❓ Why do Hindus perform circumambulation (pradakshina) around temples and sacred objects?

Pradakshina, walking clockwise around sacred objects or spaces, represents spiritual journey and alignment with cosmic order. The Mahabharata describes it as a way to honor the divine and receive blessings.

The practice has several benefits:

• Physical exercise through mindful walking
• Development of concentration and devotion
• Connection with sacred geometry and energy patterns

Modern physics recognizes that many natural phenomena follow clockwise patterns. The ritualized movement helps practitioners tune into these universal rhythms while creating a meditative state. Today, pradakshina continues as a meaningful form of moving meditation and spiritual practice.