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Templepedia Explore Temples of the World Hindu Temples The Complete Guide Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalangal Shakti Peetha The Holy Abodes of Shakti 108 Divya Desams Lord Vishnu Temples Ashtavinayak Temples Jyotirlinga Temples Famous Temples Spiritual Forum Mantras Collection of all Hindu Mantras Hindu Names 108 Names of Gods and Godesses Collection of Aartis Hindu Gods and Goddesses Hindu Gods Collection of Chalisas Vedic Suktas Shanti Mantra Lord Ganpati Stotra Lord Vishnu Mantras Slokas In Sanskrit, English with Meaning, Benefits Lord Shiva Mantras, Slokas Stotrams Vedic Vaani Hinduism Hindu Calendar Hindu Goddesses Hindu Gods Hindu Puja Vidhi Divine Darshan Best Collection of Videos on Hinduism Hindu Festivals Astrology Online Astrology Janam Kundli Software Daily Horoscope Prediction Panchang Tamil Panchangam Explore Hinduism 15 Oldest Hindu Temples of the World Posted on April 20, 2016 by Temple Purohit According to ancient history it is believed that temples did not exist during the vedic period.The earliest temple structure was found in Surkh kotal which is a place in Afghanistan during the year 1951 by a French archaeologist.Eventually the importance of idol worship started to gain importance towards the end of the Vedic period and thus the concept of temples for gods came into light.During the ancient times community temples were made up of clay with thatched roofs made of straws and leaves.
![]() Sometimes in certain remote places and mountainous terrain cave temples existed. It was only later that temples were made out of stones and bricks. In fact the earliest structures that indicate idol worship can be traced back to 4th or the 5th century AD. There was significant growth and rise of the Hindu temples between the 6 th and 16 th century and a great part of it can be contributed to the various dynasties that ruled India during that period. ![]() Oldest Hindu temples of the World Changu Narayan Temple, in Kathmandu The pagoda style temple has several masterpieces of 5th and 12th century Nepalese art. According to legends Changu Narayan temple existed as early as 325 A.D. Licchavi King Hari Datta Verma and it is one of Nepals richest structures historically as well as artistically. In the grounds there is a stone pillar inscription of great importance recording the military exploits of King Man Deva who reigned from 496 A.D. A.D. The first epigraphic evidence of Nepalese history found in the temple premises during the reign of the Licchavi King Mandeva dating back to 464 A.D. Changu had already been established as a sacred site in the 3rd century A.D. It is the earliest inscription known in Nepal. The temple was restored during the lifetime of Ganga Rani, consort of Siva Simha Malla who reigned from 1585 to 1614. Lingaraj Mandir, Bhubaneswar Bhubaneswar the capital of Orissa is a city of temples, several of which are important from an architectural standpoint. The Lingaraj temple the largest of these is about a thousand years old. Bhubaneswar, Konarak and Puri constitute the Golden triangle of Orissa, visited in large numbers by pilgrims and tourists. This 180 feet high grand temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is considered to be the finest example of purely Hindu style of temple architecture. The Lingaraj Temple has a jagamohana, natamandir, bhogamandapa and is surrounded by a massive 7 feet thick wall. The temples spacious courtyard is filled with more than 100 shrines. The sculptures in this temple date back to 1014 AD to the Somavamsis. Inscriptions from the period of the Kalinga King Anangabhima III from the 13th century are also seen in the temple. Prambanan Temple, Indonesia The Prambanan Temple is reputed as the biggest and most beautiful Hindu Temple in Indonesia, and is a group of Hindu temples locally known as Roro Jonggrang. The temple complex has three concentric square Outer square (222 x 390 meters) surrounded by a 1 meter boundary wall. Middle square (110 x 110 meters) surrounded by a 1 meter boundary wall. Center square (34 x 34 meters) surrounded by a 1 meter boundary wall.
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