Bingowings said:
Wouldn't it just be easier (for Palpatine not for us) to blow up the temple with most of the celebrating Jedi inside it.

Imagine that huge structure coming down and the chaos in streets.

Palpatine could blame it on Rebel Senators who were backing the Seperatists.

Heaven's knows how it could be done but it would be very cinematic.

He could then cover up the Jedi purge by saying he is really fighting a Rebel Alliance.

that would be better, and more dramatic! imagine it, city celebrates, everyone grinning, then an explosion is heard, then the cheers turn to screams as the temple towers crash down into the temple. i hesitently say, but it would be very reminiscent of 9/11. perhaps yoda and obi wan survive as they are delayed in returning from their respective missions. the troops could still even turn on them as they did before.