The Hindu Temple v2.c11.s1.3

v2.c11.s1.3

While approaching (abhigamana) the innermost sanctuary and passing through the halls in front of it, the Bhakta is within the sacred architecture; together with the images he is enclosed in a dim, soothing atmosphere caressing the eye after the fierce light of the day outside. The atmosphere of the Maṇḍapa is charged not only with the scent of flowers, burning oil lamps, and the incense coming from the sanctuary, but is tense with the impact of the pillars and carvings.