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1 March 2026

Tourists enjoy festive lanterns at the Confucius Temple Scenic Area in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China, on March 1, 2026.

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1 March 2026

Tourists enjoy festive lanterns at the Confucius Temple Scenic Area in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China, on March 1, 2026.

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1 March 2026

Tourists enjoy festive lanterns at the Confucius Temple Scenic Area in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China, on March 1, 2026.

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1 March 2026

Tourists enjoy festive lanterns at the Confucius Temple Scenic Area in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China, on March 1, 2026.

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1 March 2026

Tourists enjoy festive lanterns at the Confucius Temple Scenic Area in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China, on March 1, 2026.

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1 March 2026

Tourists enjoy festive lanterns at the Confucius Temple Scenic Area in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China, on March 1, 2026.

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1 March 2026

Tourists enjoy festive lanterns at the Confucius Temple Scenic Area in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China, on March 1, 2026.

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1 March 2026

Tourists enjoy festive lanterns at the Confucius Temple Scenic Area in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China, on March 1, 2026.

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25 February 2026

A Nepali woman carries a bucket of offerings as she walks around the premises of the Adinath Temple on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 25, 2026. The three-tiered temple, constructed with brick, stands on the southern wing of an enclosed courtyard. The temple is north-oriented with the main deity situated on the ground floor facing north. As offerings, utensils are nailed to the wall, windows, and door of the temples and baha.

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20 February 2026

With the placement of the upper arm of the tower of Jesus, the Sagrada Familia reaches a height of 172.5 meters. The final piece, weighing over 12 tons, completes the cross, which measures 17 meters high and 13 meters wide. With the placement of this piece, the Antoni Gaudi masterpiece, now the tallest church in the world, takes a significant step towards its inauguration in June of this year. In the photo, the temple appears shortly before the placement of the upper arm of the cross in Barcelona, Spain, on February 20, 2026.

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#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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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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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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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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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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6 January 2026

A mural on the wall of a school encourages conservation in Kakrighat, Uttarakhand, India, on April 20, 2024.

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