Silver is considered as one of the most elastic
and prized metal on earth.
One must have heard of the silver metal necklaces,
earrings, bangles and rings, etc, but now temples
made up of silver metal are somewhat unique and
an absolute beauty to see.
Silver temples have been in existence from the
ancient times, but their origins have come to
light recently.
These temples are often associated with youthfulness
and energy and have become a hot tourist destination.
Kinkakuji is one of the famous temples located
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There's also a bit of mythology behind Somnath temple.
This unique temple was constructed by Moon god in gold.
It is said that the original temple of Somnath was
built by the Moon God and was made of gold but when
it was demolished; it was reconstructed in silver metal
by ravana.
Infact, silver is one of the ideal
and wonderful resources for building and shaping
up stunning and beautiful temples.
As silver is one of the flexible and non-breakable
metals, appropriate attention is given to the
fine details, so as to bring a lot of diversity
in delicate buildup of a silver temple.
Silver temples are also popular items in majority
of the households.
Commercially, they come in varied sizes and prices
and are prepared on customer's preferences. Silver
temples are decorated very scrupulously.
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Elaborate designs are imprinted or engraved on the
walls of the temples so that the temple signifies the
coming of happiness and fortunes in the house and family.
Silver temples can be festooned with different embellishments
and that includes a silver bell, matka, silver coin
and tiny box or plate to place roli & chawal to
put tilak. One of the main advantages of silver temple
is that it can be given as a personalized gift on special
occasions.
Ethnic Art & Crafts is one organization founded
in 2004 from where silver temples can be purchased.
It draws its theme from the majestic tradition of India.
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