Build temples as per Vastu, as they have ‘prana’ (life force) : Abhijit Sadhale, Conservation Architect

Vaishvik Hindu Rashtra Mahotsav (2024) : Good Governance of Temples

Abhijit Sadhale, Conservation Architect, South Goa

Ramnath Devasthan, Goa – The temple is a center of worship and social celebration, as well as a center of spiritual and self-improvement. Temple architecture is a part of human life. Every temple is an abode of God. That is why it has prana (life force). Thus the architecture of a temple is not just a design, but the living form of the temple. It is with this in mind that temples should be built as per Vastu asserted Conservation Architect Abhijit Sadhale. He was speaking on the topic of temple management from the perspective of Dharmashastra.

Abhijit Sadhale said, “Nowadays many temples are built only for beauty. They are built without studying vastu shastra. Hindu temples are composed of a combination of folk and architectural traditions. There is a deep science underlying the sanctum sanctorum, sabha mandapam and shikhar in the temple. At present a large amount of lighting is planned inside the temple. God cannot be seen by external light. Hence, in ancient temples as you enter the temple, it gradually becomes dark and the sanctum sanctorum is completely dark. Therefore, this method of entering the temple should be followed. Our temple culture has been handed down to us by tradition for thousands of years. Therefore, it is our duty to preserve it and hand it over to future generations as is.