History of India Snippets
SC directed a Madras High Court-formed committee to identify Agamic temples in Tamil Nadu within 3 months.
Agamas: Ancient post-Vedic Hindu scriptures in Tamil and Sanskrit.
Purpose: Define rules for temple construction, rituals, deity worship, and priest conduct.
Regions: Foundation of many South Indian temple traditions
Key Temple Requirements:
Sthala: Sacred location
Tirtha: Water source
Murti: Deity image
Historical Context: Gained prominence during Pallava and Chola dynasties; still widely followed.
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