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The temple's ceiling at Bomunsa temple on Ganghwa Island, South Korea, is decorated with elaborate dancheong, traditional Korean decorative...

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Bomunsa Temple

20 January 2026

The temple's ceiling at Bomunsa temple on Ganghwa Island, South Korea, is decorated with elaborate dancheong, traditional Korean decorative...

#13219415

20 January 2026

The temple's ceiling at Bomunsa temple on Ganghwa Island, South Korea, is decorated with elaborate dancheong, traditional Korean decorative painting, featuring vivid colors and intricate geometric and floral motifs. Dancheong consists of ornate designs painted in striking reds, blues, greens, and golds, which enhance the aesthetic beauty of the sacred space and symbolize protection and spiritual harmony. The craftsmanship reflects centuries of cultural heritage, offering visitors a glimpse into Korea's enduring artistic and religious traditions.


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The temple's ceiling at Bomunsa temple on Ganghwa Island, South Korea, is decorated with elaborate dancheong, traditional Korean decorative...

#13219416

Bomunsa Temple

20 January 2026

The temple's ceiling at Bomunsa temple on Ganghwa Island, South Korea, is decorated with elaborate dancheong, traditional Korean decorative...

#13219416

20 January 2026

The temple's ceiling at Bomunsa temple on Ganghwa Island, South Korea, is decorated with elaborate dancheong, traditional Korean decorative painting, featuring vivid colors and intricate geometric and floral motifs. Dancheong consists of ornate designs painted in striking reds, blues, greens, and golds, which enhance the aesthetic beauty of the sacred space and symbolize protection and spiritual harmony. The craftsmanship reflects centuries of cultural heritage, offering visitors a glimpse into Korea's enduring artistic and religious traditions.


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The temple's ceiling at Bomunsa temple on Ganghwa Island, South Korea, is decorated with elaborate dancheong, traditional Korean decorative...

#13219417

Bomunsa Temple

20 January 2026

The temple's ceiling at Bomunsa temple on Ganghwa Island, South Korea, is decorated with elaborate dancheong, traditional Korean decorative...

#13219417

20 January 2026

The temple's ceiling at Bomunsa temple on Ganghwa Island, South Korea, is decorated with elaborate dancheong, traditional Korean decorative painting, featuring vivid colors and intricate geometric and floral motifs. Dancheong consists of ornate designs painted in striking reds, blues, greens, and golds, which enhance the aesthetic beauty of the sacred space and symbolize protection and spiritual harmony. The craftsmanship reflects centuries of cultural heritage, offering visitors a glimpse into Korea's enduring artistic and religious traditions.


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On January 20, 2026, in Incheon, South Korea, a view of the Rock-carved Seated Bodhisattva at Bomunsa Temple on Ganghwa Island, South Korea,...

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Bomunsa Temple

20 January 2026

On January 20, 2026, in Incheon, South Korea, a view of the Rock-carved Seated Bodhisattva at Bomunsa Temple on Ganghwa Island, South Korea,...

#13219418

20 January 2026

On January 20, 2026, in Incheon, South Korea, a view of the Rock-carved Seated Bodhisattva at Bomunsa Temple on Ganghwa Island, South Korea, is observed. Dancheong, ornate designs painted in striking reds, blues, greens, and golds, not only enhance the aesthetic beauty of the sacred space but also symbolize protection and spiritual harmony. The craftsmanship reflects centuries of cultural heritage, offering visitors a glimpse into Korea's enduring artistic and religious traditions. Bomunsa Temple, located on Seokmodo Island in South Korea, traces its origins back to the year 635 during the reign of Queen Seondeok of the Silla Dynasty. According to historical accounts, the temple is founded by the monk Hyejeong, who, while practicing asceticism on Mount Geumgang, is said to witness a divine manifestation of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva. Moved by the vision, he journeys to Ganghwa Island and establishes the temple. Legend holds that the temple's history begins when a sacred stone is retrieved from the sea and enshrined as a representation of the Buddha. This act of reverence marks the beginning of Bomunsa's spiritual legacy, which continues to draw pilgrims and visitors to this day.


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A view of the temple's door is decorated with elaborate dancheong, traditional Korean decorative painting, featuring vivid colors and intric...

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Bomunsa Temple

20 January 2026

A view of the temple's door is decorated with elaborate dancheong, traditional Korean decorative painting, featuring vivid colors and intric...

#13219421

20 January 2026

A view of the temple's door is decorated with elaborate dancheong, traditional Korean decorative painting, featuring vivid colors and intricate geometric and floral motifs at Bomunsa temple on Ganghwa Island, South Korea, on January 20, 2026. Dancheong consists of ornate designs, painted in striking reds, blues, greens, and golds, which not only enhance the aesthetic of the sacred space but also symbolize protection and spiritual harmony. The craftsmanship reflects centuries of cultural heritage, offering visitors a glimpse into Korea's enduring artistic and religious traditions.


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People gather at a parish to have their pets blessed in the southern part of Mexico City, Mexico, on January 17, 2026, on the feast day of S...

#13211222

Animals Blessed In Mexico On The Feast Of Saint Anthony The Abbot

18 January 2026

People gather at a parish to have their pets blessed in the southern part of Mexico City, Mexico, on January 17, 2026, on the feast day of S...

#13211222

18 January 2026

People gather at a parish to have their pets blessed in the southern part of Mexico City, Mexico, on January 17, 2026, on the feast day of Saint Anthony the Abbot, patron saint of animals.


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People gather at a parish to have their pets blessed in the southern part of Mexico City, Mexico, on January 17, 2026, on the feast day of S...

#13211223

Animals Blessed In Mexico On The Feast Of Saint Anthony The Abbot

18 January 2026

People gather at a parish to have their pets blessed in the southern part of Mexico City, Mexico, on January 17, 2026, on the feast day of S...

#13211223

18 January 2026

People gather at a parish to have their pets blessed in the southern part of Mexico City, Mexico, on January 17, 2026, on the feast day of Saint Anthony the Abbot, patron saint of animals.


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People gather at a parish to have their pets blessed in the southern part of Mexico City, Mexico, on January 17, 2026, on the feast day of S...

#13211224

Animals Blessed In Mexico On The Feast Of Saint Anthony The Abbot

18 January 2026

People gather at a parish to have their pets blessed in the southern part of Mexico City, Mexico, on January 17, 2026, on the feast day of S...

#13211224

18 January 2026

People gather at a parish to have their pets blessed in the southern part of Mexico City, Mexico, on January 17, 2026, on the feast day of Saint Anthony the Abbot, patron saint of animals.


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People gather at a parish to have their pets blessed in the southern part of Mexico City, Mexico, on January 17, 2026, on the feast day of S...

#13211225

Animals Blessed In Mexico On The Feast Of Saint Anthony The Abbot

18 January 2026

People gather at a parish to have their pets blessed in the southern part of Mexico City, Mexico, on January 17, 2026, on the feast day of S...

#13211225

18 January 2026

People gather at a parish to have their pets blessed in the southern part of Mexico City, Mexico, on January 17, 2026, on the feast day of Saint Anthony the Abbot, patron saint of animals.


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People gather at a parish to have their pets blessed in the southern part of Mexico City, Mexico, on January 17, 2026, on the feast day of S...

#13211226

Animals Blessed In Mexico On The Feast Of Saint Anthony The Abbot

18 January 2026

People gather at a parish to have their pets blessed in the southern part of Mexico City, Mexico, on January 17, 2026, on the feast day of S...

#13211226

18 January 2026

People gather at a parish to have their pets blessed in the southern part of Mexico City, Mexico, on January 17, 2026, on the feast day of Saint Anthony the Abbot, patron saint of animals.


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People gather at a parish to have their pets blessed in the southern part of Mexico City, Mexico, on January 17, 2026, on the feast day of S...

#13211227

Animals Blessed In Mexico On The Feast Of Saint Anthony The Abbot

18 January 2026

People gather at a parish to have their pets blessed in the southern part of Mexico City, Mexico, on January 17, 2026, on the feast day of S...

#13211227

18 January 2026

People gather at a parish to have their pets blessed in the southern part of Mexico City, Mexico, on January 17, 2026, on the feast day of Saint Anthony the Abbot, patron saint of animals.


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People gather at a parish to have their pets blessed in the southern part of Mexico City, Mexico, on January 17, 2026, on the feast day of S...

#13211228

Animals Blessed In Mexico On The Feast Of Saint Anthony The Abbot

18 January 2026

People gather at a parish to have their pets blessed in the southern part of Mexico City, Mexico, on January 17, 2026, on the feast day of S...

#13211228

18 January 2026

People gather at a parish to have their pets blessed in the southern part of Mexico City, Mexico, on January 17, 2026, on the feast day of Saint Anthony the Abbot, patron saint of animals.


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People gather at a parish to have their pets blessed in the southern part of Mexico City, Mexico, on January 17, 2026, on the feast day of S...

#13211229

Animals Blessed In Mexico On The Feast Of Saint Anthony The Abbot

18 January 2026

People gather at a parish to have their pets blessed in the southern part of Mexico City, Mexico, on January 17, 2026, on the feast day of S...

#13211229

18 January 2026

People gather at a parish to have their pets blessed in the southern part of Mexico City, Mexico, on January 17, 2026, on the feast day of Saint Anthony the Abbot, patron saint of animals.


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People gather at a parish to have their pets blessed in the southern part of Mexico City, Mexico, on January 17, 2026, on the feast day of S...

#13211230

Animals Blessed In Mexico On The Feast Of Saint Anthony The Abbot

18 January 2026

People gather at a parish to have their pets blessed in the southern part of Mexico City, Mexico, on January 17, 2026, on the feast day of S...

#13211230

18 January 2026

People gather at a parish to have their pets blessed in the southern part of Mexico City, Mexico, on January 17, 2026, on the feast day of Saint Anthony the Abbot, patron saint of animals.


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People gather at a parish to have their pets blessed in the southern part of Mexico City, Mexico, on January 17, 2026, on the feast day of S...

#13211231

Animals Blessed In Mexico On The Feast Of Saint Anthony The Abbot

18 January 2026

People gather at a parish to have their pets blessed in the southern part of Mexico City, Mexico, on January 17, 2026, on the feast day of S...

#13211231

18 January 2026

People gather at a parish to have their pets blessed in the southern part of Mexico City, Mexico, on January 17, 2026, on the feast day of Saint Anthony the Abbot, patron saint of animals.


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People gather at a parish to have their pets blessed in the southern part of Mexico City, Mexico, on January 17, 2026, on the feast day of S...

#13211232

Animals Blessed In Mexico On The Feast Of Saint Anthony The Abbot

18 January 2026

People gather at a parish to have their pets blessed in the southern part of Mexico City, Mexico, on January 17, 2026, on the feast day of S...

#13211232

18 January 2026

People gather at a parish to have their pets blessed in the southern part of Mexico City, Mexico, on January 17, 2026, on the feast day of Saint Anthony the Abbot, patron saint of animals.


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