Saturday, July 25, 2009

The World's Incredible Temples

1.The Prambanan Temple.Indonesia


The Prambanan is the largest Hindu temple complex in Central Java in Indonesia and one of the largest Hindu temples in south-east Asia listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was built around 10th century and dedicated to Shiva.


2.The Taj Mahal Temple.India



The Taj Mahal is a mausoleum located in Agra, India, completed in 1653 by a Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan, in memory of his favorite (third) wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died giving birth to their fourteenth child.


3. The Lotus Temple. India

The Bahá'í House of Worship in Delhi, India, popularly known as the Lotus Temple due to its flowerlike shape, is a Bahá'í House of Worship and also a prominent attraction in Delhi. It was completed in 1986. The temple was opened to public worship in December 1986. Until 2002, it attracted more than 50 million visitors. It has been one of the most visited buildings in the world - the temple rivals the Eiffel Tower and the Taj Mahal (in terms of the visitor numbers).

4.The Wat Rong Khu Temple. Thailand
Wat Rong Khun Chiang Rai

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