Angkor Vat

Angkor Wat (or Angkor Vat) is a temple at Angkor, Cambodia, built for king Suryavarman II in the early 12th century as his state temple and capital city. The largest and best-preserved temple at the site, it is the only one to have remained a significant religious centre—first Hindu, then Buddhist—since its foundation. The temple is the epitome of the high classical style of Khmer architecture. It has become a symbol of Cambodia, appearing on itsnational flag, and it is the country's prime attraction for visitors. Angkor Wat combines two basic plans of Khmer temple architecture: the temple mountain and the later galleried temples. It is designed to represent Mount Meru, home of the gods in Hindu mythology: within a moat and an outer wall 3.6 km (2.2 miles) long are three rectangular galleries, each raised above the next. At the centre of the temple stands a quincunx of towers. Unlike most Angkorian temples, Angkor Wat is oriented to the west; scholars are divided as to the significance of this. As well as for the grandeur and harmony of the architecture, the temple is admired for its extensive bas-reliefs and for the numerous devatas adorning its walls.

According to Guinness World Records, it is the largest religious structure in the world.

Angkor Wat

The inner sanctuary of Angkor Wat, seen from the east.

The "mother of all temples" - Angkor Wat. No photograph can quite capture the immensity of this monument (which may be a tomb as well as a temple.) Some of the apparent grandeur of the complex is due to clever perspective. The tip of the central tower is only 65 meters high, although its peak is more than 200 meters above the ground. However, many of the other statistics of the temple are still quite impressive. The temple is surrounded by a 200 meter wide moat (that's more than two football fields to you Americans). You cross the moat on a wide stone causeway to reach the outer wall, which itself is 5.5 kilometers long. Once you pass through the main gate in this wall, another causeway 350 meters long, leads to the inner sanctuary of the temple.

Jagannath Temple, Puri

Jagannath Puri

Location in Orissa
Coordinates:	19°48′17″N 85°49′6″ECoordinates: 19°48′17″N 85°49′6″E
Name
Proper name:	Shri Mandira (ଶ୍ରୀ ମନ୍ଦିର), Bada Deula (ବଡ଼ ଦେଉଳ)
Location
Country:	India
State:	Odisha
District:	Puri
Location:	Puri
Architecture and culture
Primary deity:	Jagannath
Important festivals:	Ratha Yatra, Chandan Yatra, Snana Yatra Hati Besa Nabakalevara
Architectural styles:	Kalinga Architecture
History
Date built:	1161

The Jagannath Temple in Puri is a famous, sacred Hindu temple dedicated to Jagannath and located on the eastern coast of India, at Puri in the state of Odisha. The name Jagannath comes from the word Jagat-Nath (Jagat+Nath = Jagannath) which means 'Lord of the Universe' (Jagat = world, Nath = Master/protector).

Remind You To Believe In Yourself

Remind You To Believe In Yourself

Stay true to who you are.

Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. – Oscar Wilde

Source: http://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/30-motivational-quotes-remind-you-believe-yourself.html

Discover Your Inner Soul

6 Essential Tips To Discover Your Inner Soul And Live Better!

Have you ever realized your sense of being? It is that feeling when you ask yourself “who am I?” Discovering yourself is the first step toward living a better, successful life.

10 Reasons Why Adults Who Play Video Games Are Happier

Recent studies have shown that adults who play video games have higher levels of happiness, and in some cases relaxation, as a result of their gaming.

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Pujas

How to Overcome Negative Energy - Pujas, the Divine Solution

Get rid of Negative Energy with Pujas and Pariharas 

Pujas are the answer to the question “How to Overcome Negative Energy”—Happiness and peace are the most precious gifts of your life. You have to undergo several obstacles before possessing these divine blessings.  The “obstacles” you face on the pathway of success is the “negative energy”. Removal of negative energy is possible only through a divine positive vigor, Pujas and pariharas (remedies).

Performing Pujas —the divine ladder to life!

Gods and goddesses are the divine power who help in removal of negative energy and mark an end to the negative forces that invade your life.  It is believed that they emerged just to help the mankind during times of difficulties. Their aggressiveness will unchain you from the sufferings of enemies, evil eyes, health ailments, obstacles and other mental traumas. 

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CANDI PRAMBANAN

Kawasan Prambanan sebagai Warisan Dunia merupakan kompleks candi Hindu terbesar di Asia Tenggara,yang  terdiri dari tiga candi utama yaitu Candi Siwa,  Candi Wisnu, dan Candi Brahma serta  tiga candi wahana dan dikelilingi oleh 224 candi perwara. Kompleks percandian ini dibangun pada abad ke-9 Masehi dan telah tercatat dalam Daftar Warisan Dunia UNESCO pada tahun 1991.

Relief-relief di dinding Candi Prambanan menceritakan legenda Hindu tentang Ramayana dan Kresnayana

 

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Tatacara memasuki areal Candi, kita semestinya mengikuti aturan yang sudah ditentukan, seperti gambar di samping. Tapi, entah mengapa, pada saat itu tidak ada petugas maupun kain yang disediakan bagi para pengunjung.

Dalam setiap tujuan, dilengkapi dengan tanda arah yang memadai

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