Why do we visit Temple?

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

The reproduced below is an article by Mr.Rangaraj regarding a few superior reasons to visit temples which could contribute intrinsic values abundantly.  Those are essentials for the growth of human beings mentally, physically and spiritually as well.  The simple gestures like Pradakshina (circumambulating the deity), Namaskaras (obeisance), consuming the holy Theertha (sacred water after the ritual bath of the idol) and visualizing the Deeparadhana etc.. during our visit to temple makes lot of changes in our lives as I mentioned  earlier.  I am sure, Mr. Rangaraj did a wonderful job to assimilate all those beautiful essence in a few simple words.  Enjoy reading!!

Generally, the temples are located in a place where earth's magnetic wave path densely passes through. It can be iether in the out skirt of the town/village or city or even in middle of the dwelling place, or on a hilltop. The essence of visiting a temple is considered as the most auspicious act, one must  pay twice a day visit on daily basis to the Temples  located nearby places. In simple terms, these temples are located strategic to a place where the positive energy is abundantly available from the magnetic wave distributions of north/south pole thrust.  Because of its location where high magnetic values are available, the Main Idol is placed in the core center, and also because they place a copper plate written with some Vedic scripts, which is buried, beneath the Main Idol's placement known as "Garbhagriha" or Moolasthan (Sanctum Santorum), the copper absorbs the earth’s magnetic waves and radiates to the surroundings. Thus, a person who regularly visit  temple and circumambulates the Main Idol automatically receive the beamed magnetic values absorbed in their body. This is very slow and a regular visit will make them absorb more and more energy, which is scientifically known as positive energy.   In addition, the Sanctum sanctorum is completely enclosed on three sides, thereby the effect of all energies will be very high. The lamp that is lit radiates the heat and light energy. The ringing of the bells and the chanting of prayers gives the sound energy. The fragrance from the flowers, the burning of camphor gives out the chemical energy. The effect of all these energies is activated by the positive energy that comes out of the idol. This is in addition to the north/south pole magnetic energy that is absorbed by the copper plate and utensils that are kept in the Moolasthan known as grabagraham. The water is used for the Pooja is mixed with Cardamom, Benzoine, Holy Basil (Tulsi), Clove, etc. are mixed that is known as "Theertham". This water becomes more energized because it receives the positiveness of all these energies combined. When persons go to the temple for the Deepaaraadhana,  when the doors open up, the positive energy gushes out onto the persons. The water that is sprinkled onto the people passes on the energy to all. That is the reason why the men are not allowed to wear shirts  inside the temple and ladies have to wear more ornaments  while their visit to temple,  it is through these jewels (metal) the positive energy passes through to their body . It is also proved that Theertham is a very good blood purifier, as it is highly energized. Hence it is given as Prasadam to the devotees.

The energy which we have lost in a day’s work can be  regained in this way and one gets being refreshed slightly. The positive energy that is spread out in the entire temple and especially around where the main idol is placed, are simply absorbed in one's body and mind, for those who circumambulate.  In addition to it,  at the temples they offer holy water as theertha in  spoons. This water is the main a source of magneto therapy kind because usually they place the copper water vessel at the Garbhagriha. It also contains the values of cardamom, clove, saffron, etc to add taste and Tulsi (holy Basil) leaves are put into the water to increase its medicinal value! The clove essence protects one from tooth decay, the saffron & Tulsi leave essence protects one from common cold and cough, cardamom and benzoine known as Pachha Karpuram,  acts as a mouth refreshing agents! This way, one's health is also protected, by regularly visiting the Temples . The entire thing just become more energized locally, that the visit and consuming the holy water and the other offerings are worth for the visitor's health and longevity.

Apart from the above facts, each and every round taken in the temple is just simply burning fats in human body and in those days people regularly visited temples and never used to get sugar complaints/diabetic! In addition to it the Vedic chanting helps visitors some refreshing feeling in body and mind thus achieving mental peace, which is the ultimate aim of every soul. And in those days, it was quite rare; you'll see persons with Sugar level high in their blood. In fact, the regular round trip to the temple itself protects one from increasing sugar levels and health risks. 

Jai Sriman Narayana !!