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The Hindus use the mandir [or temple] for worship. They need [or maybe we all need] a place where we can have peace, a deity to concentrate on, a place to sit in, and a person to holy mantras to have a peace full worship. Having this in mind, our ancestors have created a holy building called the temple.
Mandirs are used for praying to gods such as Ganesh. many people come to pray to the gods.
A mandir/temple is is a place of worship for followers of Hinduism. A picture of most temples is the presence of murtis (images) of the Hindu deity to whom the temple is dedicated.
Worshipers in major temples typically bring in symbolic offerings for the prayer or 'puja'. This includes fruits, flowers, sweets and other symbols of the bounty of the natural world. These offerings are presented to the feet of the God-form. They may also recite sacred Sanskrit verses called 'mantras', follow the instructions of the priest called the 'pujari' or meditate.
Muslims don't. A mandir is a Hindu temple. Muslims worship in a mosque.
Mandir means Temple. A place of worship, where Hindu's pay respect to their gods.
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When was the first mandir opened?
Well, small mandirs are always open. Bigger mandirs are open at special times. It matters what temple you are talking about.
How many Sai Mandirs are there in US?
65
What are the sacred buildings for Hinduism?
Temples / mandirs
Where are mandirs found?
You can find them in most countries.
Do the Hindus have a sacred building?
Hindu temples are called 'Mandirs.'
Where do hinduisms go to worship their god?
mandirs known as temples
Shri swaminarayan mandir when was it built?
There are many swaminarayan mandirs
Who goes to a mandir?
Mandir is a temple, place of worship for Hindus - the followers of Hinduism. Hence, Hindus go to Mandirs. However, those who believe in Hinduism, no matter what religion they belong to also visit Mandirs.
What do Mandirs look like?
A Mandir (temple) is a religious hall where Hindus assemble to pray to their God. It is not much different from a Church or any other holy shrine. Most Mandirs contains statues representing their respective Gods. Some Mandirs/Temples have seating accommodations like benches and chairs while others have mats for seating on the floor. Old temples have statues / carvings on the wall inside and outside as well. A Gopuram or Gopura, is a monumental tower, usually ornate, at the entrance of the Mandirs/Temples, especially in Southern India.
Are mandirs used for weddings and funeruls?
Mangirs are definitely used for weddings but not funerals.
Do mandirs go to temples?
Mandir is a Hindi word for a Temple where Hindus go for worship
How many mandirs are in the UK?
There are approximately 150 Hindu temples (mandirs) in the UK. The exact number may vary as new temples are established and others may close or relocate. It is always advisable to check for the most up-to-date information from official sources or directly from the temples themselves.
