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India is a historic country with a long history of Vedic civilization. Following the history, there are numerous temples to be located along the path. As a result, there are a number of temples in India that have amazing secrets associated with them. Some are so fantastic to read about, while others are so complex that not even science can solve them. Each with their own remarkable story, these are the ten most amazing secrets of lesser-known Hindu temples in India.
Mysteries and conspiracy theories have a special home in our adrenaline-fueled thoughts. Though quiet and serene, Indian temples conceal mysteries inside their folds. Many of them have remained so for various reasons, and we will explore some of these from an architectural perspective. While there are terrifying mysteries, we'll focus on some of the more innocuous ones, rather than the ones that make you think, "I can't go alone in the dark after this."
1. Alignment of Lord Shiva’s Temple
Pancha Bhoota Stalam is a cluster of five temples in South India that have been revered for generations. These temples are thought to be Shiva Lingams that represent diverse elements such as air, earth, water, fire, and space. It is interesting that all of these temples are practically perfectly aligned geographically.
Three temples, Chidambaram Nataraja Temple, Ekambareswarar Temple, and Srikalahasti Temples, are precisely aligned at 79 degrees, 41 minutes East in longitude. Furthermore, Thiruvanaikaval is around 3 degrees to the south and 1 degree to the west of the northern extremity of this heavenly axis, while Thiruvannamalai is approximately 1.5 degrees to the south and 0.5 degrees to the west.
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This Jagannath Temple in Kanpur, also known as the 'Rain Temple' or 'Monsoon Temple,' dates back hundreds of years. The water droplets gathered on the ceiling of Lord Jagannath temple are thought to predict whether the following monsoon season will be favourable or disastrous. If the size of the water droplets is large, it is expected that there will be plenty of rain; if it is little, drought may ensue.
It is thought that the prediction is not simply a day or two ahead; rather, it predicts the start of the monsoon a good fortnight ahead. The roof of the temple begins to drip 15 days before the rainy season begins, and the trickle reveals the type of showers to be expected. A narrow trickle implies light rain, whereas a thick trickle indicates heavy rain. As a result, the farmers in the area estimate their yield based on the predictions.
3. Richest Temple in India
Thiruvananthapuram's Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple is a Hindu temple. The temple appears to have seven subterranean vaults. The temple's oversight committee unlocked six of the vaults at the order of the Supreme Court, revealing gold decorations valued at more than $22 billion. The seventh vault now has steel doors with no latches or bolts. It contains sculptures of two cobras. It is claimed that only a secret chant can open the door and that any other method would result in disaster. It is both mysterious and extremely deadly.
What Do the Decorations Signify?
Indian architecture is well-known for its ornate design. Their exteriors are frequently covered by a plethora of carved imagery, sculpted images of deities, mythological narrative reliefs, and rich decorative carvings. Images of vegetation, monkeys and elephants, and men and women in various poses can be seen in panels, niches, and friezes.
The exteriors are usually more ornately adorned than the interiors, which are usually basic. As the worshipper moves from the outer part of the temple towards the sanctuary the amount of decorations declines. Around the sanctuary, the amount of decoration is minimal so as not to take anything away or divert attention from the icon in the central shrine.
Nagas (mythical multi-headed cobras that protect sacred locations), Hindu gods, and scenes from the Ramayana are among the subjects depicted. The gods are frequently distinguished by their qualities, such as Vishnu with a conch and Shiva with a trident, or by their mounts, such as a lion for Durga or a mouse for Ganesh.
Many Hindu temples have phallic lingams in the sanctuary and representations of apsaras on the walls – dancing, bare-breasted goddesses considered the pinnacle of female beauty. Some contain sexually explicit imagery. Rows of lotuses or lotus blooms, as well as legendary and heroic characters, adorn several towers. The amalak is a type of architectural shape seen on the tops of various structures. It comes from the gourd-like myrobalan fruit.
Hindu temple architecture combines harmony and symmetry with a high level of decoration on the outside. Elements are created to have proper proportions and to have a good impact on their environment. The way the minor elements blend and mix with the vast building is what makes the architecture as a whole so lovely.
In India, the fundamental form of the temple is a square cell oriented to the four cardinal directions, with a platform in the centre, a flat roof overhead, and a doorway on the east side. A porch or platform in front of the doorway, sheltered by a roof supported by pillars, is where worshipers assemble before and after approaching the god. Priests were present when the temple was built.
When the temple is built, priests create a sanctified area in the centre of the shrine and place the god's image there while praying and performing rites. The deity is considered to be one with the picture since it carries or manifests the god's power on earth. Every Hindu temple in India is thus the centre of the cosmos, where the god watches over his or her domain and assists worshipers.
Written By: Greeshma Chowdary
Edited By: Nidhi Jha
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