Key parts of Places of Worship

• What are the key parts of the Mandir?

  • Faces the rising sun
  • Steps leading up to it to show the journey towards God
  • Worshippers ring a bell when entering pray to announce the presence of God
• What are the key parts of the Synagogue?

  • Geometric patterns, Hebrew calligraphy, Star of David
  • A cabinet that contains the scrolls of the Torah called the ark
  • Men and women sit separately
• What are the key parts of the Church?

  • Images and statues of Jesus, Mary and the Saints
  • Altar, lectern and pulpit
  • Priests, Bishops or deacons lead the prayers
• What are the key parts of the Vihara?

  • a stupa
  • singing bowl
  • meditation during pray
• What are the key parts of the Mosque?

  • Calligraphy decoration
  • A minaret and a large dome
  • the Mihrab