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  • Canang sari are baskets filled with rice and flowers and are offerings that Balinese place at their doorsteps to their Gods three times a day.
    canang-sari-offerings-3.jpg
  • Canang sari are baskets filled with rice and flowers and are offerings that Balinese place at their doorsteps to their Gods three times a day.
    canang-sari-offerings-4.jpg
  • Canang sari are baskets filled with rice and flowers and are offerings that Balinese place at their doorsteps to their Gods three times a day.
    canang-sari-offerings-5.jpg
  • Offerings are objects set on altar tables before images of The Buddha and Buddhist deities at temples or at home. Among the items presented as offerings are special flowers, lotus blossoms, rice balls, fruit, sweets, amulets, coins, lotus buds, holy water, tea, candles, and incense.
    burmese-temple-offerings-5.jpg
  • Thai Boy Selling Floral Temple Offerings. Lotus and marigolds are most popular, these offerings come with incense or joss sticks attached.
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  • Floral Temple Offerings at Sacred Tooth Temple
    floral-offerings-3.jpg
  • 42 days after Galungan, Buda Keliwon Pegatuwakana is a Balinese festival to worship the trinity for the success of the celebration of Galungan and Kuningan.  Typically taking 3 days, women carry huge offerings of fruit to specific temples.  A selection of fruits  called gebogan for offering to the gods.
    buda-keliwon-pegatuwakan.jpg
  • Marking the beginning of the three month Buddhist Lent,  monks go on retreat during this time to practice meditation.  To mark the beginning of this period, many temples organize offerings of giant candles to the monks, while other temples have processions where worshippers offer flowers. The classic flower offered is "dancing lady ginger" globba winitti.
    buddhist-lent-11.jpg
  • 42 days after Galungan, Buda Keliwon Pegatuwakana is a Balinese festival to worship the trinity for the success of the celebration of Galungan and Kuningan.  Typically taking 3 days, women carry huge offerings of fruit to specific temples.  A selection of fruits  called gebogan for offering to the gods.
    buda-keliwon-pegatuwakan-12.jpg
  • 42 days after Galungan, Buda Keliwon Pegatuwakana is a Balinese festival to worship the trinity for the success of the celebration of Galungan and Kuningan.  Typically taking 3 days, women carry huge offerings of fruit to specific temples.  A selection of fruits  called gebogan for offering to the gods.
    buda-keliwon-pegatuwakan-21.jpg
  • 42 days after Galungan, Buda Keliwon Pegatuwakana is a Balinese festival to worship the trinity for the success of the celebration of Galungan and Kuningan.  Typically taking 3 days, women carry huge offerings of fruit to specific temples.  A selection of fruits  called gebogan for offering to the gods.
    buda-keliwon-pegatuwakan-2.jpg
  • 42 days after Galungan, Buda Keliwon Pegatuwakana is a Balinese festival to worship the trinity for the success of the celebration of Galungan and Kuningan.  Typically taking 3 days, women carry huge offerings of fruit to specific temples.  A selection of fruits  called gebogan for offering to the gods.
    buda-keliwon-pegatuwakan-24.jpg
  • Marking the beginning of the three month Buddhist Lent,  monks go on retreat during this time to practice meditation.  To mark the beginning of this period, many temples organize offerings of giant candles to the monks, while other temples have processions where worshippers offer flowers. The classic flower offered is "dancing lady ginger" globba winitti.
    buddhist-lent-05.jpg
  • Marking the beginning of the three month Buddhist Lent,  monks go on retreat during this time to practice meditation.  To mark the beginning of this period, many temples organize offerings of giant candles to the monks, while other temples have processions where worshippers offer flowers. The classic flower offered is "dancing lady ginger" globba winitti.
    buddhist-lent-12.jpg
  • 42 days after Galungan, Buda Keliwon Pegatuwakana is a Balinese festival to worship the trinity for the success of the celebration of Galungan and Kuningan.  Typically taking 3 days, women carry huge offerings of fruit to specific temples.  A selection of fruits  called gebogan for offering to the gods.
    buda-keliwon-pegatuwakan-10.jpg
  • 42 days after Galungan, Buda Keliwon Pegatuwakana is a Balinese festival to worship the trinity for the success of the celebration of Galungan and Kuningan.  Typically taking 3 days, women carry huge offerings of fruit to specific temples.  A selection of fruits  called gebogan for offering to the gods.
    buda-keliwon-pegatuwakan-11.jpg
  • Kamigamo Shrine Offerings - Kamo-wake-ikazuchi-Jinja in the Kita Ward of Kyoto is the oldest Shinto shrine in the ancient city. Since prehistoric times Kamigamo-jinja has preserved and transmitted the legends relating to the birth of the shrine deity, Wakeikazuchi. The area contains many large trees such as oaks, suda chinquappins and weeping cherry trees coexisting in harmony. Kamigamo-jinja was officially registered IN 1994 as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site in recognition of its importance as a monument of ancient Kyoto.
    kamigamo-shrine-04.jpg
  • 42 days after Galungan, Buda Keliwon Pegatuwakana is a Balinese festival to worship the trinity for the success of the celebration of Galungan and Kuningan.  Typically taking 3 days, women carry huge offerings of fruit to specific temples.  A selection of fruits  called gebogan for offering to the gods.
    buda-keliwon-pegatuwakan-4.jpg
  • 42 days after Galungan, Buda Keliwon Pegatuwakana is a Balinese festival to worship the trinity for the success of the celebration of Galungan and Kuningan.  Typically taking 3 days, women carry huge offerings of fruit to specific temples.  A selection of fruits  called gebogan for offering to the gods.
    buda-keliwon-pegatuwakan-6.jpg
  • 42 days after Galungan, Buda Keliwon Pegatuwakana is a Balinese festival to worship the trinity for the success of the celebration of Galungan and Kuningan.  Typically taking 3 days, women carry huge offerings of fruit to specific temples.  A selection of fruits  called gebogan for offering to the gods.
    buda-keliwon-pegatuwakan-22.jpg
  • 42 days after Galungan, Buda Keliwon Pegatuwakana is a Balinese festival to worship the trinity for the success of the celebration of Galungan and Kuningan.  Typically taking 3 days, women carry huge offerings of fruit to specific temples.  A selection of fruits  called gebogan for offering to the gods.
    buda-keliwon-pegatuwakan-9.jpg
  • 42 days after Galungan, Buda Keliwon Pegatuwakana is a Balinese festival to worship the trinity for the success of the celebration of Galungan and Kuningan.  Typically taking 3 days, women carry huge offerings of fruit to specific temples.  A selection of fruits  called gebogan for offering to the gods.
    buda-keliwon-pegatuwakan-23.jpg
  • 42 days after Galungan, Buda Keliwon Pegatuwakana is a Balinese festival to worship the trinity for the success of the celebration of Galungan and Kuningan.  Typically taking 3 days, women carry huge offerings of fruit to specific temples.  A selection of fruits  called gebogan for offering to the gods.
    buda-keliwon-pegatuwakan-17.jpg
  • Marking the beginning of the three month Buddhist Lent,  monks go on retreat during this time to practice meditation.  To mark the beginning of this period, many temples organize offerings of giant candles to the monks, while other temples have processions where worshippers offer flowers. The classic flower offered is "dancing lady ginger" globba winitti.
    buddhist-lent-03.jpg
  • Marking the beginning of the three month Buddhist Lent,  monks go on retreat during this time to practice meditation.  To mark the beginning of this period, many temples organize offerings of giant candles to the monks, while other temples have processions where worshippers offer flowers. The classic flower offered is "dancing lady ginger" globba winitti.
    buddhist-lent-02.jpg
  • Floating Candle Offerings at Wat Sri Suphan - Wat Sri Suphan was built in 1502 though almost nothing remains of the original temple. Today Wat Sri Suphan is the focus of renovations designed to make it a centerpiece for the Wualai silver village.  The entire surface of the temple's halls are being covered in silver - an ongoing project at the temple which is also a sponsor of the silversmithing school so as to ensure that the traditions of the village is passed on.  Wat Sri Suphan's nickname, is the Silver Temple.
    wat-sri-suphan-22.jpg
  • Canang sari are baskets filled with rice and flowers and are offerings that Balinese place at their doorsteps to their Gods three times a day.
    canang-sari-offerings-6.jpg
  • When Myanmar Buddhists go to the pagoda, they know in their hearts that they are treading the noble path to that state where human nature will have a fair chance to manifest itself in deeds of generosity, loving kindness and compassion for fellow beings..The guiding force is faith in one's own karmic deeds. For example, contemplation of the infinite compassion of Buddha, as one makes one's way to Shwedagon's great stupa, is a good karmic deed. The pilgrim, on his way up the steps of the pagoda, buys flowers, candles, coloured flags and streamers. They are to be offered in honour of the great stupa wherein are enshrined the relics of Buddha. This act is the act of dana, or giving, an important aspect of Buddhist teaching.
    burmese-temple-offerings-4.jpg
  • When Myanmar Buddhists go to the pagoda, they know in their hearts that they are treading the noble path to that state where human nature will have a fair chance to manifest itself in deeds of generosity, loving kindness and compassion for fellow beings..The guiding force is faith in one's own karmic deeds. For example, contemplation of the infinite compassion of Buddha, as one makes one's way to Shwedagon's great stupa, is a good karmic deed. The pilgrim, on his way up the steps of the pagoda, buys flowers, candles, coloured flags and streamers. They are to be offered in honour of the great stupa wherein are enshrined the relics of Buddha. This act is the act of dana, or giving, an important aspect of Buddhist teaching.
    shwedagon-offerings-04.jpg
  • When Myanmar Buddhists go to the pagoda, they know in their hearts that they are treading the noble path to that state where human nature will have a fair chance to manifest itself in deeds of generosity, loving kindness and compassion for fellow beings..The guiding force is faith in one's own karmic deeds. For example, contemplation of the infinite compassion of Buddha, as one makes one's way to Shwedagon's great stupa, is a good karmic deed. The pilgrim, on his way up the steps of the pagoda, buys flowers, candles, coloured flags and streamers. They are to be offered in honour of the great stupa wherein are enshrined the relics of Buddha. This act is the act of dana, or giving, an important aspect of Buddhist teaching.
    shwedagon-offerings-06.jpg
  • When Myanmar Buddhists go to the pagoda, they know in their hearts that they are treading the noble path to that state where human nature will have a fair chance to manifest itself in deeds of generosity, loving kindness and compassion for fellow beings..The guiding force is faith in one's own karmic deeds. For example, contemplation of the infinite compassion of Buddha, as one makes one's way to Shwedagon's great stupa, is a good karmic deed. The pilgrim, on his way up the steps of the pagoda, buys flowers, candles, coloured flags and streamers. They are to be offered in honour of the great stupa wherein are enshrined the relics of Buddha. This act is the act of dana, or giving, an important aspect of Buddhist teaching.
    burmese-temple-offerings-2.jpg
  • When Myanmar Buddhists go to the pagoda, they know in their hearts that they are treading the noble path to that state where human nature will have a fair chance to manifest itself in deeds of generosity, loving kindness and compassion for fellow beings..The guiding force is faith in one's own karmic deeds. For example, contemplation of the infinite compassion of Buddha, as one makes one's way to Shwedagon's great stupa, is a good karmic deed. The pilgrim, on his way up the steps of the pagoda, buys flowers, candles, coloured flags and streamers. They are to be offered in honour of the great stupa wherein are enshrined the relics of Buddha. This act is the act of dana, or giving, an important aspect of Buddhist teaching.
    burmese-temple-offerings-3.jpg
  • When Burmese Buddhists go to  Shwedagon's great stupa, on his way up the steps of the pagoda, buys flowers, candles, coloured flags and streamers. They are to be offered in honour of the great stupa wherein are enshrined the relics of Buddha. This act is the act of dana, or giving, an important aspect of Buddhist teaching.
    burmese-temple-offerings-1.jpg
  • Canang sari are baskets filled with rice and flowers and are offerings that Balinese place at their doorsteps to their Gods three times a day.
    canang-sari-offerings-2.jpg
  • Canang sari are baskets filled with rice and flowers and are offerings that Balinese place at their doorsteps to their Gods three times a day.
    canang-sari-offerings-1.jpg
  • Japanese festivals are traditional festive occasions. Some festivals have their roots in Chinese festivals but have undergone dramatic changes as they mixed with local customs.  Matsuri is the Japanese word for a festival or holiday. In Japan, festivals are usually sponsored by a local shrine or temple, though they can be secular..There is no specific matsuri days for all of Japan; dates vary from area to area, and even within a specific area, but festival days do tend to cluster around traditional holidays such as Setsubun or Obon. Almost every locale has at least one matsuri in late summer or autumn, usually related to the harvests. Matsuri almost always feature processions which include elaborate floats and "mikoshi" or portable shrines which are paraded around the neighborhood.
    shinto-offerings-01.jpg
  • Tone Poh are an essential feature of every Buddhist ceremony in Laos. The trees are  embellished with cash at special Buddhist ceremonies and presented to monks.
    tone-poh-6.jpg
  • Tone Poh are an essential feature of every Buddhist ceremony in Laos. The trees are  embellished with cash at special Buddhist ceremonies and presented to monks.
    tone-poh-2.jpg
  • Wat Intharawihan or Wat Intharavihan is a temple located in the Nakhon District of Bangkok, Thailand. It was built at the beginning of the Ayutthaya period and was originally called Wat Rai Phrik.  One of the main features is a 32-meter high standing Buddha referred to as Luang Pho To or Phra Si Ariyamettrai  It took over 60 years to complete and is decorated in glass mosaics and 24-carat gold. The topknot of the Buddha image contains a relic of Lord Buddha brought from Sri Lanka.
    Wat-Intharavihan-1.jpg
  • Ryozenji Temple, located in Naruto town is the starting point of the legendary Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage.  This epic 1200 kilometer journey takes pilgrims to 88 temples scattered across the island of Shikoku.  The temple was founded in the early eighth century and has served as the first temple on the pilgrimage route since 1687.  Because many pilgrims complete their journey at Koyasan, Ryozen-ji serves as both the start and end of the Shikoku pilgrimage. The temple shop sells white robes & pilgrim accessories: woven hats, walking sticks and bells that pilgrims traditionally use.  Besides all that the temple grounds are laid out with a sumptuous pond garden
    ryozenji-10.jpg
  • Ryozenji Temple, located in Naruto town is the starting point of the legendary Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage.  This epic 1200 kilometer journey takes pilgrims to 88 temples scattered across the island of Shikoku.  The temple was founded in the early eighth century and has served as the first temple on the pilgrimage route since 1687.  Because many pilgrims complete their journey at Koyasan, Ryozen-ji serves as both the start and end of the Shikoku pilgrimage. The temple shop sells white robes & pilgrim accessories: woven hats, walking sticks and bells that pilgrims traditionally use.  Besides all that the temple grounds are laid out with a sumptuous pond garden
    ryozenji-10.jpg
  • Praying at Wat Intharavihan or Wat Intharavihan is a temple located in the Nakhon District of Bangkok, Thailand. It was built at the beginning of the Ayutthaya period and was originally called Wat Rai Phrik.  One of the main features is a 32-meter high standing Buddha referred to as Luang Pho To or Phra Si Ariyamettrai  It took over 60 years to complete and is decorated in glass mosaics and 24-carat gold. The topknot of the Buddha image contains a relic of Lord Buddha brought from Sri Lanka.
    Wat-Intharavihan-2.jpg
  • Wat Intharawihan or Wat Intharavihan is a temple located in the Nakhon District of Bangkok, Thailand. It was built at the beginning of the Ayutthaya period and was originally called Wat Rai Phrik.  One of the main features is a 32-meter high standing Buddha referred to as Luang Pho To or Phra Si Ariyamettrai  It took over 60 years to complete and is decorated in glass mosaics and 24-carat gold. The topknot of the Buddha image contains a relic of Lord Buddha brought from Sri Lanka.
    Wat-Intharavihan-3.jpg
  • 78.2  The Great Buddha of Kamakura 鎌倉大仏 this monumental bronze statue of Buddha was cast by Ono Goroemon in 1253, a leading craftsman of his time.  There are traces of gold leaf near the statue's ears as the entire statue was originally gilded. The hall in which the Daibutsu was housed was destroyed by a typhoon in 1334, rebuilt, then damaged once again by yet another storm in 1369.  It was rebuilt a third time but the last building washed away in the tsunami of September 1498.  Since then, the Great Buddha has stood in the open, as it does today.  Daibutsu is located within the grounds of Kotoku-in Temple.
    78.2.TENTATIVE-KAMAKURA-DAIBUTSU-03.jpg
  • Great Buddha of Kamakura - a monumental  bronze statue of Buddha  was built in 1252. The bronze image was cast by Ono Goroemon who was a leading maker at that period of time.   There are traces of gold leaf near the statue's ears as the entire statue was once gilded.  The hall in which the Daibutsu was housed was destroyed by a storm in 1334, then rebuilt, then  damaged by yet another storm in 1369.  It was  rebuilt sa third time but the last building washed away in the tsunami of September 1498.  Since then, the Great Buddha has stood in the open, as it is today.
    kamakura-daibutsu-6.jpg
  • Great Buddha of Kamakura - a monumental  bronze statue of Buddha  was built in 1252. The bronze image was cast by Ono Goroemon who was a leading maker at that period of time.   There are traces of gold leaf near the statue's ears as the entire statue was once gilded.  The hall in which the Daibutsu was housed was destroyed by a storm in 1334, then rebuilt, then  damaged by yet another storm in 1369.  It was  rebuilt sa third time but the last building washed away in the tsunami of September 1498.  Since then, the Great Buddha has stood in the open, as it is today.
    kamakura-daibutsu-4.jpg
  • The Great Buddha of Kamakura, or "Daibutsu" as it is known in Japanese, is Kamakura's most famous attraction.  Immortalized by a poem of Rudyard Kipling "The Great Buddha of Kamakura".
    kamakura-daibutsu-2.jpg
  • Great Buddha of Kamakura - a monumental  bronze statue of Buddha  was built in 1252. The bronze image was cast by Ono Goroemon who was a leading maker at that period of time.   There are traces of gold leaf near the statue's ears as the entire statue was once gilded.  The hall in which the Daibutsu was housed was destroyed by a storm in 1334, then rebuilt, then  damaged by yet another storm in 1369.  It was  rebuilt sa third time but the last building washed away in the tsunami of September 1498.  Since then, the Great Buddha has stood in the open, as it is today.
    kamakura-daibutsu-3.jpg
  • Monks Collecting Alms - the respect given by a lay Buddhist to a Buddhist monk or nun is not charity as presumed by Western eyes but it is closer to a symbolic connection to the spiritual showing humility and respect.  The presence of so many Buddhist monks is a stabilizing influence in Lao society and the act of alms giving assists in connecting lay people to the monk and what he represents.
    vientiane-alms-1.jpg
  • The Great Buddha of Kamakura, or "Daibutsu" as it is known in Japanese, is Kamakura's most famous attraction.  Immortalized by a poem of Rudyard Kipling "The Great Buddha of Kamakura".
    kamakura-daibutsu-1.jpg
  • Great Buddha of Kamakura - a monumental  bronze statue of Buddha  was built in 1252. The bronze image was cast by Ono Goroemon who was a leading maker at that period of time.   There are traces of gold leaf near the statue's ears as the entire statue was once gilded.  The hall in which the Daibutsu was housed was destroyed by a storm in 1334, then rebuilt, then  damaged by yet another storm in 1369.  It was  rebuilt sa third time but the last building washed away in the tsunami of September 1498.  Since then, the Great Buddha has stood in the open, as it is today.
    kamakura-daibutsu-5.jpg
  • Monks Collecting Alms - the respect given by a lay Buddhist to a Buddhist monk or nun is not charity as presumed by Western eyes but it is closer to a symbolic connection to the spiritual showing humility and respect.  The presence of so many Buddhist monks is a stabilizing influence in Lao society and the act of alms giving assists in connecting lay people to the monk and what he represents.
    vientiane-alms-2.jpg
  • Buddha Image and floral offerings at  The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic - a Buddhist temple in Kandy, Sri Lanka and UNESCO World Heritage site.
    sacred-tooth-kandy-2.jpg
  • Makbeng are an essential feature of every Buddhist ceremony in Laos. The bright pieces are an embellishment at any Buddhist ceremony, whether the occasion is a wedding, a house warming or a welcome for special visitors. Without fail, a pyramid shaped decoration will take centre stage at the ceremony as the guests sit around it in a circle.
    mak-beng-1.jpg
  • Phra Nang Cave, on the east side of Railay, is famous for its stalactites and stalagmites. Since ancient times, Phra Nang Cave or Princess Cave is where fishermen make offerings to the symbolic Phallus of Shiva Siwaleung or Palad Khik in Thai.  Fishermen say the cave is home to a mythical sea princess.  They believe offerings will help them reap fish and protect them from danger.  The cave contains a remarkable collection of carved phallic fertility symbols.
    phra-nang-cave-5.jpg
  • Phra Nang Cave, on the east side of Railay, is famous for its wonderful stalactites and stalagmites. Since ancient times, Phra Nang Cave or Princess Cave is where fishermen make offerings to the symbolic Phallus of Shiva Siwaleung or Palad Khik in Thai.  Fishermen say the cave is home to a mythical sea princess.  They believe offerings will help them reap fish and protect them from danger.  The cave contains a remarkable collection of carved phallic fertility symbols.
    phra-nang-cave-4.jpg
  • Phra Nang Cave, on the east side of Railay, is famous for its wonderful stalactites and stalagmites. Since ancient times, Phra Nang Cave or Princess Cave is where fishermen make offerings to the symbolic Phallus of Shiva Siwaleung or Palad Khik in Thai.  Fishermen say the cave is home to a mythical sea princess.  They believe offerings will help them reap fish and protect them from danger.  The cave contains a remarkable collection of carved phallic fertility symbols.
    phra-nang-cave-2.jpg
  • Phra Nang Cave, on the east side of Railay, is famous for its wonderful stalactites and stalagmites. Since ancient times, Phra Nang Cave or Princess Cave is where fishermen make offerings to the symbolic Phallus of Shiva Siwaleung or Palad Khik in Thai.  Fishermen say the cave is home to a mythical sea princess.  They believe offerings will help them reap fish and protect them from danger.  The cave contains a remarkable collection of carved phallic fertility symbols.
    phra-nang-cave-3.jpg
  • Bundle of Palm Fronds, used for making canang sari or Hindu offerings.  Natural materials are still often used in Bali for wrapping things, such as foods and offerings.
    palm-fronds-01.jpg
  • My Son Ruins & Sanctuary are set in a small valley in Quang Nam Province, about 40km from Hoi An City. Of the Cham ruins in Viet Nam, My Son possesses several monuments and epitaphs, which are even now being being studied by archeologists.  Each new monarch came to My Son after his accession to the throne, for the ceremony of purification and to present offerings and erect new monuments. The temples at My Son were built into groups that basically followed the same model. Each group was comprised of a main sanctuary surrounded by towers and supplementary monuments dedicated to Shiva. The smaller temples are devoted to the spirits of the eight compass points.
    my-son-21.jpg
  • My Son Ruins & Sanctuary are set in a small valley in Quang Nam Province, about 40km from Hoi An City. Of the Cham ruins in Viet Nam, My Son possesses several monuments and epitaphs, which are even now being being studied by archeologists.  Each new monarch came to My Son after his accession to the throne, for the ceremony of purification and to present offerings and erect new monuments. The temples at My Son were built into groups that basically followed the same model. Each group was comprised of a main sanctuary surrounded by towers and supplementary monuments dedicated to Shiva. The smaller temples are devoted to the spirits of the eight compass points.
    my-son-sanctuary-1.jpg
  • Quan Cong Temple Hoi An was originally called Ong Pagoda is typical of built by the Minh Huong Chinese immigrants along with their Vietnamese neighbors.  The temple was built in 1653 and is dedicated to Quan Cong, a mandarin of the Han Dynasty, a talented general and symbol for the Chinese of courage, piety and loyalty as well as moderation and righteousness.  Can Cong Temple is popular with those wishing to make offerings to pray for luck in their travels.
    quan-cong-2.jpg
  • In the past, people brought straw sandals or waraji as offerings to temples, in hope of having healthy feet or to receive travel protection from the temple. Even though Japanese rarely wear waraji sandals anymore with the exception of a few monks, the custom still exists.  Naritasan Shinshoji is one of the most important Buddhist temples in the Tokyo area, and the Head of the Chisan Shingon Buddhism sect.
    waraji.jpg
  • Straw Sandals at Naritasan Shinshoji - In the past, people brought straw sandals or waraji as offerings to temples, in hope of having healthy feet or to receive travel protection from the temple. Even though Japanese rarely wear waraji sandals anymore with the exception of a few monks, the custom still exists.  Naritasan Shinshoji is one of the most important Buddhist temples in the Tokyo area, and the Head of the Chisan Shingon Buddhism sect.
    shinshoji-2.jpg
  • Crane Fountain at Singapore Botanic Garden -  a major visitor attraction boasting an array of botanical & horticultural offerings with a rich plant collection of worldwide significance. Enhancing these resources are recreational facilities, educational displays and events for visitors surrounded by nature. The garden was first set up by Stamford Raffles, who was the founder of Singapore as well as being a naturalist at Fort Canning.  The original venue closed in 1829 and moved to the present site in 1859. In 2015 the Gardens received inscription as UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    crane-fountain-singapore-botanic-5.jpg
  • Literally hundreds of penises or rather phallus statue or statuettes from small wooden carvings to big stone sculptures that stand ten feet tall and decorated with ribbons - make this shrine quite unique. It honors Chao Mae Tubtim, a female fertility spirit. Women visit this shrine when they are trying to conceive, leaving offerings of lotus and jasmine.
    tuptim-shrine-4.jpg
  • Sri Mahamariamman Temple is the oldest Hindu temple in Penang, Malaysia. The Hindu temple has occupied the same spot for more than 200 years. Amazing sculptures of gods and goddesses have been sculpted over the main entrance of the temple. The temple is also known as Sri Muthu Mariamman Temple and Sri Arulmigu Mahariamman Temple. When visiting the temple, do remember to take off your shoes before entering inside. The interior of the temple is also filled with fascinating statues of Hindu deities including the Lord Subramiam, Durga and Ganapathy. During festive seasons, such as Deepavali and Thaipusam, the temples will be packed with thousands of devotees making offerings.
    Sri-Mahamariamman-Penang-04.jpg
  • My Son Ruins & Sanctuary are set in a small valley in Quang Nam Province, about 40km from Hoi An City. Of the Cham ruins in Viet Nam, My Son possesses several monuments and epitaphs, which are even now being being studied by archeologists.  Each new monarch came to My Son after his accession to the throne, for the ceremony of purification and to present offerings and erect new monuments. The temples at My Son were built into groups that basically followed the same model. Each group was comprised of a main sanctuary surrounded by towers and supplementary monuments dedicated to Shiva. The smaller temples are devoted to the spirits of the eight compass points.
    my-son-ruins-47.jpg
  • My Son Ruins & Sanctuary are set in a small valley in Quang Nam Province, about 40km from Hoi An City. Of the Cham ruins in Viet Nam, My Son possesses several monuments and epitaphs, which are even now being being studied by archeologists.  Each new monarch came to My Son after his accession to the throne, for the ceremony of purification and to present offerings and erect new monuments. The temples at My Son were built into groups that basically followed the same model. Each group was comprised of a main sanctuary surrounded by towers and supplementary monuments dedicated to Shiva. The smaller temples are devoted to the spirits of the eight compass points.
    my-son-ruins-46.jpg
  • My Son Ruins & Sanctuary are set in a small valley in Quang Nam Province, about 40km from Hoi An City. Of the Cham ruins in Viet Nam, My Son possesses several monuments and epitaphs, which are even now being being studied by archeologists.  Each new monarch came to My Son after his accession to the throne, for the ceremony of purification and to present offerings and erect new monuments. The temples at My Son were built into groups that basically followed the same model. Each group was comprised of a main sanctuary surrounded by towers and supplementary monuments dedicated to Shiva. The smaller temples are devoted to the spirits of the eight compass points.
    my-son-ruins-45.jpg
  • My Son Ruins & Sanctuary are set in a small valley in Quang Nam Province, about 40km from Hoi An City. Of the Cham ruins in Viet Nam, My Son possesses several monuments and epitaphs, which are even now being being studied by archeologists.  Each new monarch came to My Son after his accession to the throne, for the ceremony of purification and to present offerings and erect new monuments. The temples at My Son were built into groups that basically followed the same model. Each group was comprised of a main sanctuary surrounded by towers and supplementary monuments dedicated to Shiva. The smaller temples are devoted to the spirits of the eight compass points.
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  • My Son Ruins & Sanctuary are set in a small valley in Quang Nam Province, about 40km from Hoi An City. Of the Cham ruins in Viet Nam, My Son possesses several monuments and epitaphs, which are even now being being studied by archeologists.  Each new monarch came to My Son after his accession to the throne, for the ceremony of purification and to present offerings and erect new monuments. The temples at My Son were built into groups that basically followed the same model. Each group was comprised of a main sanctuary surrounded by towers and supplementary monuments dedicated to Shiva. The smaller temples are devoted to the spirits of the eight compass points.
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  • My Son Ruins & Sanctuary are set in a small valley in Quang Nam Province, about 40km from Hoi An City. Of the Cham ruins in Viet Nam, My Son possesses several monuments and epitaphs, which are even now being being studied by archeologists.  Each new monarch came to My Son after his accession to the throne, for the ceremony of purification and to present offerings and erect new monuments. The temples at My Son were built into groups that basically followed the same model. Each group was comprised of a main sanctuary surrounded by towers and supplementary monuments dedicated to Shiva. The smaller temples are devoted to the spirits of the eight compass points.
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  • Apsara at My Son Ruins - My Son Ruins & Sanctuary are set in a small valley in Quang Nam Province, about 40km from Hoi An City. Of the Cham ruins in Viet Nam, My Son possesses several monuments and epitaphs, which are even now being being studied by archeologists.  Each new monarch came to My Son after his accession to the throne, for the ceremony of purification and to present offerings and erect new monuments. The temples at My Son were built into groups that basically followed the same model. Each group was comprised of a main sanctuary surrounded by towers and supplementary monuments dedicated to Shiva. The smaller temples are devoted to the spirits of the eight compass points.
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  • Apsara at My Son Ruins - My Son Ruins & Sanctuary are set in a small valley in Quang Nam Province, about 40km from Hoi An City. Of the Cham ruins in Viet Nam, My Son possesses several monuments and epitaphs, which are even now being being studied by archeologists.  Each new monarch came to My Son after his accession to the throne, for the ceremony of purification and to present offerings and erect new monuments. The temples at My Son were built into groups that basically followed the same model. Each group was comprised of a main sanctuary surrounded by towers and supplementary monuments dedicated to Shiva. The smaller temples are devoted to the spirits of the eight compass points.
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  • Apsara at My Son Ruins - My Son Ruins & Sanctuary are set in a small valley in Quang Nam Province, about 40km from Hoi An City. Of the Cham ruins in Viet Nam, My Son possesses several monuments and epitaphs, which are even now being being studied by archeologists.  Each new monarch came to My Son after his accession to the throne, for the ceremony of purification and to present offerings and erect new monuments. The temples at My Son were built into groups that basically followed the same model. Each group was comprised of a main sanctuary surrounded by towers and supplementary monuments dedicated to Shiva. The smaller temples are devoted to the spirits of the eight compass points.
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  • Apsara at My Son Ruins - My Son Ruins & Sanctuary are set in a small valley in Quang Nam Province, about 40km from Hoi An City. Of the Cham ruins in Viet Nam, My Son possesses several monuments and epitaphs, which are even now being being studied by archeologists.  Each new monarch came to My Son after his accession to the throne, for the ceremony of purification and to present offerings and erect new monuments. The temples at My Son were built into groups that basically followed the same model. Each group was comprised of a main sanctuary surrounded by towers and supplementary monuments dedicated to Shiva. The smaller temples are devoted to the spirits of the eight compass points.
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  • My Son Ruins & Sanctuary are set in a small valley in Quang Nam Province, about 40km from Hoi An City. Of the Cham ruins in Viet Nam, My Son possesses several monuments and epitaphs, which are even now being being studied by archeologists.  Each new monarch came to My Son after his accession to the throne, for the ceremony of purification and to present offerings and erect new monuments. The temples at My Son were built into groups that basically followed the same model. Each group was comprised of a main sanctuary surrounded by towers and supplementary monuments dedicated to Shiva. The smaller temples are devoted to the spirits of the eight compass points.
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  • My Son Ruins & Sanctuary are set in a small valley in Quang Nam Province, about 40km from Hoi An City. Of the Cham ruins in Viet Nam, My Son possesses several monuments and epitaphs, which are even now being being studied by archeologists.  Each new monarch came to My Son after his accession to the throne, for the ceremony of purification and to present offerings and erect new monuments. The temples at My Son were built into groups that basically followed the same model. Each group was comprised of a main sanctuary surrounded by towers and supplementary monuments dedicated to Shiva. The smaller temples are devoted to the spirits of the eight compass points.
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  • Quan Cong Temple Hoi An was originally called Ong Pagoda is typical of built by the Minh Huong Chinese immigrants along with their Vietnamese neighbors.  The temple was built in 1653 and is dedicated to Quan Cong, a mandarin of the Han Dynasty, a talented general and symbol for the Chinese of courage, piety and loyalty as well as moderation and righteousness.  Can Cong Temple is popular with those wishing to make offerings to pray for luck in their travels.
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  • Bandstand at  Singapore Botanic Garden - Singapore Botanic Garden Bandstand - The octagonal gazebo was erected in 1930.  Although no longer used for music performances, it is a favorite wedding photo opportunity spot.  The bandstand is also icon and symbol of the Garden. Singapore Botanic Garden is  a major visitor attraction in Singapore boasting an array of botanical & horticultural offerings with a rich plant collection of worldwide significance. Enhancing these resources are recreational facilities, educational displays and events for visitors surrounded by nature. The garden was first set up by Stamford Raffles, who was the founder of Singapore as well as being a naturalist at Fort Canning.  The original venue closed in 1829 and moved to the present site in 1859. In 2015 the Gardens received inscription as UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • Waterfall at Singapore Botanic Garden - The Singapore Botanic Gardens is a major visitor attraction boasting an array of botanical & horticultural offerings with a rich plant collection of worldwide significance. Enhancing these resources are recreational facilities, educational displays and events for visitors surrounded by nature. The garden was first set up by Stamford Raffles, who was the founder of Singapore as well as being a naturalist at Fort Canning.  The original venue closed in 1829 and moved to the present site in 1859. In 2015 the Gardens received inscription as UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • Waterfall at Singapore Botanic Garden - The Singapore Botanic Gardens is a major visitor attraction boasting an array of botanical & horticultural offerings with a rich plant collection of worldwide significance. Enhancing these resources are recreational facilities, educational displays and events for visitors surrounded by nature. The garden was first set up by Stamford Raffles, who was the founder of Singapore as well as being a naturalist at Fort Canning.  The original venue closed in 1829 and moved to the present site in 1859. In 2015 the Gardens received inscription as UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • Singapore Botanic Garden is a major visitor attraction in Singapore boasting an array of botanical & horticultural offerings with a rich plant collection of worldwide significance. Enhancing these resources are recreational facilities, educational displays and events for visitors surrounded by nature. The garden was first set up by Stamford Raffles, who was the founder of Singapore as well as being a naturalist at Fort Canning.  The original venue closed in 1829 and moved to the present site in 1859. In 2015 the Gardens received inscription as UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • Swan Lake Singapore Botanic Gardens - it is home to many different species of aquatic plants and fish, it is named Swan Lake because of a pair of beautiful mute swans from that glide around the lake.  Singapore Botanic Garden is a major visitor attraction in Singapore boasting an array of botanical & horticultural offerings with a rich plant collection of worldwide significance. Enhancing these resources are recreational facilities, educational displays and events for visitors surrounded by nature. The garden was first set up by Stamford Raffles, who was the founder of Singapore as well as being a naturalist at Fort Canning.  The original venue closed in 1829 and moved to the present site in 1859. In 2015 the Gardens received inscription as UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • Singapore Botanic Garden is a major visitor attraction in Singapore boasting an array of botanical & horticultural offerings with a rich plant collection of worldwide significance. Enhancing these resources are recreational facilities, educational displays and events for visitors surrounded by nature. The garden was first set up by Stamford Raffles, who was the founder of Singapore as well as being a naturalist at Fort Canning.  The original venue closed in 1829 and moved to the present site in 1859. In 2015 the Gardens received inscription as UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • Swan Lake Singapore Botanic Gardens - it is home to many different species of aquatic plants and fish, it is named Swan Lake because of a pair of beautiful mute swans from that glide around the lake.  Singapore Botanic Garden is a major visitor attraction in Singapore boasting an array of botanical & horticultural offerings with a rich plant collection of worldwide significance. Enhancing these resources are recreational facilities, educational displays and events for visitors surrounded by nature. The garden was first set up by Stamford Raffles, who was the founder of Singapore as well as being a naturalist at Fort Canning.  The original venue closed in 1829 and moved to the present site in 1859. In 2015 the Gardens received inscription as UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • Singapore Botanic Garden is a major visitor attraction in Singapore boasting an array of botanical & horticultural offerings with a rich plant collection of worldwide significance. Enhancing these resources are recreational facilities, educational displays and events for visitors surrounded by nature. The garden was first set up by Stamford Raffles, who was the founder of Singapore as well as being a naturalist at Fort Canning.  The original venue closed in 1829 and moved to the present site in 1859. In 2015 the Gardens received inscription as UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • Evolution Garden - Take a journey through time, from the fiery beginnings of our planet to the first living organisms and gradually changing plant life on land.  Singapore Botanic Garden is a major visitor attraction in Singapore boasting an array of botanical & horticultural offerings with a rich plant collection of worldwide significance. Enhancing these resources are recreational facilities, educational displays and events for visitors surrounded by nature. The garden was first set up by Stamford Raffles, who was the founder of Singapore as well as being a naturalist at Fort Canning.  The original venue closed in 1829 and moved to the present site in 1859. In 2015 the Gardens received inscription as UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • Evolution Garden - Take a journey through time, from the fiery beginnings of our planet to the first living organisms and gradually changing plant life on land.  Singapore Botanic Garden is a major visitor attraction in Singapore boasting an array of botanical & horticultural offerings with a rich plant collection of worldwide significance. Enhancing these resources are recreational facilities, educational displays and events for visitors surrounded by nature. The garden was first set up by Stamford Raffles, who was the founder of Singapore as well as being a naturalist at Fort Canning.  The original venue closed in 1829 and moved to the present site in 1859. In 2015 the Gardens received inscription as UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • Crane Fountain at Singapore Botanic Garden -  a major visitor attraction boasting an array of botanical & horticultural offerings with a rich plant collection of worldwide significance. Enhancing these resources are recreational facilities, educational displays and events for visitors surrounded by nature. The garden was first set up by Stamford Raffles, who was the founder of Singapore as well as being a naturalist at Fort Canning.  The original venue closed in 1829 and moved to the present site in 1859. In 2015 the Gardens received inscription as UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • Clocktower at Singapore Botanic Garden - The Singapore Botanic Gardens is a major visitor attraction boasting an array of botanical & horticultural offerings with a rich plant collection of worldwide significance. Enhancing these resources are recreational facilities, educational displays and events for visitors surrounded by nature. The garden was first set up by Stamford Raffles, who was the founder of Singapore as well as being a naturalist at Fort Canning.  The original venue closed in 1829 and moved to the present site in 1859. In 2015 the Gardens received inscription as UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • Burkill Hall at Singapore Botanic Garden -  a major visitor attraction boasting an array of botanical & horticultural offerings with a rich plant collection of worldwide significance. Enhancing these resources are recreational facilities, educational displays and events for visitors surrounded by nature. The garden was first set up by Stamford Raffles, who was the founder of Singapore as well as being a naturalist at Fort Canning.  The original venue closed in 1829 and moved to the present site in 1859. In 2015 the Gardens received inscription as UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • Bandstand at  Singapore Botanic Garden - Singapore Botanic Garden Bandstand - The octagonal gazebo was erected in 1930.  Although no longer used for music performances, it is a favorite wedding photo opportunity spot.  The bandstand is also icon and symbol of the Garden. Singapore Botanic Garden is  a major visitor attraction in Singapore boasting an array of botanical & horticultural offerings with a rich plant collection of worldwide significance. Enhancing these resources are recreational facilities, educational displays and events for visitors surrounded by nature. The garden was first set up by Stamford Raffles, who was the founder of Singapore as well as being a naturalist at Fort Canning.  The original venue closed in 1829 and moved to the present site in 1859. In 2015 the Gardens received inscription as UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • Boun Awk Phansa  is a day of celebrations, most notably the boat races held along the Mekong River.   On the first day at dawn, donations and offerings are made at temples around the country and in the evening candlelight processions are held around the temples before the big races held in Vientiane and Pakse along hte Mekong.
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  • Wat Phnom "Temple of the Mountains" or "Mountain Pagoda" is a Buddhist temple in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The southwest corner of the vihear and stupa, is a small shrine dedicated to Lady Penh. which is often crowded with the faithful bringing their prayers and food offerings to the woman deemed responsible for the founding of the wat.
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  • Wat Phnom "Temple of the Mountains" or "Mountain Pagoda" is a Buddhist temple in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The southwest corner of the vihear and stupa, is a small shrine dedicated to Lady Penh. which is often crowded with the faithful bringing their prayers and food offerings to the woman deemed responsible for the founding of the wat.
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  • Wat Phnom "Temple of the Mountains" or "Mountain Pagoda" is a Buddhist temple in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The southwest corner of the vihear and stupa, is a small shrine dedicated to Lady Penh. which is often crowded with the faithful bringing their prayers and food offerings to the woman deemed responsible for the founding of the wat.
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  • Sri Mahamariamman Temple is the oldest Hindu temple in Penang, Malaysia. The Hindu temple has occupied the same spot for more than 200 years. Amazing sculptures of gods and goddesses have been sculpted over the main entrance of the temple. The temple is also known as Sri Muthu Mariamman Temple and Sri Arulmigu Mahariamman Temple. When visiting the temple, do remember to take off your shoes before entering inside. The interior of the temple is also filled with fascinating statues of Hindu deities including the Lord Subramiam, Durga and Ganapathy. During festive seasons, such as Deepavali and Thaipusam, the temples will be packed with thousands of devotees making offerings.
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  • Sri Mahamariamman Temple is the oldest Hindu temple in Penang, Malaysia. The Hindu temple has occupied the same spot for more than 200 years. Amazing sculptures of gods and goddesses have been sculpted over the main entrance of the temple. The temple is also known as Sri Muthu Mariamman Temple and Sri Arulmigu Mahariamman Temple. When visiting the temple, do remember to take off your shoes before entering inside. The interior of the temple is also filled with fascinating statues of Hindu deities including the Lord Subramiam, Durga and Ganapathy. During festive seasons, such as Deepavali and Thaipusam, the temples will be packed with thousands of devotees making offerings.
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