sentences:  Traditional Dravidian architecture and symbolism are also based on Agamas.The Agamas are non-vedic in origin  and have been dated either as post-vedic texts  or as pre-vedic compositions.The "Agamas" are a collection of Tamil and Sanskrit scriptures chiefly constituting the methods of temple construction and creation of "murti", worship means of deities, philosophical doctrines, meditative practices, attainment of sixfold desires and four kinds of yoga.