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QWhat is the significance of circles and squares in the structure of a Hindu temple?

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  • A They represent different deities. ✔ ✖
  • B They symbolize the elements of the Hindu cosmos. ✔ ✖
  • C They reflect the effect of conflicts between Hinduism and Islam. ✔ ✖
  • D They are related to the geography of the place. ✔ ✖
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The symbolism and structure of a Hindu temple are rooted in Vedic traditions, deploying circles and squares. These shapes represent the elements of the Hindu cosmos and symbolize recursion and the representation of the equivalence of the macrocosm and the microcosm by astronomical numbers.

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