Saturday, January 19, 2013

World's Largest Temple

1. Borobudur Temple


The temple was discovered in Indonesia by the Dutch colonists. It is entirely made ​​of stone and has more than 2,000 relief panels along with 504 statues of Buddha. No one knows when this temple was built and the reason behind its construction. Some scholars say that the temple was Buddhist texts and the ritual to go through multiple platforms and running for 2 miles to read.

2. Prambanan Temple

This Hindu temple in Indonesia. It holds 8 great temples and more than 200 other small. The walls are covered with writings on Vishnu and Hanuman. These stories also talk about the Ramayana and other legends

3. Tiger's Nest Monastery




The temple is located in Bhutan, on the edge of the cliff. It is said that Guru Rinpoche landed on the cliff when he drove the tigress after which he went to meditate for many years in a cave.

4.Wat Rong Khun
 


5. Shwedagon Pagoda 
 

The temple is located in Mynamar and is also known as the Golden Temple. The structure is all made ​​of gold and the Buddhist use their savings to buy gold leaf, which they attach to the wall of the temple. This dome has 2,000 diamonds and 5,000 rubies. 

6.  Temple of Heaven

 

Taoist temple is located in Beijing. Every part of this temple is circular in shape which is said to represent Heaven. However, ground-squared and represents the Earth.

7.Chion-in Temple




The temple is said to be Japan's most famous temples. Those who visited the temple was the first required to pass through the Gate of San-Sen. Heavy temple bells weigh more than 70 tons. Page Hall of the temple has the 'nightingale' floors officially known as Uguisu-Bari. If an intruder entered, creaking wooden planks and the monks were alerted.

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