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7 Beautiful Temples in Asia

Unless you’re born and raised in Asia, you probably haven’t even heard of some of these places. But just like the much more famous European cathedrals and churches, Asia’s temples are amazing works of art just waiting to be discovered. Here’s a look at the seven most beautiful holy places in Asia.

7. Kinkaku-ji, Japan

Kinkaku-ji temple

Also known as the Golden Pavilion, Kinkaku-ji was built in 1397 as a retirement villa for one of Japan’s famous shoguns. It was his son who turned it into a Zen temple. This three-story building is where many important relics of Buddha are being kept.

Kinkaku-ji temple

It was burned down twice during the Onin War and once in 1950 accidentally, by a monk who then tried to kill himself. Kinkaku-ji was completely rebuilt in 1955 and the decaying gold leaf covering the top two stories was replaced by a thicker new one. The setting of the Golden Pavilion is also, as you can see, breathtaking.

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6. Prambanan, Indonesia

Prambanan temple

Built sometime around 850 CE, the Prambanan temple complex in Indonesia is one of the world’s largest remaining Hindu legacies. The foundation rises 47 meters above the ground and it symbolizes the triumph of the Hindu religion in Indonesia. It has been added on UNESCO’s World Heritage Site list in 1991.

Prambanan temple

There are over 200 temples in the Prambanan temple complex, but the most impressive ones are the three set in the primary yard and dedicated to the gods Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma. The highest and largest one is dedicated to the goddess Shiva and it is beautifully decorated with statues and paintings depicting Hindu legends.

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5. Borobudur, Indonesia

Borobudur temple

One of the oldest holy places in Indonesia, Borobudur is a Buddhist monument built sometime in the ninth century, where those of strong faith still come to pray. The three levels of Borobudur, that the pilgrims have to ascend, symbolize the three levels of Buddhist cosmology, Kamadhatu, Rupadhatu and Arupadhatu.

Borobudur temple

Borobudur was deserted for centuries until 1814 when the English ruler of Java Island at that time learned about it from the locals. Restoration started immediately and now this Buddhist place of pilgrimage is on UNESCO’s World Heritage Site list. Unlike other temples, Borobudur was built atop a bedrock hill, 265m above sea-level.

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4. Shwedagon Pagoda, Myanmar

Shwedagon pagoda

Measuring 98 meters in height, this giant stupa is the most sacred Buddhist pagoda in all of Myanmar, hosting relics of the last four Buddhas enshrined inside it. There are no records of when the Shwedagon Pagoda was built, legends say it was 2500 years ago but archeological reports say the stupa dates back to somewhere between the 6^th and 10^th centuries.

Shwedagon pagoda

Shwedagon Pagoda is also known as the Golden Pagoda and unlike other structures that are painted golden, this Buddhist place of worship is actually covered with real gold. In the 15^th century the queen ordered that it be leafed in gold and to this day, visitors sometimes buy small gold leafs and decorate the pagoda.

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3. Tiger’s Nest, Bhutan

Tigers Nest Monastery

The most sacred place in Bhutan, Tiger’s Nest Monastery is also one of the most beautiful and impressive holy structures in the world. It sits atop a cliff, at a height of 3,120 meters, watching over the Paro valley below. Legend says Guru Rinpoche (an important figure in Buddhism) flew to this place on the back of a tiger and meditated in a cave for three months. The cave is said to be part of Tiger’s Nest Monastery.

Tigers Nest Monastery

The Tiger’s Nest Monastery we see today was built in 1962, but it was seriously damaged in a fire that broke out in 1998. Reconstruction was done using old photographs and writings but there was hardly any documentation on the inside of the monastery and the objects it housed. People can journey to this incredible place by foot or on mules.

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2. The Golden Temple, India

The Golden Temple

Sri Harmadir Sahib, as it is known in India, is one of the most sacred places for Sikhs everywhere. It started out as a quiet lake in the middle of a forest, a place where Buddha himself is said to have stopped for meditation. Guru Nanak, founder of the Sikh religion also stopped there and after his death, his followers continued to come here for meditation. Over the centuries this Sri Harmadir Sahib became more and more beautiful under the rule of each guru of the Sikhs.

The Golden Temple

Today, the Golden Temple is regarded as a symbol of original Sikh architectural style where the Moslem and Hindu ways of construction come together in harmony. The Golden Temple is built out of marble and gold and decorated with countless valuable gems. It is as peaceful as it is beautiful.

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1. Wat Rong Khun, Thailand

Wat Rong Khun

The White Temple built in the Chiang Rai province is unlike any of the other temples of Thailand. It is a modern masterpiece built by Chalermchai Kositpipat, a popular artist who dedicated 10 years of his life to this grand project, in the name of Buddha. It is a modern project built almost entirely out of white materials and decorated with small pieces of mirrored glass that make it glitter, especially during the night.

Wat Rong Khun

Asked about his project, Chalermchai Kositpipat said he intended to build a replica of the magnificent and resplendent heaven. He managed to blend traditional Buddhist elements with modern, contemporary themes and that’s what makes Wat Rong Khun unique. If you‘re ever in Thailand be sure to stop by the White Temple, it is more than worth the time.

The Most Historical Cities in America

America may only be a baby relative to many other parts of the world. However, that certainly doesn’t mean the country lacks an interesting history. Here are some cities in the United States with a rich cultural heritage:

New York City, New York

Originally settled by the Dutch in 1625, New York was conquered by the British in 1664. New York has since played an important role in American history. An important strategic point for the early colonists, the city was the gateway to upper New York and the Hudson Valley. Since the American Revolution, New York has become the financial capital of the world and a major center of academia, fashion and culture. The Big Apple was also the traditional arrival point for millions of immigrants. You can now visit Ellis Island and learn about the waves of immigration that made the United States the superpower it remains to the present day.

Boston, Massachusetts

Founded in 1631 by British Puritans, Boston is one of the oldest cities in America. It has played a vital role in many facets of American history - as the birthplace of Harvard, the American Revolution, aspects of the modern pubic school system and the burial site for many Founding Fathers. Of note as well, Boston is the birthplace to artists such as The Cars, Aerosmith and shockingly, Boston. When in the city, walk the 2.5 mile Freedom Trail for superb historic sites.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

As the first capital of the United States, the City of Brotherly Love has a lot of history on tap. Philadelphia is the home of Benjamin Franklin, the Continental Congress (all of them), the signing of the Declaration of Independence and of course, the drafting of the American Constitution. Throughout Philadelphia, you can learn about the founding of America, the history of the original Quaker colony, see homes dating back to the 17th century and get a tour by “Benjamin Franklin” himself. It’s a window into 18th century and revolutionary America that is only rivaled by Boston.

Jamestown, Virginia

Founded in 1607, Jamestown was the first English colony in the New World. The Virginia outpost almost folded due to conflict among early settlers before the discipline of John Smith and the cultivation of tobacco got the colony back in order. Jamestown subsequently became the major center of trade in Virginia. Today, historic Jamestown provides a window into 17th century America.

Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston is a major port city in the American South. It played a key role in the Civil War (the first shots were fired here at Fort Sumter) and is a time capsule of the “Old South.” The juxtaposition of white aristocratic wealth and excess against the haunting backdrop of slavery makes Charleston a fascinating place to visit. Much of the old plantation architecture has been wonderfully preserved and a visit to the city is a great way to further understanding of pre-Civil War America.

Savannah, Georgia

One of few to be spared from the ravages of the Civil War, legend has it that General Sherman declared the city of Savannah too beautiful to be destroyed. Tree-lined streets front iconic southern architecture. Iron gates shield plantation-style homes once owned by the upper crust of southern aristocracy. From mere observation one can still imagine conversations in the parlour about the future of the Union. All in all, Savannah is a wonderful step back in time and notably, a great place to sample honest-to-goodness soul food.

St. Augustine, Florida

St. Augustine is the oldest settled city in the United States. Founded in 1565 by the Spanish, Don Pedro Menendez de Aviles named this site after discovering it on August 28th, the feast day of Augustine of Hippo. The city confines contain numerous reminders of Spanish rule, the most notable of which is a classic fortification. The main base of defense in Florida for the Kingdom of Spain at the time, Fort Matanzas National Monument is now under the domain of the National Park Service.

Washington, D.C.

Though not the first capital of America, this city has a wealth of history as the political powerbase of the country. The result of negotiations between the first colonists (each state wanted it somewhere else), the city was sacked and burned during the War of 1812. Rebuilt to completion, today the capital draws millions of tourists every year to iconic monuments, memorials and the Smithsonian Museum complex. As the home of Congress and the White House, no other city can provide as much insight into the United States as Washington D.C.

The World’s 10 Smallest States

They may be small but some of these nations are very important travel destinations and financial paradises. In these cases, size isn’t necessary to make them important. Here are the world’s 10 smallest states:

10. Maldives

The Maldives

Set in the Indian Ocean, the Republic of Maldives is an island nation made up of twenty-six atolls featuring 1,192 islets, out of which just two hundred and fifty six are inhabited. With only around 300,000 inhabitants, the Maldives is the smallest Asian country in terms of population. Before the year 1965, when Maldives became an independent country, there were only 100,000 citizens in the area, but soon after, the number doubled and in 2007 it reached 300,000.

9. Seychelles

Seychelles

Officially called the Republic of Seychelles, this tiny country lays 1,800 km east of the African continent, in the Indian Ocean. It spreads across 115 islands, a surface of 107 square miles. Separated from Britain in 1976, Seychelles became the smallest, independent African state, with a population of just 81,000.

8. Saint Kitts and Nevis

Saint Kitts and Nevis

The Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis is made up of two corresponding islands, the larger, Saint Kitts and the smaller Nevis. It is located in the Leeward Islands and with a population of only 39,000 it is the smallest country in America. It covers just 104 miles.

7. Marshall Islands

Marshall Islands

In the middle of the Pacific, just north of the Equator you can find the Micronesian country of the Marshall Islands. This small nation with a population of just 58,000 souls spread over 70 miles, gained its independence in 1979.

6. Lichtenstein

Lichtenstein

Bordered by Austria to the west and Switzerland to the east, the tiny nation of Lichtenstein is a remnant of the old Holy Roman Empire. Known as the smallest German-speaking country on the planet, Lichtenstein spreads across 62 square miles and has a population of 34,000 citizens. It is best known for its winter destination, and for being a financial paradise.

5. San Marino

San Marino

This small nation claims to be the oldest established state in the world, founded on September 3^rd by Marinus of Rab, a Christian stonemason. It is completely surrounded by Italy and it is set in the Apennine Mountains. San Marino is the third smallest country in Europe, with a population of 29,000 inhabitants and a surface of 24 square miles.

4. Tuvalu

Tuvalu

Halfway between Hawaii and Australia, in the middle of the Pacific Ocean lays the Polynesian island nation of Tuvalu. It became completely independent in 1978, and now it is the second-smallest member of the United Nations. Tuvalu is set on 9 coral attols, covering a surface of only 9 square miles. It has a population of 12,000 souls.

3. Nauru

Nauru

The Republic of Nauru is set in the Southern Pacific and is the world’s smallest island nations, with a surface of just over 8 square miles. Originally inhabited by Micronesian and Polynesian tribes, the island entered Germany’s sphere of influence and was attached as a colony. It was occupied by Japan during WWII and finally achieved independence in 1968. Pleasure Island, as it’s called has a population of 13,000.

2. Monaco

Monaco

They say unless you have an 8-figure sum in your bank account, there is no point in going to Monaco, a nation famous worldwide for its casinos. This tiny state is also known as a tax paradise and many important celebrities make Monaco their residence just to evade some taxes. It has been founded as a state in the 13^th century and it has prospered ever since. Monaco covers just 0.7 square miles and has a population of 32,000.

1. The Vatican

The Vatican

Set in the heart of Rome and separated by a surrounding wall, The Vatican is the smallest state in the world. It spreads across 0.2 square miles and has a population of only 770 people. Despite its size, The Vatican is a state simply because it is viewed as the spiritual center of the Catholic Church and the home of The Pope.

HUMAN BODY

• Our body has 206 bones
• A normal man breath 15 to 18 times in a minute
• while a child below two years of age breaths about 35 times in a minute
• A normal man hearts beat about 72 to 75 times in a minute
• While newly born child heart beats 132 to 140 times in a minute and
• old persons heart beats only 60 times or less in a minute
• A man has 6 litres of blood in his body out of which 5 litres of blood circulates in body
• while 1 litre remains as a storage for emergency.
• The blood takes 23 seconds to complete circulation in a human body and it circulates 3700 times in a day
• Our body has 2500000000000 RBC's
• A heart weighs 250 gm
• A man requires about 3 litres of water every day
• Kidney prepares 1ml of urine in every minute
• About 2200 match sticks can be prepared with the phosphate present in human body
• A two inch long nail can be prepared with the iron present in bodyand
• A human body has so much current that a 25 watt bulb can be lighted for 10 minutes.

JOKES

• Banta for an exam had studied only one essay 'FRIEND', but in the
  exam the essay which came was 'FATHER' . he replaced friend with father
  in the essay and it read: AM A VERY FATHERLY PERSON,
  I HAVE LOTS OF FATHERS, SOME OF MY FATHERS ARE
  MALE AND SOME ARE FEMALE. MY TRUE
  FATHER IS MY NEIGHBOUR.

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Interviewer: what s ur qualification?
Santa: Sir I am Ph.D.
Interviewer : what do u mean by Ph.D?
Santa: (smiling) PASSED HIGH SCHOOL with DIFFICULTY....