Idols are not the fantasies of sculptors but are shining channels through which the heart of the devotee is attracted to God and love flows towards Him. Though apparently the image is worshipped, the devotee feels the presence of the Lord in it and pours out his devotion into it.
The idol is a substitute or symbol. The image in a temple, though it may be made of stone, wood or metal or even m... [ More ] [ Articles on Idols and Puja Items ]