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Rituals and Ceremonies: The Role of Art in Indian Religious Practices
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In Hindu temples, what is the purpose of the 'garbhagriha'?
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It is the main shrine where the deity is housed.
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The 'garbhagriha' is the innermost sanctum of a Hindu temple, where the main deity is enshrined. It is usually a small, dark chamber, and only priests are allowed to enter.