Temple Astronomy 2 As we have seen, a temple is a place for a devotee to meet and pray to the representation of the Lord. It gives a sense of a direct connection with the lord to seek his blessings. Though this can be done anywhere also, a temple provides just the right environment for a perfect connection with the lord. As the aim is to build an environment which can harmonise the natural forces, along with the cosmos, which supposedly affects the individuals on earth. The idea is that the temple is in tune with the cosmic rhythm to create a perfect environment for a devotee to connect with his lord.