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• in Entertainment
  Sit Down and Visit 1000 Sacred Places
  1000 Sacred Places takes the reader on a tour of revered sites worldwide, some expected, some not so much.
  by missbobetier / on Nov 22, 2010

Latest blogosphere posts tagged “temples”

 

• Literary Lorenzo Snow #10: The Temple of God at Nauvoo

  
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  We tend to talk about the benefits of the temple more than the obligations. In the temple we may gain knowledge, revelation, be sealed to our families, and give our relatives who have passed on the opportunity to accept necessary earthly ordinances—all important elements described in the Lorenzo Snow manual lesson ...
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• Last Year’s Kurama Fire Festival

  
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  Nikon D4 + Nikkor 85mm f/1.4 — 1 / 200 sec, f /1.4, ISO 2500 — map & image data — nearby photos Friendly Chat during the Kurama Fire Festival (鞍馬 の 火祭 り) Kyoto, Japan  Oct 2012 Dipping into my archives from last October, I realize that I havent yetposted much about the Kurama ...
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• Butt Butshikan

  
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  Butt Butshikan   Islam came to valley in 1320 with Rinchans conversion to Islam.   And with advent of Sayyid Hamdani, the Islam gained more prominence in the politics of the valley. The Islamic zeal gained fanatical proportions with Suktan Sikandar, the infamous Sikander Butshikan (Sikander Destroyer of ...
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• Thousand Temples of Bagan - Myanmar

  
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  Photo —  Link Bagan located on the banks of the Ayeyarwady (Irrawaddy) River, in the Mandalay Region of Burma, lies the ancient city of Bagan. From the 9th to 13th centuries, the city was the capital of the Kingdom of Pagan, and the political, economic and cultural nerve center of the Pagan Empire. ...
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• Different Hues of 18 Meter Tall Buddha Statue in Hussain Sagar

  
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  Desi Traveler Desi Traveler - Family Travel Blog From India 18 Meter Tall Buddha Statue in Hussain Sagar  Every city and era has its icons, some old some new. Take Delhi - it has Red fort and Qutub Minar from the earlier days and Lotus Temple from the modern days. Similarly we have London with its ancient Palaces ...
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• Hampi - The Historic and Religious Land in Karnataka, India

  
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  The stone Chariot,Hampi, Karnataka, India ( source ) There are many places around the globe that are rich with historical sites and great history whether on culture or religion. India is one of the places that have great a religious history and most of the religious historic sites still exist and are well ...
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• ‘Pleased to be of Service’: Business Opportunities in Egypt

  
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  Qatar has recently injected $5 billion dollars into the Egyptian economy, and has committed another $3 billion. This confidence may well trigger a new wave of investment in Egypt. But where should you put your money?
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• Scene from Sanpoji (三宝寺)

  
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  Today’s photo was taken just over three years ago, in early May, at temple grounds I explored just outside Shakujii Park in the suburbs of Tokyo. Next month I’ll be back in Japan for the first time in three years. I won’t be in Tokyo in June, but I will be for a few days in August.
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• A Photographer Treks To Valley Of Flowers & Hemkund Sahib

  
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  Desi Traveler Desi Traveler - Family Travel Blog From India A Trek to Valley of flowers and Hemkund Sahib In this post fellow photographer and blogger Sumana Dey  takes  us on a trek to photograph the divine Valley of flowers, National Park in Himalayas, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, India. In the process she also visits ...
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• Top 10 Most Sacred Lord Shiva Places

  
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  Lord Shiva, is the most worshiped God among all and is believed all over the world. We find his disciples not only in India which is a country where he is worshiped, but there are people around the Globe and since many previous centuries there are beautiful temples built in the name of lord Shiva. Lord Shiva is ...
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• Photo of the Day: I Love Red!

  
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  I love red. And I especially love it in the context of well-preserved historical buildings in Japan. As opposed to the natural woods, plaster, and paper of more indigenous Japanese architectural aesthetics, I believe the cinnabar red was brought to Japan from China, albeit a long time ago (during the Heian Period, ...
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• An Ode to Trinidad’s Temples and the Human Spirit

  
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  “You’re not going to be able to visit every temple on this island,” chuckles Nick, who owns his own tour company, Sensational Tours. “There are far too many.” Nick has worked with the Trinidad Tourist Board for years, and served as my personal guide and chaperon throughout the large island. When I asked him ...
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• A to Wa of Japan: Week 18

  
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  It’s time for A to Wa of Japan again! Last week’s post was about things beginning with た (ta) and we looked at takoyaki (たこ焼き) and taiyaki (タイヤキ or タイ焼き). This week we are looking at things beginning with ち (chi). A big thank you to everyone who joined in with suggestions this ...
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• Laid Back Laos – Top 10 Things to do in Luang Prabang

  
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  If Thailand had a beautiful but shy younger sister, it would be Laos. This peaceful country sandwiched between Thailand and Vietnam is still off the radar of mainstream tourism and so far it’s managed to maintain its culture and traditional way of life mostly untouched by outside influences. It’s for exactly this ...
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• Photo of the Day: Kiyomizu-dera at Dusk

  
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  Kyoto’s Kiyomizu-dera at dusk is a genuine treat to see. In the soft light of approaching nightfall, an entirely different mood descends over the extensive temple complex. The up-lighting of the pagoda is especially beautiful. The post Photo of the Day: Kiyomizu-dera at Dusk appeared first on .
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• Will Your Love Last? Find Out at Kiyomizu

  
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  There are many beautiful and interesting things to see at and from Kyoto’s famous Kiyomizu-dera, but none is more fun than finding out the answer to, “Will your love last?” As pictured in the photo to the right, there are two legendary stones set into a paved area at the temple. It is said that, [...] The post ...
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• Road to Songpan

  
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  The May Day holiday has come and gone in China. Of course, here in America we like to celebrate our Labor Day in September…with barbecues and beer. Following my painfully long bus ride from Chengdu during my first May Day holiday, I had a few hours to wander around the small town of Songpan. There isn’t much ...
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• Photo of the Day: Miko at Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari Taisha

  
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  In her colorful red hakama and white haori, this miko (shrine maiden) at Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari Taisha may be responsible for ritual purification or for other sacred Shinto rituals with a view to a good rice harvest or to general prosperity. More than likely, though, she will be called on to sell souvenirs or ...
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• Wisteria Festival

  
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  Last weekend, we went to a 藤祭り (Wisteria Festival) in Tokyo. 藤 ( Wisteria ) is a type of flower that is purple and blooms around this time of year. Here are some photos that I took: We also saw the new Tokyo Sky Duck bus. Here’s a photo that I took of it: ...
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• Travel in India

  
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  India is one of the popular Asian countries which is visited my millions of tourists every year. This article covers information about Top Tourist Destinations, Beaches, Resorts, Travel Packages and Flight Deals in India Related posts: Top Hotel Deals in India Cheap Air Tickets in India 5 Things to do on an ...
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