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Temple of the reclining Buddha (Wat Pho), Bangkok, Thailand
Made from brick and gilded plaster in 1832, The Reclining Buddha measures 151 ft by 49 ft and was added by King Rama III during the restorations of the 16th century temple complex. This statue represents the passing of Buddha to Nirvana. The temple remains a repository of traditional medicine and ancient massage, and accommodates a renowned massage school in its premises.
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Golden Temple, Amritsar, India
Amidst the bustling noisy streets of Amritsar stands an oasis of egalitarian calm, its golden shimmer sublime in the sacred pool surrounding it. A symbol of brotherhood, equality and glory of the Sikhs, the Golden Temple (also called Harmandir Sahib) was founded in the sixteenth century by the fourth Sikh guru, Guru Ram Das.He intended to build a place of worship that symbolise the openness of the Sikhs towards all people and religions. Over 100,000 people visit the shrine daily for worship. Volunteers at the community-run free kitchen serves a simple meal to all around the clock regardless of any distinctions, a tradition that is a hallmark of all sikh gurdwaras.
(Sources: Wikipedia, Dept of Tourism, The Guardian, SacredSites)