Browsing All posts tagged under »worship«

Adinatha Temple, Ranakpur

November 25, 2008

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Beautiful symmetry and ornate carvings grace the ceilings of the Jain Adinatha Temple in Ranakpur, Rajasthan.  See this ceiling in greater detail.

Golden Temple, Amritsar

November 22, 2008

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The Golden Temple or Harmandir Sahib in Amritsar, India, is the supreme shrine in Sikhism.  Kept within the temple is the Sikh Holy Scripture. In 1984, the temple complex was the site of a bloody battle between Indian soldiers and Sikh militants hiding inside.  The desecration of the shrine and the deaths of many civilians… [Read more…]

Baha’i Lotus Temple, Delhi

November 9, 2008

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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.

Temple interior, Khajuraho

November 9, 2008

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Impressive sculptures adorn the interior of one of the temples in the Khajuraho complex, famous for their erotic sculptures.  Madhya Pradesh, India.

Golden Temple evening prayers

November 6, 2008

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Sikh devotees gather around the sacred pool surrounding the Golden Temple during Baisakhi celebrations.  Amritsar, India.

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