Tourist, Temple of Bacchus (2nd cent. AD), Ba'albeck, Be'Qaa Valley, Lebanon.
The Temple of Bacchus is the best-preserved Roman temple in the world.
From outside the walls of Temple Square.
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Boy praying to Garuda- The Vehicle of Lord Vishnu
In Hindu mythology, a Garuda is a mythical bird like creature usually the mount (vahanam) of Vishnu. Garuda is depicted as having a golden body, white face, red wings, and an eagle's beak and wings but a man's body.
The Channakesava Temple, Belur is regarded as one of the most magnificent pieces of Hoysala Architecture. Belur used to be the ancient capital of the great Hoysala Empire.It is estimated that it took over a 100 years to build this temple complex.It was finally completed in 1116 AD.
The temple walls contain intricate sculptures of wars, great epics and the sagas of glorious kings.
The Channakesava Temple, Belur is regarded as one of the most magnificent pieces of Hoysala Architecture. Belur used to be the ancient capital of the great Hoysala Empire.It is estimated that it took over a 100 years to build this temple complex.It was finally completed in 1116 AD.
The temple walls contain intricate sculptures of wars, great epics and the sagas of glorious kings.
The Channakesava Temple, Belur is regarded as one of the most magnificent pieces of Hoysala Architecture. Belur used to be the ancient capital of the great Hoysala Empire.It is estimated that it took over a 100 years to build this temple complex.It was finally completed in 1116 AD.
The temple walls contain intricate sculptures of wars, great epics and the sagas of glorious kings.
Balls of Cotton thread are lit up on this piece of stone as an offering to the diety.
Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) is a Zen temple formally known as Rokuonji.
In 1397 construction started on the Golden Pavilion as part of a new residence for the retired shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu. Kinkakuji was converted into a Zen temple after Yoshimitsu's death in 1408.
The Golden Pavilion functions as shariden, housing sacred relics of the Buddha and is covered in gold leaf.
Vaisakhi is one of the most important Sikh religious festivals, commemorating the tenth Guru's creation of the order of holy soldiers that would defend Sikhism against its enemies.
Celebrations culminate with a large parade through the city as the Sikh Scripture (Guru Granth Sahib) and holy relics are carried in procession (seen in the bus).
Here, devotees clamour to touch the Scripture.
Eyes of Stupa at Bodnath, Kathmandu Nepal
This is the final stop along the thirty minute guided tour of Temple Square.