The Wat Phra Yai temple is also known as the Big Buddha Temple. The location is extremely quiet. Many Buddhist pilgrims get there to pray. Not all are from Thailand though. March 2007. Le temple Wat Phra Yai est aussi appelé « Temple du Grand Bouddha ». Le lieu est extrêmement calme. Beaucoup de pèlerins bouddhistes y…
A group of Muslims is queuing outside the shrine of Salim Christi, a Sufi saint. The marble mausoleum was constructed by the emperor Akbar in Fatehpur Sikri, as a mark of his respect for the Sufi saint. March 2008. Un groupe de musulmans fait la queue à l’extérieur du tombeau de Salim Christi, un saint…
Economists will say that the recent economic growth experienced in Amman is unmatched by any other Arab city except those located in the Gulf. It is not that obvious when you meet the city’s inhabitants. February 2012 Les économistes expliquent que la croissance économique de la ville d’Amman est inégalée dans le monde arabe à…
The Mubarak Mahal belongs to the Jaipur City Palace. The biggest part of the palace is still today a royal residence, under the supervision of guards wearing white and red. March 2008. Le Mubarak Mahal fait partie du City Palace de Jaipur. La plus grande partie du palais est encore aujourd’hui une résidence royale, surveillée…
These two girls are walking up the hill to reach Temple Kiyomizu-dera in Kyoto. The temple was founded in 798, and its present buildings were constructed in 1633. In 2007, Kiyomizu-dera was one of 21 finalists for the New Seven Wonders of the World. However, it was not picked as one of the seven winning…
Ranakpur is widely known for its marble Jain temple, said to be the most spectacular of the Jain temples. The Jain priest wears a mask to avoid inhaling insects as Jains have to protect all kinds of lives. His forehead mark is made of sandalwood paste. March 2008. Ranakpur est très connue pour son temple…
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