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Great Hindu Temples of Asia-Pacific
Temples By Garima Goswami
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Hinduism is one of the largest religions in the world. The culture and literature that Hinduism has to offer is a reflection of its extensive heritage. Within the realms of this age-old religion, temples have played an important role and have also garnered praise for their distinct architecture that was associated with intriguing stories about the gods and goddesses or kings of earlier times. Whether or not they were within the geographic range of India, Hindu temples have built their glory growing upon their breathtaking construction patterns. You must be aware of some beautiful structures in
A look at some lesser known yet beautiful, Hindu places of worship outside of India India, but here is a look at some lesser known yet beautiful places of worship outside of India: Angkor Wat The Angkor is considered a significant archeological siteinSouth-East Asia and is also displayed on the national flag of Cambodia. It is believed that the historic temple of Angkor Wat was built in an estimated period of 30 years and is the largest masterpiece in the Angkor group that includes other marvels such as the Bayon Temple. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is listed as a UNESCO world heritage site.
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Temples By Garima Goswami
Great Hindu Asia~
of
Hinduism is one of the largest religions in the world. The culture and literature that Hinduism has to offer is a reflection of its extensive heritage. Within the realms of this age-old religion, temples have played an important role and have also garnered praise for their distinct architecture that was associated with intriguing stories about the gods and goddesses or kings of earlier times. Whether or not they were within the geographic range of India, Hindu temples have built their glory growing upon their breathtaking construction patterns. You must be aware of some beautiful structures in
Temples By Garima Goswami A look at some lesser known yet beautiful, Hindu places of worship outside of India India, but here is a look at some lesser known yet beautiful places of worship outside of India: Angkor Wat The Angkor is considered a significant archeological siteinSouth-East Asia and is also displayed on the national flag of Cambodia. It is believed that the historic temple of Angkor Wat was built in an estimated period of 30 years and is the largest masterpiece in the Angkor group that includes other marvels such as the Bayon Temple. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is listed as a UNESCO world heritage site.
Great Hindu Asia~
of
Hinduism is one of the largest religions in the world. The culture and literature that Hinduism has to offer is a reflection of its extensive heritage. Within the realms of this age-old religion, temples have played an important role and have also garnered praise for their distinct architecture that was associated with intriguing stories about the gods and goddesses or kings of earlier times. Whether or not they were within the geographic range of India, Hindu temples have built their glory growing upon their breathtaking construction patterns. You must be aware of some beautiful structures in
Temples By Garima Goswami A look at some lesser known yet beautiful, Hindu places of worship outside of India India, but here is a look at some lesser known yet beautiful places of worship outside of India: Angkor Wat The Angkor is considered a significant archeological siteinSouth-East Asia and is also displayed on the national flag of Cambodia. It is believed that the historic temple of Angkor Wat was built in an estimated period of 30 years and is the largest masterpiece in the Angkor group that includes other marvels such as the Bayon Temple. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is listed as a UNESCO world heritage site.
Great Hindu Asia~
of
Hinduism is one of the largest religions in the world. The culture and literature that Hinduism has to offer is a reflection of its extensive heritage. Within the realms of this age-old religion, temples have played an important role and have also garnered praise for their distinct architecture that was associated with intriguing stories about the gods and goddesses or kings of earlier times. Whether or not they were within the geographic range of India, Hindu temples have built their glory growing upon their breathtaking construction patterns. You must be aware of some beautiful structures in
A look at some lesser known yet beautiful, Hindu places of worship outside of India India, but here is a look at some lesser known yet beautiful places of worship outside of India: Angkor Wat The Angkor is considered a significant archeological siteinSouth-East Asia and is also displayed on the national flag of Cambodia. It is believed that the historic temple of Angkor Wat was built in an estimated period of 30 years and is the largest masterpiece in the Angkor group that includes other marvels such as the Bayon Temple. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is listed as a UNESCO world heritage site.
Tanah Lot
One of the seven sea temples, each within the eyesight of the next, Tanah Lot is popular amongst tourists for its magnificent location. Being one of the most famous temples in Bali, Tanah Lot attracts tourists throughout the year. Legend has it that black and white stripped snakes guard the temple and can be spotted close to caves inside the temple.
Within the realms of this ageold religion, temples have played an important role and have also garnered praise for their distinct architecture that was associated with intriguing stories about the gods and goddesses or kings of earlier times. Whether or not they were within the geographic range of India, Hindu temples have built their glory growing upon their breathtaking construction patterns.
Prambanan Temple
Known as the largest temple dedicated to lord Shiva in Indonesia, Prambanan temple adorns illustrations from the great Hindu epic of Ramayana. Built in the 10th century, this temple is dedicated to- Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma. The temple compound also consists of three temples that are dedicated to animals that serve Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma.
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Port Moody-Coquitlam 1116 Austin Ave, Coquitlam, BC V3K 3P5
604-664-9229 bonita.zarrillo@parl.gc.ca
Burnaby South 4940 Kingsway Burnaby, BC V5H 2E2
604-291-8863 Jagmeet.Singh@parl.gc.ca
Vancouver East 2572 E Hastings Street Vancouver, BC V5K 1Z3
604-775-5800 Jenny.Kwan@parl.gc.ca
Vancouver Kingsway Peter Julian, MP 2951 Kingsway, New Westminster-Burnaby Vancouver, BC V5R 5J4 110-888 Carnarvon St, 604-775-6263 New Westminster, BC Don.Davies@parl.gc.caV3M 0C6
604-775-5707 peter.julian.c1@parl.gc.ca
Bonita Zarrillo, MP Port Moody-Coquitlam 1116 Austin Ave, Coquitlam, BC V3K 3P5
604-664-9229 bonita.zarrillo@parl.gc.ca
Jagmeet Singh, MP Burnaby South 4940 Kingsway Burnaby, BC V5H 2E2
604-291-8863 Jagmeet.Singh@parl.gc.ca
Jenny Kwan, MP Vancouver East 2572 E Hastings Street Vancouver, BC V5K 1Z3
604-775-5800 Jenny.Kwan@parl.gc.ca
Peter Julian, MP Don Davies, MP New Westminster-Burnaby Vancouver Kingsway 110-888 Carnarvon St, 2951 Kingsway, New Westminster, BC Vancouver, BC V5R 5J4 V3M 0C6 604-775-6263
604-775-5707 Don.Davies@parl.gc.capeter.julian.c1@parl.gc.ca
Bonita Zarrillo, MP Port Moody-Coquitlam 1116 Austin Ave, Coquitlam, BC V3K 3P5
604-664-9229 bonita.zarrillo@parl.gc.ca
Jagmeet Singh, MP Burnaby South 4940 Kingsway Burnaby, BC V5H 2E2
604-291-8863 Jagmeet.Singh@parl.gc.ca
Jenny Kwan, MP Vancouver East 2572 E Hastings Street Vancouver, BC V5K 1Z3
604-775-5800 Jenny.Kwan@parl.gc.ca
Don Davies, MP Vancouver Kingsway Peter Julian, MP 2951 Kingsway, New Westminster-Burnaby Vancouver, BC V5R 5J4 110-888 Carnarvon St, 604-775-6263 New Westminster, BC Don.Davies@parl.gc.caV3M 0C6
604-775-5707 peter.julian.c1@parl.gc.ca
Bonita Zarrillo, MP Port Moody-Coquitlam 1116 Austin Ave, Coquitlam, BC V3K 3P5
604-664-9229 bonita.zarrillo@parl.gc.ca
Jagmeet Singh, MP Burnaby South 4940 Kingsway Burnaby, BC V5H 2E2
604-291-8863 Jagmeet.Singh@parl.gc.ca
Jenny Kwan, MP Vancouver East 2572 E Hastings Street Vancouver, BC V5K 1Z3
604-775-5800 Jenny.Kwan@parl.gc.ca
Peter Julian, MP Don Davies, MP New Westminster-Burnaby Vancouver Kingsway 110-888 Carnarvon St, 2951 Kingsway, New Westminster, BC Vancouver, BC V5R 5J4 V3M 0C6 604-775-6263
604-775-5707 Don.Davies@parl.gc.capeter.julian.c1@parl.gc.ca
Bonita Zarrillo, MP Port Moody-Coquitlam 1116 Austin Ave, Coquitlam, BC V3K 3P5
604-664-9229 bonita.zarrillo@parl.gc.ca
Jagmeet Singh, MP Burnaby South 4940 Kingsway Burnaby, BC V5H 2E2
604-291-8863 Jagmeet.Singh@parl.gc.ca
Jenny Kwan, MP Vancouver East 2572 E Hastings Street Vancouver, BC V5K 1Z3
604-775-5800 Jenny.Kwan@parl.gc.ca
New Westminster-Burnaby 110-888 Carnarvon St, New Westminster, BC V3M 0C6 Don Davies, MP 604-775-5707 Vancouver Kingsway peter.julian.c1@parl.gc.ca 2951 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5R 5J4
604-775-6263 Don.Davies@parl.gc.ca
Port Moody-Coquitlam 1116 Austin Ave, Coquitlam, BC V3K 3P5
604-664-9229 bonita.zarrillo@parl.gc.ca
Burnaby South 4940 Kingsway Burnaby, BC V5H 2E2
604-291-8863 Jagmeet.Singh@parl.gc.ca
Vancouver East 2572 E Hastings Street Vancouver, BC V5K 1Z3
604-775-5800 Jenny.Kwan@parl.gc.ca
Vancouver Kingsway Peter Julian, MP 2951 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5R 5J4 New Westminster-Burnaby 110-888 Carnarvon St, New Westminster, BC 604-775-6263 Don.Davies@parl.gc.ca V3M 0C6
604-775-5707 peter.julian.c1@parl.gc.ca
Bonita Zarrillo, MP Port Moody-Coquitlam 1116 Austin Ave, Coquitlam, BC V3K 3P5
604-664-9229 bonita.zarrillo@parl.gc.ca
Jagmeet Singh, MP Burnaby South 4940 Kingsway Burnaby, BC V5H 2E2
604-291-8863 Jagmeet.Singh@parl.gc.ca
Jenny Kwan, MP Vancouver East 2572 E Hastings Street Vancouver, BC V5K 1Z3
604-775-5800 Jenny.Kwan@parl.gc.ca
Don Davies, MP Vancouver Kingsway 2951 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5R 5J4
604-775-6263 Don.Davies@parl.gc.ca
Pashupatinath Temple
Noted as one of the most sacred temples of Lord Shiva, Pashupatinath is a two-tiered pagoda listed as a UNESCO world heritage site. The extensive grounds of this temple include many important Hindu temples and shrines including - Chadeshvar, an engraved Licchavi Linga dating back to the 7th century and Dharmashila, a stone where sacred oaths are taken. The temple is one of the cultural heritage sites situated in the Kathmandu Valley that display various architectural spots including the Buddhist Stupas of Swayambhu and Bauddhanath, the Durbar Squares of Hanuman Dhoka (Kathmandu) and Patan and Bhaktapur.
Batu Caves
The caves are an important site dedicated to Lord Murugun, the elder son of Lord Shiva. Upon reaching the vicinity, you would notice a 42.7 metre tall gold painted statue of Lord Murugun. To reach the main temple inside the caves, one has to climb a total of 272 stairs.
Sri Siva Subramaniya Swami Temple
Situated in Fiji, this temple is a beautiful display of the Dravidian art outside of India. Glorying bright colours, the temple looks splendid from the inside with its beautiful ceiling frescos, as do the wooden carved deities that have been brought from India to beautify the splendour of this temple.
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Pashupatinath Temple
The ancient temple of Changu Narayan is located in a village called Changu village, Nepal. The temple is considered to be the oldest temple in Nepal and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is believed that this temple came into existence in the 4th century and adorns beautiful stone, metal and wooden crafts. Interestingly it is said that the temple was burnt in 1702 A.D. following which construction was carried out. Gilt-copper plates were added later on in the restoration process.
Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple
Also known as the Sri Perumal Temple, this large complex is recognized as one of the oldest temples in Singapore dating back to 1855. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the Preserver, the temple instantly catches attention with its 60-foot-high Gopuram (monumental tower) depicting Vishnu in his nine avatars. Going indoors devotees can observe a colourful pattern depicting the nine planets of the universe. The temple was gazetted a national monument in 1978.
Koneswaram Temple
This classical-medieval Hindu temple in Sri Lanka is a major worship centre for Lord Shiva devotees. The temple is also famously known as ‘Thirukonamamalai Konesar Kovil.’ Situated in the Trincomalee, the temple overlooks the beautiful Indian ocean and is also a major tourist attraction.
