Archive for the ‘Temples of Asia’

  • The Dhakeshwari Temple of Dhaka, Bangladesh
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    The Dhakeshwari Temple of Dhaka, Bangladesh
    Dhakeshwari Temple or Dhakeshwari National Temple is the most famous Hindu temple in the Bangladeshi capital of Dhaka. It is a state owned temple and is designated as the country’s national temple. The term ‘Dhakeshwari’ means ‘the Goddess of the city of Dhaka’. The exact location of the Dhakeshwari Temple is towards the southeast of Dhaka University’s Salimullah Hall. Before the war of 1971, the chief religious place for the Hindus in Bangladesh was the Ramna Kali Mandir; however the people of Bangladesh witnessed destruction of this temple during the 1971 war between Bangladesh and Pakistan. Since then, the status of the chief place of worship for the Hindus of the country has been assumed by Dhakeshwari Temple. Dhakeshwari Temple is not only famous for the extensive religious activities hosted by it; it is also one  [...]
    Posted at November 24th, 2011 at 12:11 am
  • The Udupi Sri Krishna Matha of Karnataka
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    The Udupi Sri Krishna Matha of Karnataka
    The Udupi Sri Krishna Matha is a temple situated at the Udupi Town of Karnataka, a state located on the southern part of India. As the name suggests, this Hindu temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna. Matha region of the temple is basically an ashram or holy place meant for carrying out worshipping and residing. Around the region of the actual matha, there are several other temples. Out of those temples, the oldest one is carved from stone and wood and was constructed almost 1,500 years ago. Udupi Sri Krishna Matha was established by Shri Madhwacharya, a Vaishnavite saint during 13th century. Madhwacharya also founded Dvaita school, a school teaching Vedanta. The founder of the temple, Madhwacharya had several students who learnt Vedanta directly from him. The first and the most famous of many disciples of Madhwacharya was Shri Sathya  [...]
    Posted at October 10th, 2011 at 12:10 am
  • The Siddhi Vinayak Temple of Maharashtra, India
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    The Siddhi Vinayak Temple of Maharashtra, India
    The Siddhi Vinayak Temple located in Mumbai, Maharashtra is locally called as the Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Mandir. The temple is situated in the Prabhadevi region of Mumbai. The temple was inaugurated on the 19th of November, 1801. The Siddhi Vinayak Temple possesses a small hall, referred to as the ‘mandap’ by the locals. The hall has a shrine of Lord Ganesha. The temple is named after the other name of Lord Ganesha, Siddhi Vinayak. The temple other than being one of the most visited holy places of the world is also known for boasting great architectural works. Each wooden door of the temple has images of Ashtavinayak or the 8 manifestations of Lord Ganesha according to Maharashtrian legends curved on it. The ceiling of the hall is gold plated; the statue of Lord Ganesha is placed right at the middle of the hall. Other  [...]
    Posted at September 15th, 2011 at 04:09 am
  • Kiyomizu-dera: The Buddhist Temple in Kyoto, Japan
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    Kiyomizu-dera: The Buddhist Temple in Kyoto, Japan
    The Kiyomizu-dera is a Buddhist temple located in the eastern part of Kyoto, Japan. The temple was originally constructed in 798 BC; however, the current building of Kiyomizu-dera was built in the year 1633. The unique feature of this temple’s building is that it does not involve the use of a single nail. The temple was named after a waterfall situated in close vicinity of the temple; the term Kiyomizu actually means pure water or clear water. Let us now discuss the architecture of the Kiyomizu-dera in brief. The chief hall of the temple possesses a hefty veranda; the veranda is supported by lofty pillars. This kind of architecture i.e. architecture adorned by hefty verandas and lofty pillars was a common feature of the construction of Edo period. This pattern of construction allowed the temple area to accommodate a large groups  [...]
    Posted at August 18th, 2011 at 12:08 am
  • Sri Poyatha Moorthi Temple in Malaysia
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    Sri Poyatha Moorthi Temple in Malaysia
    Sri Poyatha Moorthi Temple is a Hindu temple in the country of Malaysia; it is one of the oldest Hindu temples of the country. Sri Poyatha Moorthi Temple is located in the Malacca, a Malaysian state. This temple is also among the few Chitty temples existing in this country currently. This temple was originally built in the year 1781 by a Chitty leader called Thavinayagar Chitty. The plot of Sri Poyatha Moorthi Temple was gifted to Thavinayagar Chitty by Malacca’s then Dutch government. The deity worshipped in this Malaysian temple in Vinayagar or Lord Ganesha (elephant deity of the Hindus). The backroom of the temple has the sculpture of Lord Ganesha. According to Hindu mythology, Ganesha had the head of an elephant; the remaining body resembles that of a normal human being, but possesses 4 hands instead of 2. The sculpture in  [...]
    Posted at August 4th, 2011 at 12:08 am
  • The White Horse Temple of China
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    The White Horse Temple of China
    The White Horse Temple is regarded as the oldest ancient temple in China. The entire area of the temple is covered by green tree, which are believed to be as old as the temple. The greenery surrounding this Chinese temple offers the area extreme tranquility and solemnity. Just outside the temple’s gate, there’s a pool surrounded by fences. The water of the pool has fishes of different varieties, jumping and playing around the water and entertaining the visitors coming to the white Horse Temple. The current building of the temple is a rectangular structure facing the south. The basic architecture of the White Horse Temple is influenced by ancient styles and is kept intact for more than 1900 years. The architectural features and the interiors of this temple is significantly influenced by the features of Indian temples. Although  [...]
    Posted at July 18th, 2011 at 03:07 am
  • Tirumala Venkateswara Temple: The Most Visited Temple of the World
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    Tirumala Venkateswara Temple: The Most Visited Temple of the World
    The Tirumala Venkateswara Temple is one of the most famous Hindu temples of India. It is situated in Tirumala, a hill town near Tirupati in the state of Andhra Pradesh. According to reports, this temple is the most visited temples of the world and is also governed by the richest trust on earth. The number of daily visitors to this place range between 50,000 and 100,000. Approximately three to four crores of people come to place annually. During festivals and special occasions, the number of daily visitors rises to as much as 500,000. This temple is dedicated to Lord Venkateshwara. It is believed that the idol of Lord Venkateshwara worshipped in this temple is here since the beginning of the Kali Yoga (the age of the evils according to Hindu Mythology). Tirumala Venkateswara Temple boasts an extremely elaborate arrangement for guiding  [...]
    Posted at June 16th, 2011 at 01:06 am
  • Konark Sun Temple: A Famous Tourist Destination of Orissa
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    Konark Sun Temple: A Famous Tourist Destination of Orissa
    Have you ever been to Orissa, an eastern state of India? If yes, then you must have visited Konark, the most famous tourist destination of the state of Orissa. If not, then this article will surely encourage you to plan your next vacation in Orissa and in it two days will definitely be dedicated to Konark. Why Konark is a must visit for people coming to this part of the world? Konark houses the colossal sun temple; during the ancient times the natives of this place used to worship Sun God in this temple. The Konark Sun Temple boasts an extraordinary architecture. The temple is situated at the shoreline of Orissa, which is around 3 km away from sea. The temple is designed based on the structure of the huge chariot of Sun God or ‘Arka’ and is decorated using stone carvings. The chariot runs on 12 pairs of wheels and is drawn by  [...]
    Posted at June 6th, 2011 at 12:06 am
  • The Golden Temple Amritsar
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    The Golden Temple Amritsar
    The Golden Temple also known as Sri Harmandir Sahib is the temple that has been named after Hari, temple of God. The Sikhs from all over the world come here to pray and pay their respects to the Harmandir Sahib. This place was conceived by Guru Arjan Sahib the fifth Guru of the Sikhs. Guru Amardas Sahib the third guru planned the excavation of the holy tank at Amrit Sarovar. The construction of this sarovar started in 1570. Hazrat Mian Mir ji laid the foundation of Guru Arjan Sahib. This unlike other Indian temples was built on a low base. All people are allowed entry here. People of various caste, creed come here and offer prayers. Completed in the year 1601 AD Guru Arjan Sahib installed the newly constructed Guru Granth Sahib. Built on a platform measuring 67 ft this lies in the middle of the tank. With a door on the East, West,  [...]
    Posted at May 23rd, 2011 at 04:05 am
  • Bulguksa temple: A heritage site on the South Korea map
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    Bulguksa temple: A heritage site on the South Korea map
    Factually meaning the Temple of the Buddha Land, the Bulguksa temple is a rebuilt shrine of the Buddhist cult adorning the North Gyeongsang region on the South Korea map. Found in 535 AD by the King Pob-hung, the temple even today preserves its actual Silla structural design making its way to the list of UNESCO Heritage Sites. So, a visit to this one is a must on your South Korea travel. The temple is a genuine work of art that still reveals the facts of the golden time of Silla Buddhist art. Today, it is the head temple of the Korean Buddhism’s Jogye Order. Located at a distance of 4 km from the nearby Seokguram Grotto as per the South Korea map, Bulguksa temple has become one of the top tourist attractions in the nation. However, the real credit goes to its seven National treasures such Blue Cloud Bridge, the historical Seokgatap  [...]
    Posted at November 15th, 2010 at 12:11 am
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