Mystery of temple roof
You must have seen temples. A special type of design is made on the roofs of temples. This shape becomes pointed upwards. The question is why the roofs of temples are made this way. Is there any science behind this-
Types of roofs of temples-
According to experts, there are two types of temple construction styles in India: North India (Nagar style) and South India (Dravidian style). In North India, the roof is called Shikhar in the language of temple architecture and in South India it is called Vimana. In South India, only the stone placed on the top is called Shikhar, whereas in North India, the Kalash is placed at the top. Apart from this, there are some other temple construction styles similar to these.
The secret of making the roof of the temple like a pyramid-
Talking from religious point of view, the universe was in the form of a point, hence the peak of the temple is in the form of a point which works to accumulate positive energy from the universe. Science also accepts that by building such a pyramid which is hollow from inside, a store of positive energy gets accumulated in that empty space.
If a person comes below this energy center then he also receives positive energy. According to architecture, it is not necessary that there should be a statue of God in front, but if there is a statue of your presiding deity then the effect of positive energy mentally increases manifold.
The second main reason is that due to this type of shape, the sun’s rays are not able to affect it and the inside and the lower part of the triangle remain cool despite the high temperature outside. Because temples in India were built for the rest of the travelers, this type of architecture was also used to relieve the travelers’ fatigue quickly.
Due to the peak of the temple, it can be recognized from a distance as the idol of the Lord is installed below. Due to this type of shape, no person can stand on the statue. Temples are constructed with complete scientific method. The architecture of the temple is such that purity, peace and divinity are maintained there. The roof of the temple is made keeping in mind the sound principle, which is called dome.
The idol is placed just below the center point of the shikhara. Due to the dome, the notes of mantras and other sounds chanted in the temple resonate and affect the people present there. Since the center of the dome and the idol is the same, energy keeps flowing continuously in the idol. When we touch that idol and rest our head before it, that energy enters inside us also. This energy brings strength, enthusiasm and happiness.
This is the true eternal art of temple roof construction.
Jai Satya Sanatan Dharma
