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AGAMA SHASTRA:THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE MARVELS OF HINDU ARCHITECTURE
Agama Shastra is a Sanskrit word that means the manual for worship, temple building, rituals etc in Hindu Tradition.From Sanskrit,agama means handed down by tradition and Shastra means a commentary or treatise.
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The Four Padas
Each of the Agamas consists of four parts-
Kriya Pada-Lays out details for worship and temple construction.
Charya Pada-describes rules and code of conduct for worship.
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Jnana Pada-describes the philosophy and worldview.
Temples and places of worship cannot be built haphazardly. These architectural marvels are the marvels for a reason...
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The Hindu Temples are spread over a vast territorial space all over the Indian Subcontinent.
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