“Book Descriptions: What is the importance of a Hindu temple? Why were temples built? How did the architecture develop over the years? A Hindu temple conceptualises the whole universe in stone. It is a repository of human aspirations. A Hindu temple is built to teach a non-believer to see and a devotee to experience. Each element of the Hindu temple is loaded with symbolism and deep spiritual meaning. A Hindu temple is the physical manifestation of a complex spiritual philosophy. This book aims to explain the concepts as well as the thought behind Hindu temples. This book will help the reader to both understand and experience the structural beauty as well the thought behind the structure.” DRIVE