A Hindu temple is a living image or symbol of the infinite creative principle, and is not just a structure. The temple, having a distinctive form, further symbolises the human aspiration. It serves
as a constant reminder to the devotee (Saadhak), the real purpose of life, which is the eternal search for truth. This is represented by the extension of a temple in the vertical direction towards
God, the highest Supreme Principle.This highest aspiration is conveyed so beautifully and artis-tically by the vertical extension of the up-rising superstructure called the Gohpuram.