How did a temple communicate the importance of a king?

1. In those time temples were beautifully constructed because they were places of worship. So construction of a temple emphasized the king’s moral right to rule.

2. They communicate the importance of a king as they were meant to demonstrate the power, wealth and devotion of the patron.

3. The largest temples were all constructed by kings.

4. Temples help the king to create a god like image as the king took the god’s name because it was auspicious. Constructing places of worship provided rulers with a chance to proclaim their close relationship with god.

5. For example Rajarajeshvara temple. It was built by King Rajarajeshvara. It shows that the names of the ruler and the gods are very similar.

6. It also gives a chance to the king to proclaim their close relationships with god.

7. The temple was a miniature model of the world ruled by the king and his allies.

8. They worshiped their deities together in the royal temples; it seemed as if they brought the just rule of the gods on earth.