RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday saidtemples used to be at the centre of social life in the past and united society.
Addressing the golden jubilee celebrations of a ram temple in the city, he said temples should be developed with the same sentiment even today.
"Religion (Dharma)does notmean worship, but it is a medium to unite and bring society together. Religion should reach the common man in a simple way," he said.
"In ancient times, temple used to be at the centre of social life. It used to have school, gymnasium and even a marketplace (attached to it) which provided employment opportunities," Bhagwat said.
"Temple used to be the centre of all aspects of social life, and (even today), a temple should be developed with the same sentiment," he remarked.
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