| The temple of Devi Jogadanta in Khajurāho, India, exemplifies the symbolic character of Hindu temple architecture. The symmetrical layout of the structure is a microcosm of the universe, with its four quarters and celestial roof. Similarly, the towering spire resembles a mountain and recalls the axis mundi, or cosmic pillar, which in archaic religious thought represents the center of the universe. The passage of the worshiper toward the image of the deity at the heart of the building symbolizes a spiritual journey toward moksha, or release from the cycle of death and rebirth. |
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