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scriptures embody thousands of references enjoining mankind to visit temples for
a multiplicity of reasons. The sight of the deities in their enchanting forms
and postures, installed in ancient or modern shrines certainty has such a
chastening influence, that even the atheist or iconoclast can turn the search
light inwards to find out, where he and his black nature stand provided he
frequents them, that in fact invariably makes him conscious of the right course
of action to be pursued. Further. their sculptural grandeur and architectural
excellence touch at his aesthetic sense and bring in a change too. In some
cases. Listening to hymns, chants and the like makes him oblivious of his base
impulses for a while atleast. In many cases as a matter of fact. Meeting of
persons of varied cultures promotes mutual understanding etc. Hence the advocacy
of pilgrimage by every religion. (Vide-Yatra And Its Paramartha for a
comprehensive picture).
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