Sentences with phrase «large as temple»

Tall stacks of flattened cars on towers recall the scaffolds of Indian burial platforms, and the hulking vertical tanks of cement factories loom large as temple steeples.»

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Having witnessed the death of my own dad, killed while falling off an extension ladder and having a large oak tree land across his mid section, bounce onto his chest, then bounce across his temple as it came to rest, he was gone.

They attend weekly services in chapels, also referred to as «wards» or meetinghouses, while their large temples (accessible only to those deemed sufficiently faithful) are utilized for the most important and sacred ceremonies, including baptisms for the dead and celestial marriages - during which couples are «sealed» for eternity.

Japan offers a large range of both Japanese and western style accommodation, including some unconventional forms such as capsule hotels and temple lodgings.

Those temples and the underground burial chambers related to them contained many images of obese humans — some no larger than a few centimeters, others the size of giants — as well as of animals and phallic symbols.

With it came a temple (the small mountain she climbed each day), a set of rites (a song she sung combining positive affirmations from her favorite authors, followed by meditation and reading at the summit), and a hallowed set of clothes and talismen that accompanied her on the journey (a walking stick, a leather belt for strapping things to, a headscarf or large brim hat, a white blouse and flowing skirt to protect her sensitive skin from the sun but also conjure up her days as a farm girl, and a spiritual text to extract a message from).

Equinox is one of the largest luxury fitness brands worldwide, or as their website strongly declares, «Equinox isn't just a fitness club, it's a temple of well - being».

Kyoto is the former capitol of Japan and known as «the city of temples»... and despite the fact that it's a large city with all the modern amenities, it lived up to every preconceived notion I

Although it is probably most famous as the home of Mount Etna, the largest active volcano in Europe, Sicily has so much more to offer visitors — think fantastic food and wine, ancient temples, beautiful beaches and a bustling capital city.

There are also much larger temples, which have become tourist attractions as well as remaining active places of worship, often because of their stunning locations.

Buddhism plays a large role in the everyday life of its people and it is not uncommon for young men to spend a short period of time in a temple as monks.

The largest of O`ahu's temples, Pu`u O Mahuka, which translates as «Hill of Escape,» is thought to be a luakini heiau, a place of ceremonial sacrifice for success in war.

In Kyoto, visit Nijo Castle, built in 1603 as the shogun's official residence; the Temple of the Gold Pavilion, a Buddhist temple overlooking a large pond and covered in beautiful gold leaf; and the Pure Water Temple, founded in 780 AD on the site of a waterfall.

The incredible journeys on offer let one to explore India's diversity, discovering timeless traditions and exotic locales, such as a visit to one of the largest dinosaur fossil park at Balasinor, the erotic temples of Khajuraho, and a regal meal at the shimmering lake city of Udaipur with the opportunity to meet royal families - all of these in true blue majesty.

It's a large temple and park area where monkeys are free to roam as they please, with tourists interacting and playing with them.

The land contains cultural ruins as well as Kanekoela Heiau, the 3rd largest Hawaiian temple in the state, where many kahuna were trained.

With this hemisphere's largest Barrier Reef, untouched jungle preserves dotted with ancient Mayan temples and friendly, English - speaking locals it's no wonder that Belize is ever increasing in popularity as a vacation destination.

Chichen Itza is recommended as it has a large pyramid temple and the biggest ballcourt in Mesoamerica.

Hazardous for beginners, some of these reefs provide consistent waves that pros love, and some such as Padang Padang regularly host major surfing championships due to their long and consistent barrels, while the legendary breaks of Uluwatu provide an exotic towering temple backdrop with a steady supply of large swells.

The temple and its various structures exploit the terrain that surrounds it with a large granite rock that juts out from the mountain serving as the base of the complex.

Vientiane, as the capital and also one of the largest cities in Laos, still remains peaceful atmosphere in its huge tree lines along the street, ancient gorgeous temples and slow pace of life.

There's even a driver and car on stand - by for your use at a special rate of US$ 25 + + for up to eight hours a day excluding petrol — but as the beach with its panoramic coastline views is a five - minute stroll away, Bali's fourth largest temple not much further, and a proliferation of designer boutiques are within an easy walk, you might not see so much of him.

As you would expect from the largest archipelago on the planet, Indonesia has an incredibly diverse landscape and culture, with over 300 languages spoken, the world's 2nd largest tropical forest, 130 active volcanoes and 1,000's of spectacular temples spread across the islands.

Bali's largest and most sacred Hindu temple, Pura Besakih, in the east of the island at the foot of Mount Agung is as memorable for its breathtaking architecture as it is for the hordes of locals trying to extricate «donations» from visitors.

Pura Besakih, known as «The Mother Temple of Bali» is the largest and most holy of all Bali's temples.

On the slopes of Mount Agung is situated sebuag Pura Besakih the name of the Nela as the largest temple in Bali as a temput sacred to Hindus.

This building adds to the mysterious yet serene atmosphere of the temple as the large room it houses is pretty sombre and its walls are entirely carved with scene of the Buddha's life.

Wenshu Temple hosts the largest temple in Chengdu, and is home to more than 450 Buddha statues and other precious antiques, as well as 200 wooden buildings that were restored in the late 17th century.

They are responsible for a large part of the trade volume on Phuket and their influence is visible in many places such as the Chinese temples on Phuket or the annual Chinese Vegetarian Festival in October, a major tourist attraction of Phuket.

After all, Luxor is a prime destination for ancient Egyptian monuments, temples, and tombs, with things to see and do for days and often referred to as the world's largest open - air museum.

On offer is a chance to discover timeless traditions and exotic locales, such as a visit to one of the largest dinosaur fossil park at Balasinor, or the erotic temples of Khajuraho.

Located about 80 miles west of Belize City in Cayo District near the town of San Ignacio and the border with Guatemala, Xunantunich is most famously known for the large temple known today as El Castillo (Spanish for «The Castle») which is more than 130 feet tall (30 meters) making it the second - tallest building in Belize.

The peak looms over and serves much as an important backdrop to most of the other attractions you'll see here, such as the island's largest temple complex, water palaces and even some of the island's most popular spots for diving, of which East Bali is also best known for.

Northwest is located the area that was probably used for the main religious purposes, that includes a Plaza named by Hiram Bingham as «Sacred Plaza», also the temple of the «Three Windows», «The Sacred Temple», the «Priests Mansion», and the «Intihuatana» that is a large block of limestone used during Inca ceremonies.

Hindu temples in Bali are popular sights and due to a large variety of such temples, it's sometimes known as the Island of a thousand Ttemples in Bali are popular sights and due to a large variety of such temples, it's sometimes known as the Island of a thousand Ttemples, it's sometimes known as the Island of a thousand TemplesTemples.

Some of these large woven leaves are practically used as makeshift shelter and carpets when you opt for a class that takes place at a local temple.

You will not found international restaurants in this village, instead you will enjoy the frequent colorful processions to the large beachside temple as well as a barong dancing on the street.

Originally built as Stony Island Trust & Savings in 1923, the 20,000 square foot neoclassical building was designed by William Gibbons Uffendell as a temple, with a large central nave, two side aisles, and Doric column facade.

That's especially true because it is entered between two very large abstract paintings hung close enough together to squeeze us between them, as if to form a tall temple doorway.

To prepare the auditorium for the Christmas season, McCarten and two other local artists, Mary Jennings and Lynn Westergren, worked round - the - clock on two large panels, two text panels, and a pair of fabric pieces to serve as backdrops, all of them intended to project a visual representation of Acts 5:20: «Go stand in the temple courts and tell the people the full message of this new life.»

In the large gallery rooms at the Bronx Museum, viewers get a sense of the cathedral - like qualities Pier 52 gained when light streamed through the meticulously designed cut - outs, transforming the abandoned, ramshackle riverside structure into what the artist described as a «sun - and - water temple.»