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Alberta Images of India

Hindu Society of CalgaryThe Hindu Society of Calgary temple and the ISKCON Edmonton temple are examples of architecture from India.

Both of these building have pilasters, which are the upright square support beams common in buildings from India. These upright beams are attached to the outside of the building and act to support the roof.The temples are square, to represent eternity.

ISKCON Hindu templeThe Hindu Society of Calgary building also hastwo tower constructionson the roof. These structures are built over the rooms where the image of a deity (a god or goddess) is placed in a shrine.

 

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