Which for you is the most precious temple?
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My body. That is where the Holy Spirit dwells.
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Frankly, i am not sure how to respond to your question. When you say, 'the most beautiful literal meaning,' what does that mean? The most literal would be those who can understand the Hebrew Scriptures in the original Hebrew, and those who can understand the Christian's New Testament in the original Greek, in order to understand the 'literal' meaning of the texts. The same thing would be true to understand the literal meaning of the Vedas, the texts of Hinduism, and the Kuran, one would have to know the original languages of those texts, to understand the literal meaning.
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This is a delicate subject, not because it is secret, but because it is sacred. But I can tell you the following:\n\nIn the temple, holy truths are taught and solemn covenants are made in the name of Jesus Christ, both by the individual members on their own behalf and as proxies on behalf of others who have died (the latter have the choice in the spirit world to accept or reject such vicarious service). Various ordinances including baptisms for the dead, washings and anointings, endowments, and sealings are performed inside the temple. In the endowment, participants watch and hear figurative presentations in which scenes are acted out, depicting why the earth was created and how one may come to dwell again in God's presence. The words of the endowment set forth eternal principles to be used in solving life's dilemmas, and they mark the way to become more Christlike and progressively qualify to live with God.\n\nTemple participants also make covenants and receive promises and blessings. Sealings consist of temple marriages and the sealings of families that are solemnized for time and eternity. Members generally receive their endowment shortly before serving a mission or being married. In order to enter a dedicated temple, members must be worthy, present a temple recommend from their Church leaders, and men must hold the Melchizedek priesthood. Latter-day Saints do not talk about the details of the temple ceremony outside the temple because they are sacred. The temple is an ideal place to worship through meditation, renewal, prayer, and quiet service.
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Eden Garden, Kolkata.\n\nWell maintained.
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Have u ever heard about the jyothi in sabaramalai(in kerala)?Can U tell about it?\n\nOn Makarsankranth, every year without fail, miraculous events occur. Firstly as the jewels (Thiruvaabaranam) of the Lord are transported from the Old Pandalam Palace to Sabarimala, a Krishnaparanth (holy eagle) circles above the precious cargo, like a protector. This rare eagle is rarely seen in the midst of people for a long period of time, yet the auspicious bird follows the Thiruvaabaranam procession, finally circling above Sanithanam at Shabarimala nine times as it pays its respects to Lord Ayyappan. During this time, there is not a single star in the sky expect for a special Nakshatram. As the beautiful jewels are placed on the golden body of the Lord within the temple, the several hundred thousand devotees outside, crammed into any available free space, chant "Swamiye Sharanam Ayyappa". When the jewels are finally all adorned on the Lord, the Nakshatram in the sky miraculously disappears, as all the Devas and Celestial beings leave the sky to get a glimpse of the Lord in all his spleandour. Within moments of the Lord being adorned with the Thiruvabaranam, an effulgence appears in the opposite hills of Shabarimala, appearing 3 times. The entire hillside reverberates with the chant "Swamiye Sharanam Ayyappa" as the devotees witness this auspicious sight, as the Devas and Celestial Rishis arrive at Shabarimala as an effulgence. These auspicious sights are different forms of the Lord Himself appearing. The devotees then climb the 18 holy gold steps to arrive at the Sanidhanam where they finally get a glimpse of the Lord as Himself, in all beauty, Manikanta Shri Dharmasastha, adorned with jewels. It is believed that if one witnesses these events after having undertaken 41 days of severe austerities (Vratham), one can attain Moksha.\n\nThis is why Ayyappan is also known as Kaliyugavaradhana, since He can help us to attain Moksha in this difficult age of Kaliyuga, the Age of Hypocracy and Violence.\n\n\nWhat about the matter of aliens & UFO\n\nA UFO or unidentified flying object is any real or apparent flying object which remains unidentified after investigation.\n\nThe UFO researcher J. Allen Hynek described a UFO as "the reported perception of an object or light seen in the sky or upon the land the appearance, trajectory, and general dynamic and luminescent behaviour of which do not suggest a logical, conventional explanation and which is not only mystifying to the original percipients but remains unidentified after close scrutiny of all available evidence by persons who are technically capable of making a common sense identification, if one is possible."\n\nMany people believe that UFOs are extraterrestrial spacecraft, but others say there is no compelling evidence to support such a conclusion. Most scientists and academics adhere to a standard of research attributed to Carl Sagan that "extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence". As a result, critiques are often made against those who believe that UFOs are extraterrestrial spacecraft.\n\nALIENS are nothing but extra terrestrial life\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extraterrestrial_life\n\nAre there any medicines for cancer?If not discovered ,Why??\n\nCancer could be cured with some medicines but not in all stages and all cases, however ayurveda says it can cure cancer by all means, in this present era nobody either trusts it or has the patience to under go such a long and tough treatment.\n\nTreatment in allopathy\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cancer#Treatment_of_cancer\n\nWhy do the eyes of some animals say cat shine in dark\n\nCat's eyes are a type of road marker using retroreflectors \nThe reflective property of certain gems: Chatoyancy \nCat's Eye Nebula is a planetary nebula \n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cats_eye\n\nWhich is the most dangerous disease presently??????\n\nAIDS \n\nSo did u forget to post your 6th question... ???
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Hill Stations:\n\nSrinagar and around, Simla and around, Peaceful and Beautiful Nainital, Rishikesh, Mount Abu and Manali .\n\nBeaches of Goa, Tamilnadu, Kerla and Orissa.\n\nKerla is also called God’s own place and Kashmir is Paradise on earth.\n\nMany historical places like Golden Temple, Kutub Minar and above all The Seventh wonder Taj Mahal are the few of the many places where you can visit and enjoy unforgettable moments of your life.
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I've read it like twice (I am a convert of 1.5 years)  But my favorite always happens to be D&C!  That I have read a million times.  I love section 132!  Everytime I read it I remember truely how much our heavenly Father loves us!  \n\nJust got married in the Manti Temple 2 weeks ago!
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If you are taking about India then it is Varanasi. Varanasi is said to be the most holy city in Hinduism. It is considered as the most sacred place of pilgrimage for Hindus irrespective of denomination.Varanasi is the site of the holy shrine of Lord Kashi Vishwanath (an aspect of Lord Shiva), one of the twelve revered Jyotirlingas of the Lord Shiva.It is believed by Hindus that bathing in the river Ganga results in remission of sins and that dying in the holy city of Kashi (Varanasi) circumvents rebirth.\n      Varanasi (Hindī: वाराणसी, Urdū: وارانسی ), also known as Benares, Banaras, or Benaras (Hindī: बनारस]), or Kashi or Kasi (काशी کاشی ), is a famous Hindu holy city situated on the banks of the river Ganges (Ganga) in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world, dating back thousands of years and being contemporaneous with Sumer[1].
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none, heaven holds our sprits and souls and it is endless
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I would say that the most important aspect of Hinduism is darsan, or to see and be seen by the god(s). This is where the statues come in to play. The statues or sculptures are a temporary vessel for the god to enter and give darsan to the worshiper. To see and be seen by the divine is the whole point of worship. \n\nThis is hard for some people to understand without indepth study.\n\nHere is a really good website that can give you more information.\n\nhttp://www.hinduwisdom.info/index.htm
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You are my new favorite person. Merry Monkey Channuka = God is Real!!! God Bless!!!
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The Church publishes a magazine called "Temples" with lots of pictures of the insides of temples. It's available at the distribution centre at any temple, and possibly online, I'm not sure. If you contact me I can arrange to send you a copy.\n\nTemples are very beautiful with subtle decor, chandeliers and soft carpeting. Some of the older ones have murals on the walls.\n\nThere are many rooms, not just one big hall like a cathedral. These range from a locker room where you change into your whites, to a cafeteria, offices, sealing rooms where marriages are performed, a baptistry (1 Cor 15:29), ordinance rooms where instruction is given, and the grandest of all, the Celestial Room, which represents heaven and is a wonderful place to sit and pray or just soak up the spirit.
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God\n\nBut as humans Adam. Abraham, Muhammad Peace be upon them all
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That would be Orissa... It is also a grreat place to visit as a tourist.
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I can never again be a Christian. I could pray the prayers and go to church, but in my soul I would always be a Buddhist. Nothing can change that, I have dedicated myself to the Dhamma...\n\n“There is no need for temples, no need for complicated philosophies. My brain and my heart are my temples; my philosophy is kindness”\n- The Dalai Lama -\n\n- Atmadeepo Bhava -
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A statue of the Hindu Goddess Kali. She, for me, represents the feminine aspect of the Divine. Two pieces of art work with eagles. Eagle is one of my more important Totem animals. A turtle shell. Turtle represents the sort of Native American medicine I work with. A stone with a natural hole in it. Like the statue, this represents the feminine aspect of the Universe, and that's important to me. And a pentacle. Which represents, for me, certain aspects of European metaphysics that are important to me because of the Universal truth I found there. ~ Peace & Blessings ~ BTW ... I'm not religious. ;-)
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This marvel sculptured in rock is located at Mamallapuram, 58 km from Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu in Southern India. Approximately 96ft long and 43 ft high, carved in mid seventh century on the face of two enormous adjacent boulders, this is one of the biggest open-air rock sculptures in the world.  \n\nMamallapuram, once the ancient port of the Pallava dynasty who traded with countries of the far east, is now world famous for the splendid 7th and 8th century art and architecture of the period. Its monolithic rock sculptures, carvings, shore temple and wonderful beaches make the place a beautiful tourist destination.   \n\nThese bas-reliefs, carved in the 7th century, are among the largest in the world.   Completely covering two huge boulders 27 meters long and 9 meters high, the reliefs depict the flow of the Ganges down from the Himalaya mountains as described in the Panchatantra.  The story is a flood myth like the tale of Noah, but differs in its cast of characters.  Legend says that King Bhagirath brought down the Ganges from Heaven to purify the souls of his ancestors.  His plan went awry when he realized that the flood would innundate the earth, so he had to undergo a penance to convince Shiva to intervene, who came down to earth and let the flood trickle through his hair, dispersing the waters safely in innumerable streams all over the world.  This strange sight aroused the curiousity of the world's animals, who gathered round the soaking God. \n\nThe cleft in the two rocks is perhaps the most famous part of the mural.  It depicts the descent of Shiva from heaven through the colossal waterfall.  The ruins of a stone water tank above the rocks support this interpretation.  As for the rest of the mural, it depicts Indian village life in the 7th century, with carvings of scenes from daily life.