In this world, many found a temple or shrine. The buildings are usually created as a place of prayer, particularly for Hinduism and Buddhism. Where and what are the biggest temple in the world? Here are the 10 biggest temple in the world.
10) Chion-in, Japan
Chion-in Temple was built in 1234 by a pupil of teacher Honen, Genchi. It is unique that the first of these temples are carved in the form contained in each of the Tokugawa family crest temple roof beams. One architect who helped rebuild the temple put some umbrellas in front of the temple because it is believed to help lower the rain.
9) Shwedagon, Burma
According to legend, the temple more than 2,500 years old. Also known as the Golden Temple, this temple consists of stupas and pagodas. The temple is located in downtown Yangon, Burma, and decorate the city scenery.
8) Harmandir Sahib, India
Also known as the Golden Temple, Harmandir Sahib is a holy place for Sikhs. The entire building is made of golden temples, and located in the middle of the lake. Harmandir Sahib is located in the city of Amritsar.
7) Wat Rong Khun, Thailand
Wat Rong Khun is a Hindu and Buddhist temples in the city of Chiang Rai. The temple was designed by Chalermchai Kositpipat, construction began in 1997. The peculiarity of this temple is the white color of the building. Until now this temple will still be enlarged and built.
6) Prambanan, Indonesia
Prambanan Hindu temple complex was built in 9th century. Prambanan symbolizes the Trimurti, namely Brahma (the creator), Vishnu (preserver), and the god Shiva (the destroyer).
Prambanan is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the main tourist destinations of Yogyakarta.
5) Temple of Heaven, People's Republic of China
Temple of Heaven is a Taoist temple complex located in the southeast of Beijing. The complex was visited by the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for annual prayer to heaven in order to get a good harvest. This temple is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Site and an icon of the city of Beijing.
4) Srirangam temple, India
Srirangam temple is a temple dedicated to the god Ranganatha. Now, this temple is the largest temple in India and is one of the largest Hindu temples in the world. This temple is a major tourist destination for Tamil Nadu, India.
3) Tiger's Nest Monastery, Bhutan
Tiger's Nest Monastery is a sacred site for Buddhists Himalayas, located at the top of the Paro Valley. In the 8th century, Guru Padmasambhava meditation in this cave for three months. In 1692, around the cave complex in the wake of this. The complex is situated on the edge of a precipice. The complex is also a tourist icon of Bhutan.
2) Borobudur, Indonesia
Borobudur is the biggest Buddhist temple in Indonesia, and Southeast Asia. The temple has 2.672 relief panels, 504 stupas and Buddha statues. This temple is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Site and a major tourist icon Java.
1) Angkor Wat, Cambodia
Well, here's the largest temple in the world. Angkor Wat is a Hindu Buddhist complex in the world. The complex was built in the early 12th century to be offered to the King Suryavarman II as a place to live and where his administration. This complex design is based on building design Khmer. Angkor Wat means "City of Temples', and now Angkor Wat is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Site and a major tourist destination for Cambodia.
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