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The reason for most of the temples being built amongst mountains is because it is assumed that in olden days, Hindu Gods and Goddesses went to the mountains to meditate, to introspect, to attain ascetic powers and to engage in rigorous disciplined self-mortification. Mountainous areas were usually peaceful and conducive for such noble activities without any worldly disturbances.
Apart from mythological reasons, the construction of temples on top of hills served many other practical functions.

In olden days, people used to move on foot from place to place. The Temples on the hill-top gave them easy visibility to the travelers so that they can rest there, have water and food etc.

Also, in the olden days, the temples were an important place for social activities. The temples on hill-tops will easy visibility to celebrations, poojas etc. being held there.

The hill-top provides peace which is also a must for meditation and worship.
It is interesting to note that Mother Nature forms the backdrop of major pilgrimage sites in India, many of which are located deep in the Himalayan mountains, inside the caves, carved out of sheer cliff faces, near beautiful rivers and lakes or by the ocean-side.
 
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Nathira said:
The reason for most of the temples being built amongst mountains is because it is assumed that in olden days, Hindu Gods and Goddesses went to the mountains to meditate, to introspect, to attain ascetic powers and to engage in rigorous disciplined self-mortification. Mountainous areas were usually peaceful and conducive for such noble activities without any worldly disturbances.
Apart from mythological reasons, the construction of temples on top of hills served many other practical functions.

In olden days, people used to move on foot from place to place. The Temples on the hill-top gave them easy visibility to the travelers so that they can rest there, have water and food etc.

Also, in the olden days, the temples were an important place for social activities. The temples on hill-tops will easy visibility to celebrations, poojas etc. being held there.

The hill-top provides peace which is also a must for meditation and worship.
It is interesting to note that Mother Nature forms the backdrop of major pilgrimage sites in India, many of which are located deep in the Himalayan mountains, inside the caves, carved out of sheer cliff faces, near beautiful rivers and lakes or by the ocean-side.
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Nathira said:
The reason for most of the temples being built amongst mountains is because it is assumed that in olden days, Hindu Gods and Goddesses went to the mountains to meditate, to introspect, to attain ascetic powers and to engage in rigorous disciplined self-mortification. Mountainous areas were usually peaceful and conducive for such noble activities without any worldly disturbances.
Apart from mythological reasons, the construction of temples on top of hills served many other practical functions.

In olden days, people used to move on foot from place to place. The Temples on the hill-top gave them easy visibility to the travelers so that they can rest there, have water and food etc.

Also, in the olden days, the temples were an important place for social activities. The temples on hill-tops will easy visibility to celebrations, poojas etc. being held there.

The hill-top provides peace which is also a must for meditation and worship.
It is interesting to note that Mother Nature forms the backdrop of major pilgrimage sites in India, many of which are located deep in the Himalayan mountains, inside the caves, carved out of sheer cliff faces, near beautiful rivers and lakes or by the ocean-side.
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