Also known as the Temple of the Golden Pavilion – for obvious reasons. The present pavilion is a modern one, dating from the 1950s, after the previous structure was burned down by a crazed monk. However, there has been a temple on the site since the 14th century AD.
August 27, 2009
Prambanan is one of the largest Hindu temple complexes in South East Asia. Built over a thousand years ago, it is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is located near the Javanese city of Yogyakarta. Unfortunately a 2006 earthquake caused major damage to the site rendering much of it unstable and off-limit to visitors.
November 25, 2008
Beautiful symmetry and ornate carvings grace the ceilings of the Jain Adinatha Temple in Ranakpur, Rajasthan. See this ceiling in greater detail.
November 9, 2008
Designed by Fariborz Sahba and completed in 1986, it is the largest Baha’i house of worship in the world and a stunning work of modern architecture. Delhi, India.
November 9, 2008
The sensuous curves of one of the many such sculptures in the Khajuraho temple complex. Madhya Pradesh, India.
November 9, 2008
Impressive sculptures adorn the interior of one of the temples in the Khajuraho complex, famous for their erotic sculptures. Madhya Pradesh, India.
November 6, 2008
One of the beautifully ornate ceilings of the Jain Adinatha Temple in Ranakpur, Rajasthan.
March 14, 2010
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