Know The Science Behind The Flagpole Installed In Temples
Have you ever wondered what is that metal pole inside or in front of the temple, which the devotees bow down to?
The poles (Dhwajastambh) can easily be seen in the temples of South India, which adorn the Dravidian Style of Architecture.
Sometimes devotees bow their heads or touch the pole to seek blessings without knowing the science behind it.
The poles, usually made of copper, gold, or brass, act as containers of energy. And you should know that brass is a good conductor of sound, and gold has a greater receptivity to energy.
When priests chant mantras inside the sanctum sanctorum, energy is generated by the vibration of the sound.
The wall inside the temple allows the energy to flow around and transfer to the gopuram.
The gopuram (a gateway, usually ornamented with an odd number of kalasha at the top) then transfers this energy to the pillar.
Devotees touching it or passing through the area between the Lord and the pole receive the energy.
You can try to find out more about the mechanics behind the designs of the Indian temples on your next visit.