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institutions, in some of which both congregants and outsiders associated it with the elimination of the prayers for the restoration of the
Jerusalem Temple, though this was not the original meaning—traditional synagogues named themselves "temple" over a century before the advent of Reform, and many
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Greco-Roman temples were built facing eastward, utilizing the rising sun in morning rituals. The location each temple was built also depended on many factors such as environment, myth, function, and divine experience. Most were built on sites associated with myths or a place a god had been believed
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with temples or shrines on top of the massive structure. They are more akin to the ziggurats of
Mesopotamia than to Egyptian ones. A single or several flight(s) of steep steps from the base lead to the temple that stood on the plateau on top of the pyramid. The stone temple might be a square or a
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Greek and Roman temples were originally built out of wood and mud bricks, but as the empires expanded, the temples grew to monumental size, made out of materials such as stone and marble on raised platforms. While the color has long since faded, The columns would have been painted in white, blue,
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to have performed a feat, or founded a town or city. Many Roman temples had close associations with important events in Roman history, such as military victories. Temples in cities were often dedicated to the founding deity of the city, but also served as civic and social centers. The
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in the temple linked the human and divine realms and allowed humans to interact with the god through ritual. These rituals, it was believed, sustained the god and allowed it to continue to play its proper role in nature. They were, therefore, a key part of the maintenance of
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maintain and operate the temple. The degree to which the whole population of believers can access the building varies significantly; often parts, or even the whole main building, can only be accessed by the clergy. Temples typically have a main building and a larger
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of a deity is housed in a simple bare cell. Around this chamber there are often other structures and buildings, in the largest cases covering several acres. On the exterior, the garbhagriha is crowned by a tower-like
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distinguishes between the temple being the physical building for religious activity, and the church being both the physical building for religious activity and also the congregation of religious followers.
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triangles. The roofs were tiled and had sculptures of mythical animals or deities on the tops or corners. Greek temples also had several standard floor plans with very distinct column placement.
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rounded structure with a door opening leading to a cella or inner sanctum. The plateau on top of the pyramid in front of the temple is where the ritualistic sacrifice took place.
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stacked roof construction. Chinese temples are known for their vivid colour and rich decorations. Their roofs are often decorated with mythical beasts, such as
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or Hindu god's image. Hindu temples are large and magnificent with a rich history. There is evidence of the use of sacred ground as far back as the
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ideals based on short role play narratives concerning the construction of King
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red, and black. Above the columns would have been a sculpted or painted depiction of a myth or battle, with freestanding sculptures in the
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period). In addition, many of these
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2960:Dunand and Zivie-Coche 2005, pp. 89–91
2474:Temples of Sheikh, ancient temples in
2113:was partially complete at the time of
1611:came into use to describe Jewish (and
1171:
1038:
3338:
3060:Mexico: From the Olmecs to the Aztecs
3000:
2998:
2996:
2583:, the temple of the ethnic group the
2519:is one of the most famous temples of
1334:
990:temples were meant as places for the
507:), or following the migration of the
3175:
3107:
2854:
2714:National Temple of Divine Providence
2216:Other Latter Day Saint denominations
1736:
1651:, but especially non-Orthodox ones.
491:), Hindu temples have been built in
479:Outside of the Indian subcontinent (
199:(whose temples are sometimes called
191:(whose temples are sometimes called
3432:
3176:Hill, Victoria (January 23, 2023).
3096:100-годишнина на синагогата в София
2626:temples and monasteries are called
2463:decorated with abstract, enigmatic
1485:located on top of Kukulcan pyramid.
1221:In the Zoroastrian religion, fire (
961:
626:
404:or womb-chamber, where the primary
13:
3594:Religious buildings and structures
3520:
3398:. January 11, 2005. Archived from
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2382:
2320:. However, as of April 2014, the
1295:since the ancient era of imperial
1232:
493:various countries around the world
14:
3605:
3541:
3467:Carlisle, Nate (April 17, 2014).
1867:Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Sofia
1556:, which translates literally as '
1389:architecture follows the typical
926:The temple-building tradition of
159:. Among religions still active:
3584:Types of monuments and memorials
3528:Le symbolisme du temple chrétien
3243:newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org
3232:(Additionally, the church has 1
2739:Latin Dictionary and Grammar Aid
2101:, in a "house of the Lord". The
2000:
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954:, having the form of a terraced
713:), and shrines or prayer halls (
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3205:Taylor, Scott (July 28, 2024).
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3101:
3089:
3076:
3051:
3045:Vihāra Jakarta Dhammacakka Jaya
3033:
2981:
2972:
2963:
2954:
2652:being the shortened version of
2291:Church of the Latter Day Saints
2251:In 1990 or earlier a temple in
1871:Cathedral of Christ the Saviour
1845:) is far more common. The term
1751:Cathedral of Christ the Saviour
1625:, and the original Hebrew term
863:
830:. Some famous Jain temples are
778:
763:is another well-known example.
499:(e.g. ancient stone temples of
3422:"FLDS temple appears complete"
3110:"Iglesia y templo: diferencia"
2945:
2915:
2889:
2865:University of California Press
2848:
2823:
2799:
2771:
2754:
2730:
2523:religion, which is located at
2191:(not yet under construction).
1888:
1667:Example of such temple is the
1225:), together with clean water (
709:), places to venerate relics (
1:
3310:. Updated June 2006. Page 23.
3158:. Achoiceland.com. 2010-10-01
2724:
2699:List of temples of Tamil Nadu
2327:A pyramid-shaped temple near
1596:
1535:Jewish synagogues and temples
1112:European polytheistic temples
527:and Singapore, Mauritius and
3502:. 2018-04-13. Archived from
3283:"Frequently Asked Questions"
3098:, dnes.bg, September 6, 2009
2507:Wolmyeongdong Natural Temple
2491:In the Star Wars films, the
2300:In 2005 construction on the
2185:scheduled for groundbreaking
2105:was the first temple of the
1194:temple may also be called a
1118:List of modern pagan temples
1016:
996:
215:(which are sometimes called
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3553:Online Etymology Dictionary
3320:Johnson, Melvin C. (2006).
3005:Denova, Rebecca I. (2018).
2662:
2654:
2647:
2628:
2549:Shrines of the traditional
2289:, dedicated in 1836 by the
2230:Church of Christ (Wightite)
2050:Temple of Mercy and Charity
1913:Western Christian tradition
1821:
1805:
1615:) places of worship during
1552:
1507:Mesoamerican creation myths
1239:Chinese temple architecture
10:
3610:
2855:Babb, Lawrence, A (1996).
2778:Kramrisch, Stella (1946).
2142:
2066:Temple (Latter Day Saints)
2063:
1854:
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1338:
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511:, to Western Europe (esp.
394:The basic elements of the
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183:(whose temples are called
175:(whose temples are called
163:(whose temples are called
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3011:. John Wiley & Sons.
3008:Greek and Roman religions
2640:
2421:
2261:Apostolic United Brethren
2244:. about three miles from
2199:. They are distinct from
2107:Latter-day Saint movement
2060:Latter Day Saint movement
1811:
1647:is often synonymous with
523:), as well as Australia,
474:Indus Valley civilization
153:Ancient Egyptian religion
79:in the world, located in
2546:or 'Houses of Worship').
2412:Freemasons' Hall, London
2193:Latter-day Saint temples
2177:scheduled for dedication
1898:Basilique du Sacré-Coeur
1391:Indonesian architectural
814:A Jain temple, called a
611:Dakshineswar Kali Temple
223:(which are often called
2990:Retrieved June 19, 2012
2923:"Gurdwara Requirements"
2391:A typical Masonic Lodge
2266:On April 17, 1994, the
2209:weekly worship services
2160:in Salt Lake City, Utah
1987:Basilique du Sacré-Cœur
1863:Saint Basil's Cathedral
1775:Eastern Orthodox Church
509:Indian Hindus' diaspora
495:. Either following the
209:Baha'i House of Worship
25:Temple (disambiguation)
3548:Definition of 'temple'
3428:(AP). 31 January 2006.
2689:Dravidian architecture
2551:Chinese Ethnic Shenism
2488:; built around 700 BCE
2451:, located in southern
2442:
2400:fraternal organization
2392:
2379:
2353:Rosicrucian Fellowship
2272:Independence, Missouri
2161:
2078:
2009:Gustav Vasa church in
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1904:
1785:. The use of the word
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1571:is the site where the
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3474:The Salt Lake Tribune
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3041:"Replika Candi Pawon"
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2340:Esoteric Christianity
2238:death of Joseph Smith
2197:special of ordinances
2171:(188 operating and 7
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1742:Orthodox Christianity
1683:and third-largest in
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1401:period, incorporated
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1289:Chinese folk religion
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1186:The Yazd Atash Behram
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387:of the south and the
311:List of Hindu temples
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32:The House of the Lord
3395:The Eldorado Success
3234:historic site temple
3058:Koontz, Rex (2013).
2606:are normally called
1875:Temple of Saint Sava
1771:Eastern Christianity
1464:Mesoamerican temples
1393:traditions based on
1301:Chinese architecture
908:Mesopotamian temples
840:Ranakpur Jain temple
800:Ranakpur Jain temple
791:List of Jain temples
775:Buddhism prevailed.
613:, a Hindu temple in
590:, a Hindu temple in
575:, Uttarakhand, India
281:The word comes from
75:temple, the largest
3589:Sacral architecture
2927:worldgurudwaras.com
2575:Temple of Confucius
2331:, was built by the
2276:Community of Christ
2268:Independence Temple
2145:Temple (LDS Church)
1773:; particularly the
1681:Southeastern Europe
1575:of Solomon and the
1423:Indonesian Buddhist
1172:Zoroastrian temples
1063:Acropolis of Athens
1039:Greco-Roman temples
826:, the followers of
233:Temple of Confucius
3306:2013-01-27 at the
3108:Baldayac, Rafael.
3082:Michael A. Meyer,
2969:Assmann 2001, p. 4
2811:www.britannica.com
2674:Candi of Indonesia
2544:Mashriqu'l-Adhkárs
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2349:Esoteric Christian
2274:, was open by the
2181:under construction
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2129:The Book of Mormon
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3265:"List of Temples"
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2933:on 4 October 2013
2791:978-81-208-0223-0
2766:978-81-7823-542-4
2704:Mandi (Mandaeism)
2314:Schleicher County
2280:Prophet-President
2259:was built by the
2169:dedicated temples
2123:succession crisis
2083:Latter Day Saints
2077:in Kirtland, Ohio
1737:Christian temples
1453:(small) temples.
1323:, and also where
1022:Egyptian religion
894:Guru Granth Sahib
588:Akshardham Temple
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2283:Wallace B. Smith
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2121:stemming from a
2097:the practice of
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1795:Slavic languages
1791:Russian language
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1156:Germanic peoples
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1028:Ancient Egyptian
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962:Egyptian temples
836:Palitana temples
820:place of worship
753:Mahabodhi Temple
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1273:Chinese culture
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968:Egyptian temple
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