features of a mandir Flashcards
1
Q
bell
A
to announce one’s arrival
2
Q
Murtis
A
on the main shrine and to their sides- treated as resident royalty
3
Q
Offerings of fruit
A
signifying the welcoming of the deity as an honoured guest
4
Q
Havan
A
symbolic of the God Agni- the fire is said to be the tongue of the Gods
5
Q
offerings of flowers
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showing willingness of worshippers to get rid of worldly desires and to express love and devotion to the deity
6
Q
what are mandirs shaped like?
A
mountains- where heaven meets earth
7
Q
Shikhara
A
(tower or spine) that symbolises the sacredness of the place and moksha (liberation)
8
Q
charity
A
a non-profit organisation whose sole purpose is to help people in need
9
Q
divas
A
symbol of light
