The elements of the Hindu cosmos that are presented symbolically in Hindu temples are dharma, artha, kama, moksha, and karma.

The Mata Bhavani Stepwell is an example of stepwell temple compounds in India. In arid western parts of India, such as Rajasthan and Gujarat, Hindu communities built large walk-in wells that served as the only source of water in dry months but also served as social meeting places and carried religious significance. These stepwells were part of a temple complex and had intricate art reliefs on the walls, with numerous murtis and images of Hindu deities, water spirits, and erotic symbolism. The stepwells were named after Hindu deities; for example, Mata Bhavani's Stepwell, Ankol Mata Vav, Sikotari Vav, and others. Therefore, the correct answer is option D.

The Swaminarayanan Akshardham in Robbinsville, New Jersey between the New York and Philadelphia metropolitan areas, was inaugurated in 2014 as one of the world's largest Hindu temples.

In most large Indian temples, only the pujaris (priests) are allowed to enter into the main sanctum.

Rani ki vav is an example of stepwell temple compounds in India and has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage site. These stepwells were large walk-in wells built in arid western parts of India by Hindu communities that served as the only source of water in dry months but also carried religious significance. The stepwells were part of a temple complex and had intricate art reliefs on the walls, with numerous murtis and images of Hindu deities, water spirits, and erotic symbolism. Therefore, the correct answer is option C.

Rani ki vav is a step well temple with hundreds of art reliefs, including many of Vishnu deity avatars. It has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage site.

The inner sanctuary, where the murtis reside, is known as the garbhagriha. It is in this inner shrine that devotees seek a darsana of, where they offer prayers.

Devotees aspiring to a personal relationship with the Supreme Lord hold that the personal form of the deity is the source of the Brahma-jyoti.

Susan Lewandowski states that the underlying principle in a Hindu temple is the belief that all things are one and that everything is connected.

Mountain temples such as Masrur and cave temples such as Chandrabhaga are examples of Hindu temples found in diverse locations in India.