belief that the Locals
were Christians (He had never heard of Hinduism)
He was Followed by Pedro Alvares Cabral who Established the First
Portuguese Trading Post in India
da Gama Returned to India later in Life (1524) as Portuguese Viceroy
Missionaries of the Different Catholic Orders (Franciscans, Dominicans,
Jesuits, Augustinians, etc.) traveled with the explorers
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Bom (Baby) Jesus Basilica
Built by the Jesuits in 1605 in the Baroque Style
The top Center of the Façade has a Carving of the Emblem of
the Society of Jesus (Jesuits)
Three Doors – Father, Son, Holy Spirit
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Bom (Baby) Jesus Basilica
Ornate Main Alter St. Ignatius
Loyola, founder of the Jesuits
Also on the Altar are Baby Jesus
and Angels
Altar Gilded with Gold, Floor is Marble, Inlaid with Precious Stones
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Bom (Baby) Jesus Basilica
Tomb of St. Francis Xavier
The Tomb was made of marble and jasper. Casket is Silver
Bronze plaques depicting the life of the Saint adorn the sides of
the tomb and it is decorated with flowers
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Bom (Baby) Jesus Basilica
Altar to Our Lady of Hope
Outside showing the Buttresses supporting the
Basilica
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Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception
Built in 1541, present building from 1619
Originally built to welcome sailors home
Used Daily with devout Catholics stopping by to Pray on route
to Work with Daily Masses in English, Portuguese, and Konkani
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Sé Cathedral
Built during the Period of 1562-1619
Dedicated to St. Catherine and Consecrated in 1640
Tower on the Right Destroyed by Lightening in 1776
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Sé Cathedral
Largest Church in Asia
The Main Altar is dedicated to St. Catherine
Four Altars on each side
Baptismal Font used by St Francis Xavier to Baptize Local
Converts
Giant Corinthian Columns support the barrel-shaped Vault and
the Choir
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Sé Cathedral
Outside Courtyard
One of the 11 Side Altars
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Church of St. Cajetan
Built by Italian monks of the Theatine Order,
Completed in 1655
Modeled on St. Peters Basilica in Rome
Only domed Church in Goa
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Church of St. Cajetan
Main Altar Dedicated to Our Lady of Divine
Providence
Three Altars on Each Side
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Church of St Francis of Assisi
Built in 1661
Original Church Built in 1521 Consecrated to the Holy Ghost
Seminary Adjoining this Church Converted into an Art Museum
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Church of St Francis of Assisi
Intricate Artwork on Walls and Ceilings
Showcases Various Saints and Angels
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Church of St Francis of Assisi
Interesting Stelae in Courtyard Featuring St. Francis,
Mother Mary, and a Hindu Lord
Inside Altar to Mother Mary
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How Do I Get Around to these Places
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The Temples of India
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