South India Temples

Temples are found every where in India from large monumental structures to small stonebuildings, eachhaving a certain significance and greatly influencing the lives of the people who regard the temple as a place where they could be close to god. Hinduism is the religion followed by the Hindus. The Hindu philosophy has a very strong influence on the people governing various aspects of their lives including their spiritual life. The Hindu temples apart from being religious also play the role of a social, cultural and economic center influencing the lives of the people both in the cities and villages.