# The temple of the Lord *The temple is the sacred place where the Supreme Lord accepts worship through His Deity form. A temple is not an ordinary building but is considered equal to Vaikuntha, the spiritual world. It serves as a preaching center where people can learn about devotional service, take prasadam, and associate with devotees. The Goswamis of Vrindavana established many important temples. Building, maintaining, and serving in temples are all forms of devotional service that please the Lord and help purify both the devotees and the visitors who come seeking spiritual guidance.* ## The Temple Is a Sacred Transcendental Place ![[sb/7/14/27-28]] ![[sb/7/14/29]] ## Temples Serve as Preaching Centers ![[sb/7/13/8]] ![[bg/12/10]] ## Charity at Temples Is in Goodness ![[bg/17/20]] ## Worship at Temples ![[bg/17/11]] ![[bg/11/54]] ## Service to Temples Pleases Krishna ![[bg/11/55]] ## The Purpose of Temples ![[sb/3/1/23]] ![[sb/3/4/30]] ## From the Index - [[index/entries/temple|Temple(s)]] — Sacred places of worship - [[index/entries/deity-worship|Deity Worship]] — Worship in temples - [[index/entries/jagannatha-temple|Jagannatha Temple]] — Famous pilgrimage place