Sreekovil
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The Sreekovil, also known as the Sanctum sanctorum, is the building in which the idol
of the deity in a Hindu temple
is installed.
The area around the Sreekovil is referred as to the Chuttapalam, which generally includes other deities and the main boundary wall of the temple. Typically there is a Pradikshna area in the Sreekovil and one outside, where devotees can take 1, 3 or Pradikshnas.
Murti
In Hinduism, a murti , or murthi, or vigraha or pratima typically refers to an image which expresses a Divine Spirit . Meaning literally "embodiment", a murti is a representation of a divinity, made usually of stone, wood, or metal, which serves as a means through which a divinity may be worshiped...
of the deity in a Hindu temple
Hindu temple
A Mandir, Devalayam, Devasthanam, or a Hindu temple is a place of worship for followers of Hinduism...
is installed.
The area around the Sreekovil is referred as to the Chuttapalam, which generally includes other deities and the main boundary wall of the temple. Typically there is a Pradikshna area in the Sreekovil and one outside, where devotees can take 1, 3 or Pradikshnas.