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Tokyo, Japan

Gotokuji Temple

The legendary birthplace of the Japanese maneki-neko is dotted with hundreds of lucky beckoning cats.
Statue of Shiva (painted gold in 2012)
Trincomalee, Sri Lanka

Koneswaram Temple

An ancient temple to the Hindu god Shiva surrounded by jaw-dropping scenery.
Vidin, Bulgaria

Vidin Synagogue

The second-largest Jewish temple in Bulgaria was deserted after World War II, seized by the communist government and then abandoned again.
Tambon Tha Hin, Thailand

Phra Prang Sam Yot

Monkeys lounge around at this 13th century temple.
Arriving at Yangtorp
Jönstorp, Sweden

Yangtorp Sanctuary

A Chinese meditation center in the middle of rural Sweden, partly funded by a member of ABBA.
Vintage Rolls, but why is it in a temple?
Colombo, Sri Lanka

Gangaramaya Vihara Temple

Why is there a vintage Rolls Royce in this Buddhist temple?
Large incense spirals
Hong Kong

Man Mo Temple Complex

A serene space tucked amid the skyscrapers of Hong Kong's bustling financial district.
Grand staircase
Tampa, Florida

Hindu Temple of Florida

A gleaming white tower in ornate Indian style soars above the low-slung bungalows of north Tampa.
black magic

6 Dark Places Aleister Crowley Performed His Particular Brand of Magick

A guide to traveling with "the wickedest man in the world."
Molly McBride Jacobson September 22, 2016
Statues at the front gate of the temple depict the unearthing of the god's image from the anthill.
Hyderabad, India

Visa Balaji Temple

A centuries-old shrine where Indians pray for U.S. visas.
This depicts the unearthing of the god's image from the anthill.
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The Centuries-Old Shrine Where Indians Pray for U.S. Visas

It has a decent track record.
Michael Schulson September 13, 2016
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Lots of Ancient Pagodas and Temples Were Damaged in the Myanmar Earthquake

Many are nearly a millennium old.
Erik Shilling August 26, 2016
Ajanta 2
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Temples Inside Caves Are What Remains of an Ancient Buddhist Society

Western India is home to the last relics of a 2,000-year-old culture.
Atlas Obscura August 25, 2016
The temple complex of Wat Phra Yai from the base of the staircase
Ko Samui, Thailand

Wat Phra Yai (Big Buddha Temple)

A dazzling temple featuring a towering 12-meter golden Buddha.
A detail of the chapel walls.
Chicago, Illinois

Hidden Egyptian Temple in Field Museum Break Room

Years of archaeology, just chillin' by the water cooler.
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Tomb and Skeleton Unearthed, Offering New Evidence of the Ancient Snake Dynasty

Archaeology is exciting.
Eric Grundhauser August 8, 2016
The temple from the visitor's center.
Kensington, Maryland

Washington, D.C. Temple

The tallest The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple in the world soars above the Beltway.
The House of the Temple.
Washington, D.C.

House of the Temple

This imposing Masonic temple a mile from the White House was the first public library in Washington, D.C.