Table of Contents

Reader would find following topics and more in the book "Hindu Temple Management"

Preface  (v)

1.  Introduction  1

Objectives  2

Difference between Temple Management and Business Management  4

Temple Management and Managing a Property  5

2.  Temples Architecture  9

Ancient Codes of Temple Creation  11

Antiquity of Temples  12

Temple Structure  14

Structural Parts of Temples  16

Other Parts of Temple  23

Styles of Temple Architecture  30

Temple Design and Vastu-Shastra (Architecture)  36

Function of Temples  37

3.  Temple Functions and Activities  41

Administration  42

Vision Document  43

Setting up Long Term Objectives  45

Making Annual Plans  45

Human Resource Recruitment and Training  52

Code of Conduct for Temple Officials and Trustees  56

Knowledge Upgrade, Sanskrutik Way  62

Priests and Priesthood  63

New Generation Priests and Temple Managers   65

Purchase, Sales and Inventory  67

Book-Keeping  68

Stationery, Web-Site and other Tools of Communication  69

Computer Software, Accounting Packages, ERP Solutions and ISO  71

Membership of Other Hindu Organizations  74

Vigilance  74

Political Scenario  78

Security and Safety  80

What is the Best use of Extra Funds Generated by Temples?  87

Technology  88

Environmental Considerations  89

Signboards  90

Media and PR and Feedback from Community  91

Interfaith Protocols  93

Curtsies Hindus and Hindu Temples Should Extend to Christians  93

Curtsies Hindus and Hindu Temples Should Extend to Muslims  94

4.  Maintenance and Temple Upkeep  97

House Keeping or Cleanliness Management  97

Electro-Mechanical Maintenance  100

Architectural/Civil Contractor Maintenance  101

Community and Temple both Engaging Each Other  101

Temple-Community Engagement Demonstrated by the City of Kaashi  105

Temple Engages Community  107

Interfaith Dialogues and Meetings  112

Tolerate or Respect? Other Religions  113

Community Engages Temple  114

5.  Managing Puja Rituals  117

Benchmark Ideal Puja Ritual and Ways of Managing  118

6.  Laws and Bylaws of the State  127

Conclusion  131

  Endnotes as Q and A  133

  Bibliography  149

  Index  155