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World´s unsusual churches
« on: January 12, 2014, 08:20:43 PM »


Bruder Klaus Feldkapelle
Mechernich,NRW Germany



First Unitarian Society Meeting House
Madison, WI
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Sedlec Ossuary
Kutna Hora, Czech Republic

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Re: World´s unsusual churches
« Reply #1 on: January 12, 2014, 08:22:27 PM »


Church of the Sacred Heart
Munich, Germany



Sveti Križ
Zadar County, Croatia


Donau City Church
Vienna, Austria

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Re: World´s unsusual churches
« Reply #2 on: January 12, 2014, 08:24:08 PM »


Cliff Church
Katskhi Cliff, Georgia


Chapel In Valleaceron
Valleaceron, Spain

San Pedro cathedral
Davao City Philippines

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Re: World´s unsusual churches
« Reply #3 on: January 12, 2014, 08:25:34 PM »


Church of St John
Broadbridge Heath, Sussex, Great Britain


Dog Chapel
St. Johnsbury, Vermont
Paoay Church
Paoay, Ilocos Norte, Philippines

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Re: World´s unsusual churches
« Reply #4 on: January 12, 2014, 08:27:26 PM »


St. Joseph the Betrothed Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church
Chicago, Illinois

Oakland Cathedral
Oakland, California

Ekambareswarar Temple
This temple dedicated to Shiva is located in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India.

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« Reply #5 on: January 12, 2014, 08:29:07 PM »

Virupaksha Temple -- Group of Monuments at Hampi
The Virupaksha Temple is located on the banks of the river Tungabhadra within the ruins of the ancient city of Vijayanagara, India in the village of Hampi, which was enlisted as a World Heritage Site in 1986. The temple's history goes back to the 7th century. It is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, and is the main center of pilgrimage in Hampi.

Pura Tanah Lot
This temple is located on a rock formation off the Indonesian island of Bali. It's one of seven Balinese sea temples.


Konark Sun Temple
The Konark Sun Temple is located in Konark, India overlooking the Bay of Bengal, and was enlisted as a World Heritage Site in 1984. It was constructed in the 13th century by King Narasimhadeva I and is dedicated to the Sun god. This is one of the most majestic temples of India, and was originally conceived of as a chariot of the Sun deity. The chariot is drawn by seven horses on 12 pairs of decorated wheels at its base.

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Re: World´s unsusual churches
« Reply #6 on: January 12, 2014, 08:30:40 PM »

Elephanta Caves
The Elephanta Caves are a group of caves sacred to Hindus and Buddhists that are located east of Mumbai, India. It was designated as a World Heritage Site in 1987 and art historians date its construction to between 5th and 8th centuries. The principal cave contains exquisite carvings of the Hindu god Shiva in his various forms, and for a long time, has been a place of worship for Hindus. The photo depicts Ardhanarishwara, a composite half-male, half-female form of Shiva and his consort Parvati.
Airavatesvara Temple -- Great Living Chola Temples
One of the three Great Living Chola Temples designated as a World Heritage Site in 2004, the Airavatesvara Temple is located in Darasuram, India. It was built by Rajaraja Chola II in the 12th century in the Dravidian style of architecture. The temple is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.

Shore Temple -- Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram
The Shore Temple is located near Chennai, India along the Coromandel coast, and is part of a group of monuments in Mahabalipuram, which was declared a World Heritage Site in 1984. The monuments in Mahabalipuram were founded by the Pallava kings, were constructed in the 7th and 8th centuries and particularly known for rock-cut architecture. The Shore Temple is distinctive in that it is one of the first structural (not rock-cut) stone temples of its time. The temple is dedicated to Shiva, the Hindu god of destruction.



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Re: World´s unsusual churches
« Reply #7 on: January 12, 2014, 08:32:18 PM »


Kailasnatha Temple -- Ellora Caves
The Ellora Caves are a group of caves sacred to Hindus, Buddhists and Jains located near Aurangabad, India. The caves were designated as a World Heritage Site in 1983 and were constructed between 5th century and 10th century. These caves are world-known for rock-cut temples containing elaborate carvings on the walls. Kailasanatha, the primary cave, is carved out of a single rock and is designed to appear like Mount Kailasa, believed to be the abode of the Hindu god Shiva. This photo shows the exterior of the Kailasanatha Temple.

Brihadeeswarar Temple (Periya Koyil) -- Great Living Chola Temples
One of the three Great Living Chola Temples designated as a World Heritage Site in 1987, the Peruvudaiyar Koyil is located in Thanjavur, India. It was built by Rajaraja Chola I in the 11th century in the Dravidian style of architecture. It was built is a very grand manner to denote the king's power and affluence. Today it remains one of India's largest temples. The temple is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.

Hazara Rama Temple -- Group of Monuments at Hampi
The Hazara Rama Temple is a ruined temple complex located within the ruins of the ancient city of Vijayanagara, India in the village of Hampi, which was enlisted as a World Heritage Site in 1986. The temple is dedicated to Rama and is particularly well-known for stories of the Ramayana that are etched on its walls.

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« Reply #8 on: January 12, 2014, 08:34:01 PM »

Vittala Temple Complex -- Group of Monuments at Hampi
The Vittala Temple is located within the ruins of the ancient city of Vijayanagara, India in the village of Hampi, which was enlisted as a World Heritage Site in 1986. The temple was built in the 15th century and is dedicated to Vishnu, the Hindu god of preservation. This temple is particularly well-known for its iconic stone chariot as well as the musical pillars (pillars when tapped emanate a musical note).

Chaturbhuj Temple -- Group of Monuments at Khajuraho
The Chaturbhuj Temple is located in Khajuraho, India and is one of a number of Hindu and Jain temples called Khajuraho Group of Monuments, which was enlisted as a World Heritage Site in 1986. The temples were built by the rules of the Chandella dynasty between the 10th and the 12th centuries. The Khajuraho temples are known worldwide for erotic sculptures on the temple walls and are considered to be one of the seven wonders of India. Chaturbhuj is the only temple that lacks erotic inscriptions. This temple is dedicated to Vishnu.

Duladeo Temple -- Group of Monuments at Khajuraho
The DulaDeo Temple is located in Khajuraho, India and is one of a number of Hindu and Jain temples called Khajuraho Group of Monuments, which was enlisted as a World Heritage Site in 1986. The temples were built by the rules of the Chandella dynasty between the 10th and the 12th centuries. The Khajuraho temples are known worldwide for erotic sculptures on the temple walls and are considered to be one of the seven wonders of India. This temple is dedicated to Shiva, the Hindu god of destruction.

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« Reply #9 on: January 12, 2014, 08:35:40 PM »

Kandariya Mahadeo Temple -- Group of Monuments at Khajuraho
The Kandariya Mahadeva Temple is located in Khajuraho, India and is one of a number of Hindu and Jain temples called Khajuraho Group of Monuments, which was enlisted as a World Heritage Site in 1986. The temples were built by the rules of the Chandella dynasty between the 10th and the 12th centuries. The Khajuraho temples are known worldwide for erotic sculptures on the temple walls and are considered to be one of the seven wonders of India. Kandariya Mahadeva is the largest and best-preserved temple from the medieval ages found in India. This temple is dedicated to Shiva, the Hindu god of destruction.

Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple
Located on the southern bank of River Vaigai in the temple city of Madurai, Meenakshi Amman Temple is a historic Hindu temple in Tamil Nadu, India.

Pancha Rathas-- Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram
The Pancha Rathas are located near Chennai, India along the Coromandel coast, and are part of a group of monuments in Mahabalipuram, which was declared a World Heritage Site in 1984. The monuments in Mahabalipuram were founded by the Pallava kings, were constructed in the 7th and 8th centuries and particularly known for rock-cut architecture. The Pancha Rathas are temples in the form of chariots, and are named after the five Pandavas (Arjuna, Bhima, Yudishthira, Nakul and Sahadeva), and Draupadi.


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« Reply #10 on: January 12, 2014, 08:37:13 PM »

Thirukadalmallai -- Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram
The Thirukadalmallai Temple is located near Chennai, India along the Coromandel coast, and is part of a group of monuments in Mahabalipuram, which was declared a World Heritage Site in 1984. The monuments in Mahabalipuram were founded by the Pallava kings, were constructed in the 7th and 8th centuries and particularly known for rock-cut architecture. This temple is dedicated to Vishnu, the Hindu god of preservation.
Varaha Temple -- Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram
The Varaha Temple is located near Chennai, India along the Coromandel coast, and is part of a group of monuments in Mahabalipuram, which was declared a World Heritage Site in 1984. The monuments in Mahabalipuram were founded by the Pallava kings, were constructed in the 7th and 8th centuries and particularly known for rock-cut architecture. The Varaha Temple is a rock-cut cave temple dedicated to Varaha (meaning 'Boar'), the third incarnation of Vishnu.

Mallikarjuna and Kashivishwanatha Temples -- Group of Monuments at Pattadakal
The Mallikarjuna and Kashivishwanatha temples in the village of Pattadakal, India are part of a group of monuments in Pattadakal, which was declared a World Heritage Site in 1987. These temples were built by the Chalukya dynasty in the 8th century and include a mixture of south and north Indian temple architecture styles. These temples are dedicated to Shiva, the Hindu god of destruction.

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« Reply #11 on: January 12, 2014, 08:38:34 PM »

Prambanan
The Prambanan Temple complex is located in Central Java, Indonesia and was declared a World Heritage Site in 1991. It is the largest Hindu temple in Indonesia, and one of the largest in South-East Asia. The three main shrines are dedicated to Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva, and there are smaller temples / shrines dedicated to other deities.

Pashupatinath - Group of Monuments at Kathmandu Valley
The Pashupatinath Temple, located in eastern Kathmandu, Nepal, and part of the Group of Monuments at Kathmandu Valley, was declared a World Heritage Site in 1979. One of the oldest and most important Shiva temples, entrance is forbidden to those perceived to be non-Hindus.

This photo shows the entrance to the Pashupatinath Temple.
Changu Narayan -- Group of Monuments at Kathmandu Valley
The Changu Narayan Temple, located in the Bhaktapur district of Nepal is part of the Group of Monuments at Kathmandu Valley. It was declared a World Heritage Site in 1979. The temple is dedicated to Vishnu and is believed to be the oldest temple in Nepal.

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Re: World´s unsusual churches
« Reply #12 on: January 13, 2014, 02:09:49 AM »
daghanang entries from india.  di sad hinoon lalim ang designs sa ilang temples.  hinoon, nakaduha ug entries ang pinas.  not bad.

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« Reply #13 on: January 13, 2014, 09:48:40 AM »

Le Chêne Chapelle – Allouville-Bellefosse, France

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"The Tree Church" – Kanimo, Ghana


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