Golden Temples
Mar 2025 · Publifye AS
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Golden Temples explores humanity's enduring fascination with adorning sacred structures with gold, examining the architecture, spiritual significance, and cultural context of these magnificent sites. These temples, such as the Harmandir Sahib, the Shwedagon Pagoda, and Kinkaku-ji, are not merely displays of wealth but physical manifestations of spiritual ideals, serving as focal points for religious communities and inspiring reverence. The book uniquely combines architectural analysis with religious and cultural studies, going beyond aesthetics to uncover deeper meanings.
Beginning with the historical context of golden temples, the book traces their origins and explores the symbolic meaning of gold across different belief systems. It then delves into the theological underpinnings of these structures, analyzing the deities or religious leaders they honor. Finally, Golden Temples examines the social and cultural impact of these sites, highlighting their role as pilgrimage destinations and centers of community life. The book draws from architectural surveys, religious texts, and historical records to present its findings in a clear and engaging manner.
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