Even though main Hindu temples are encouraged at sangams (confluence of rivers), river banks, lakes and seashore, Brhat Samhita and Puranas recommend temples could also be constructed the place a natural supply of water is not present. Below too, they propose that a pond be built if possible in front https://share.evernote.com/note/bb6d915b-4f59-c5a6-2040-56789f10e98b