Puri, India
Jagannath Temple
This 11th-century temple gave rise to the word "juggernaut," as well as some mysteries that defy scientific explanation.
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Puri, India
This 11th-century temple gave rise to the word "juggernaut," as well as some mysteries that defy scientific explanation.
Varanasi, India
A bulky, ancient stupa marks the site of Siddhartha Gautama's seminal Buddhist teaching.
Varanasi, India
The octagonal tower at this important Buddhist site was added many years after the temple's initial construction.
Varanasi, India
Many Hindus make the long pilgrimage to this holy city to have their remains burned on the banks of the Ganges River.
Varanasi, India
Known as the leaning temple, the sacred structure has somehow developed a severe nine-degree slant.