The temples right from the oldest ones found, depict stories from the epics or puranas and other mythology, whereas some also depict the social structure and activities of the era in which they had been constructed

The clarification comes at a time when social media is abuzz with devotees objecting to such moves that amount to undue government interference in Hindu temple affairs

The main shrine of the five-storied building, supported by 72 pillars. Archaeological findings suggest it to be 2,000 - 2,200 years old.

A great poet of the time claimed in his lyrics that its walls were made out of solid gold. It is also known as the world’s richest Hindu temple with assets worth over $22 billion dollars in gold and gems!