Significance of mathematics and geometry-formation of temples in India: The golden era of evolution

Santoshi Misra * and Sirisha David

St. Ann’s College for Women, Mehdipatnam, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
 
Review
International Journal of Engineering Research Updates, 2021, 01(01), 050–055.
Article DOI: 10.53430/ijeru.2021.1.1.0056
Publication history: 
Received on 10 March 2021; revised on 12 April 2021; accepted on 15 April 2021
 
Abstract: 
Temples are a rich source of powerhouse filled with magnificent effects of acquiring peace and divine knowledge in understanding the oneness of creation and the creator. The entire cosmos reflects in knowing the supreme intelligence of the creator residing in the thoughtful minds of the humankind. Temples in India have always been an epitome of our enriching culture, heritage and ancient history carved beautifully on the walls and ceilings in imparting the principles of glorifying life led during the past which needs to be carried to the future generations. Mathematics has always been at the forefront going hand in hand with temple architecture giving it perfect shape and geometry for the holistic development of society. The present article is an attempt to focus on the geometry involved in the construction of ancient temples which served the purpose of providing the techniques and methods in knowing the divine power spread infinitely among the cosmos. Modernization of humankind globally has been evolving massively in terms of technology, comfort and wealth but is subjected to mental stress, trauma, and depressive life. Keeping in tune with nature and cosmos helps in becoming one with the supreme power. Modern temples being constructed today with archeology need to look at the mastery of mathematics and art with which the ancient temples were built.
 
Keywords: 
Mathematics; Geometry; Indian Temples; History; Architecture
 
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