Posts Tagged ‘temple’
FOR Hindus, Jagannath nickname refers to the figure of the god Krishna. In honor of the god Krishna, a seaside town of Puri in Orissa, India, makes Temple cult. This is a popular pilgrimage destination for Hindu tradition, especially the god Krishna and Vishnu worshipers.
Although not embraced the Hindu beliefs, you can visit the Jagannath temple and feel the religious side and the aura of the ruler of the universe. Or admire the buildings form a staircase-steps form a triangle. The name of the Lord Jagannath who has a sense of the Universe is a fusion of the Sanskrit word Jagat (Universe) and Nath (king of). Appropriate nickname, this temple contains shades of valor as ruler of the universe is reflected in the three main temple building.
This great temple complex covers an area of over 37,000 square meters, and is surrounded by high fortress walls. Inside the temple complex there are at least 120 temples and shrines. With a wealth of sculpture and architectural styles Orissan temple, this is one of the most magnificent monuments in India. Read the rest of this entry »
BIG, majestic and beautiful. That’s three words that could represent the golden temple in Amritsar, Punjab this. Harmandir Sahib (Hari Mandir) is the holiest shrine in Sikhism formerly known as the Golden Temple and replaced since March 2005.
Harmandir Sahib consists of a temple or gurdwara which is a major pilgrimage destination for the Sikhs from around the world. In this place there is also a fairly popular tourist attraction.
Unlike other sacred historical sites, the Golden Temple is still frequently performed activities associated with religious rituals and other things that are considered sacred. Here the visitor can also join to get the most valuable new experience.
The most famous here is the Temple Hari Mandir (Temple of God) or also called Darbar Sahib (the Court of God) which is a temple that has the most beautiful gold structure in the middle of a large pool of water. Read the rest of this entry »
AIR Lake Beratan move quietly in the breeze. Water ripples appear friendly to peace. This blend of natural harmony in tune with the presence of a temple named Ulun Danu Beratan that stands firmly on the banks of the lake.
Ulun Danu Beratan or often shortened to Ulun Danu, is the largest temple in Bali after Pura Besakih. The name refers to the location of this temple which stood on the shores of Lake Beratan.
Location of the temple is quite special because it is located in Bedugul highlands, which is about 1239 meters above sea level. These conditions make the neighborhood temple quite cool, with air temperatures between 18-22 degrees Celsius. In addition, the landscape of beautiful Lake Beratan also add a wonderful atmosphere of this place
The atmosphere is beautiful, cool, and clean air began to feel since you set foot in a parking lot toward the temple. From this parking lot, you first must buy a ticket worth Rp7.500 to enter the temple environment. Read the rest of this entry »
BUILT in 1601 between the river and pine forest, Thien Mu Pagoda in Hue is one of the oldest and most beautiful religious buildings in Vietnam. So, when touring the country do not miss the opportunity to admire the building.
Thien Mu Pagoda is rooted in a local legend in which an old woman appeared on the hill and said that the Lord will come and built a Buddhist pagoda for the prosperity of the country. Hearing this, King then ordered the construction of Nguyen Hoang Thien Mu pagoda.
Construction began in 1601 under the leadership of King Nguyen Hoang and later renovated by King Nguyen Phuc Tan in 1665. After that, King Nguyen Phuc Chu to give a large bell in 1710 and established the inscription on the back of marble tortoise in 1715.
Over time, in 1864 King Thieu Tri add Dien Phuoc tower in front of the pagoda. The beauty of the pagoda was also heavily damaged in 1943, but later renovated for more than 30 years later. Read the rest of this entry »
Road trip to Holland, do not have to watch the many windmills that became landmarks of the country. For those of you who want to visit a Chinese temple, can get to the China Town area Zeedijk Amsterdam, because there are the Temple of He Hua.
He Hua is Europe’s largest Buddhist temple that was built with Chinese traditional style. He Hua, or ‘lotus flower’, it represents a leading Buddhist growing on pristinely petals that have not bloomed. While Guang Shan Buddhist sect is a flow that was in the temple itself.
To get into the temple, visitors must pass through three gates are not the same. One traditional gateway to the monks and nuns, one public and one door to another gate illustrated three jewels of the Buddha (the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha monastic community.
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