History: Temple worship and idol worship in South IndiaMost belief systems in South India date back to the beginning of the Common Era. Belief: Temple worship and idol worshipWe saw the historical evolution of temple worship. Talking to a believer in the believer’s own language need not mean that one should be accepting of his belief system. The language and the discussion should recognize how a believer understands his rituals, beliefs, and traditions. A constructive dialogue would only be possible when such a language evolves, which respects the experiential component of a belief and the internal reality of the believer.

Source: Indian Express January 26, 2020 18:55 UTC