# The temple of the Lord > [!summary] > *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 Vaikuṇṭha, the spiritual world. It serves as a preaching center where people can learn about devotional service, take prasādam, and associate with devotees. The Gosvāmīs of Vṛndāvana 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 Kṛṣṇa ![[bg/11/55]] ## The Purpose of Temples ![[sb/3/1/23]] ![[sb/3/4/30]] ## Related Articles - [[wiki/articles/the-importance-of-deity-worship|The importance of Deity worship]] — Worship in temples - [[wiki/articles/the-glories-of-tulasi|The glories of tulasī]] — Essential in worship - [[wiki/articles/the-importance-of-prasādam|The importance of prasādam]] — Temple offerings - [[wiki/articles/surrender-to-the-lord|Surrender to the Lord]] — Approaching Kṛṣṇa ## 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