 These include Hinduism, Buddhism,temple-පංසල,විහාරය and Jainism among religions with many modern followers, as well as other ancient religions such as Ancient Egyptian religion.The form and function of temples is thus very variable, though they are often considered by believers to be in some sense the "house" of one or more deities.Typically offerings of some sort are made to the deity, and other rituals enacted, and a special group of clergy maintain, and operate the temple.