Sacred Odyssey: Temples Beyond the Ordinary

31 Dec, 2023

Located in Chiang Rai, Thailand, Wat Rong Khun is a contemporary Buddhist temple known for its stunning white facade with intricate mirror and glass mosaics. 

Wat Rong Khun (White Temple) - Thailand

Perched on the edge of a cliff in the Paro Valley, Bhutan, Tiger's Nest Monastery is a sacred Buddhist site with a unique and breathtaking location.

Tiger's Nest Monastery (Paro Taktsang) - Bhutan

Situated in Kyoto, Japan, Kinkaku-ji is a Zen Buddhist temple covered in gold leaf. The stunning golden exterior is reflected in the surrounding pond, creating a picturesque and serene atmosphere. 

Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) - Japan

Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, Cambodia, is the largest religious monument in the world. It was originally built as a Hindu temple in the 12th century but later transformed into a Buddhist temple.

Angkor Wat - Cambodia

Located in Delhi, India, the Lotus Temple is a Bahá'í House of Worship known for its lotus flower-inspired design. The temple has won numerous architectural awards for its unique structure, which symbolizes purity, peace, and the divinity of every religion.

Lotus Temple - India

Prambanan, located in Java, Indonesia, is a complex of Hindu temples dedicated to the Trimurti – the creator (Brahma), the preserver (Vishnu), and the destroyer (Shiva). The tall and pointed architecture of the temples is characteristic of the region.

Prambanan - Indonesia

This temple, located in Srirangam, Tamil Nadu, India, is one of the largest functioning Hindu temples in the world. The complex is dedicated to Lord Ranganatha (a reclining form of Lord Vishnu) and is known for its intricate carvings, colorful gopurams (entrance towers), and the unique Dravidian architecture.

Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple - India