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Discover the serene beauty of Jogyesa Temple in Seoul, South Korea. Captured by Marcus Nilsson.

10 Famous Temples In India To Visit 1 Step into the divine realm of India's sacred heritage. Uncover the allure of these distinguished holy sites as we unveil the 10 famous temples that are a must-visit for every traveler.

female king of Egypt (reigned in her own right c. 1473–58 BCE) who attained unprecedented power for a woman, adopting the full titles and regalia of a pharaoh. Read more about the queen history in the first comment #hatshepsuttemple #valleyofthekings #Egyptlovers #templesoftheworld #photooftheday #beautifulegypt #Luxor #egypte #lesfrançaisvoyagent #discoveregypt #switzerland_vacations https://www.instagram.com/p/CPNqiN1sLMM/?utm_medium=tumblr

7 Hues of most photographed temple in Indonesia - Tanah Lot Set offshore, this Hindu temple is one of the most famous Hindu temples in Bali, and the most photographed. Built on a large coral rock, sunsets should not be missed at this temple. It is located on the coast of Beraban village in the Tabanan regency and one of 7 sea temples, each within eyesight of the next, to form a chain along the south-western coast of Bali. Soak in the enchanting beauty of this old Hindu pilgrimage site set on top of an outcrop in the midst of always gushing waves. #tanahlot #puratanahlot #templesoftheworld #temple #hinduism #hindu #hindutemple #vintagetemples #architecture #templesofindia #incredibeindia #hinduism #buddhism #incredibleindia #vintage #history #kings #royalty #wondersoftheworld #worldrecord #indianhistory #ancientarchitecture #ancientindia #templesoftheworld #photography #photograph #vintagestory (at Tanah Lot, Tabanan, Bali) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCOXIRiJd8x/?igshid=1l5vvqh8e54uw

The Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple is one of the most distinguished and captivating Hindu temples in the world. With an enriching history, this temple is considered to be the world’s largest functioning Hindu temple and the largest Temple in India. Built in 9th century AD by the Gangas, it is spread over an area of 155 Acres. A masterpiece of human creative genius, the temple takes you back to the bygone era. Dedicated to Lord Ranaganatha, a form of Lord Vishnu, this is a must visit on you temple trail in South India! *As per legend, Alauddin Khilji’s general, Malik Kafur, invaded the region and stole the main idol in the 13th century. The idol was taken to Delhi. The devotees of the temple travelled to Delhi and convinced the emperor to return the idol. #templesoftheworld #temples #templesofindia #biggesttemple #largesttemple #largesttempleinindia #largesthindutemple #temple #architecture #incredibeindia #hinduism #buddhism #incredibleindia #vintage #history #kings #royalty #wondersoftheworld #worldrecord #indianhistory #ancientarchitecture #ancientindia #templesoftheworld #photography #photograph #vintagestory #malik #alllivesmatter (at Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCDC8Ofp7Ds/?igshid=1u2ce5c331gl9

Konark Sun Temple Dedicated to Sun God Surya, the name Konark derives from Sanskrit words 'Kona' and 'Ark' which mean 'Angle' and 'Sun' The 12 carved wheels at the base of the temple represent the 12 months of the year. They also tell time! The spokes of the wheel form the shape of a sundial. The exact time of the day can be calculated seeing the shadow cast by the wheels Each wheel here has 8 spokes, each representing a 'prahar' which is a 3-hour period, adding up to 24 hours which is a day The temple is shaped in the form of a huge sun chariot. This chariot is drawn by 7 horses, which represents seven days of a week. The temple is one of the UNESCO sites in India for its unique model of antique architecture. It is also featured in various lists of Seven Wonders of the World. Part of the temple structure collapsed or was destroyed in the 17th Century. It is believed the collapsed structure had a 52 Tonne Magnet at the top. The magnet made the main statue levitate in the air You can find two lions at either sides of the entrance, that are seen crushing an elephant each. Beneath each elephant is a human being. Here, lion represents power and the elephant portrays wealth. The illustration symbolises major problems faced by man - money and power The Sun Temple also has an abundance of sculptures that depict kama, artha, dharma and moksha that are the four major pursuits of life Getting There: It is approximately 60 km from the capital Bhubaneswar and 35 km from Puri #incredibleindia #templesoftheworld #konark #konarksuntemple #history #kpop #k #temple #architecture #templesofindia #hinduism #buddhism #incredibleindia #vintage #history #kings #royalty #wondersoftheworld #worldrecord #indianhistory #ancientarchitecture #ancientindia #templesoftheworld #photography #photograph #vintagestory #indianart #indianculture #india (at Konark Sun Temple) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCAiGxmJkAj/?igshid=10265xxsrs5ht

What a beautiful temple #ldstemple #newportbeachtemple #templesoftheworld #thechurchofjesuschristoflatterdaysaints #beautiful (at LDS Temple Newport Beach, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9KzD-SHmAu/?igshid=1mxx97yry5uzs

Night temple crawl #templesoftheworld #onlyinjapan #streetsofkyoto #homotravel #ทำบุญเก้าวัดขอเนื้อคู่ #สาธุ🙏 (at Kyoto, Japan)