Temple and its role on

the society – then &

now
by

S.Jayachandran
Temple – by then & now
๏ Centre for tribal & folk belief systems
๏ Royal architecture and colony
๏ Fort – military base, secrets
๏ Feudalism
๏ Center for learning – university
๏ Corporate organization
๏ Reflection of people life, belief system and
cult in the given time
Temple – by then & now
๏ Local jury under a given jurisdiction
๏ Financial administrator – loans, granary,
bank, treasury,
๏ Local land/property registration office
Temple – by now
๏ The model of public administration has
changed hence forth no social
administrative responsibilities
๏ Center for worship and belief system