The book talks about painting, sculpture, dance, vocal and instrumental music, as well as literature and verbal creativity that have developed over centuries within the framework of religious culture. We are talking about the relationship and mutual influence of all types of art, their origins and how they ended up in the temple. A separate chapter is devoted to the temple as an educational institution and the important role that sacred texts, libraries and poetry competitions played in South Indian temples. In addition, the book examines issues related to the ancient teachings of races, the iconographic canons of Hindu deities, erotic motifs and symbolism related to the cult of fertility. Close attention is also paid to the topic of preserving cultural heritage, the purpose and spiritual component of Indian art. The publishing layout of the book is saved in PDF A4 format.