(i) A Temple communicated the importance of a king as they were meant to demonstrate the power, wealth and devotion of the patron.
(ii) It helped the king to appear like a God as the king took the God’s name because it was auspicious. For example, in the Rajarajeshvara temple, there is an inscription that mentions that it was built by King Rajarajadeva for the worship of his God, Rajarajeshvaram. The king's name is similar to the God's name. Through the rituals of worship in the temple one God (Rajarajadeva) honoured another (Rajarajeshvaram).
(iii) It also gives a chance to the king to proclaim close relationships with God and come closer to people.
(iv) The temple was a miniature model of the world ruled by the king and his allies.
(v) They worshipped their deities together in the royal temples; it seemed as if they brought the just rule of the Gods on earth.
