The Gupta period was an age of blossoming of Hindu religion in its thousand petals and myriad scents. The Puranas were recast in their present form during this age. Brahmanism became supreme and was patronised by the Gupta rulers. Hinduism became state religion. As idol worship became popular, the Gupta rulers got erected many temples of Hindu gods such as Shiva, Vishnu, Sun, Kartikeya, etc. Donations were also made for the maintenance of temples.