various places around the world. The influence of the temples is present throughout architectural history and will be for time to come. The Pantheon is one of the greatest Roman architectural achievements. The circular temple includes a Roman dome‚ a portico‚ and Corinthian columns supporting the pediments. The structure is made out of granite‚ marble‚ concrete‚ and brick. The Pantheon was originally built by Marcus Agrippa in 27 BC as a temple to all the gods of ancient Rome‚ but was destroyed because
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within him. The Pharaoh held the titles of the “Lord of the Two Lands” and “High Priest of Every Temple”‚ and also the “Lord of the Two Lands” the pharaoh is the ruler of Upper and Lower Egypt owning all the land‚ made laws and collected taxes and defended Egypt Against foreigners. As the “High Priest of Every Temple” the pharaoh represented the gods on Earth. He preformed rituals and built temples to honour the gods. The essential role of the Pharaoh was to maintain Maat‚ or universal order
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during the ritual route called ’ Panchatirthi Yatra’ ending in the Adikeshva ghat in the north. Nearby is the Tulsi Ghat‚ where Goswami Tulsidas lived till his death in 1623A.D. The Bachra Ghat is used by Jains and there are three riverbank Jain Temples. The Dandi Ghat is used by fakirs ‚ yogis and ascetics and nearby is the very popular Hanuman Ghat. Dashashvamedh Ghat‚ Varanasi’s liveliest bathing place was constructed by Peshwa Balaji Baji Rao. It’s name indicates that Brahma sacrificed (medh)
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Jammu is also known as the ‘City of Temples’. If Bahu Mata is the presiding deity of Jammu‚ the dargah of Peer Budhan Ali Shah is the other shrine that is believed to protect the local people. The other major tourist attraction is the Raghunath Temple Complex‚ which is the largest temple in North India devoted to Lord Rama. The construction of this temple was begun by Maharaja Gulab Singh in 1851 and completed by his son Ranbir Singh six years later. The temple of Maha Kali (better known as Bahu or
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Ceres‚ Diana‚ Venus‚ Mars‚ Mercury‚ Neptune‚ Vulcan and Apollo (these were replicants of the Greek Gods). This religion is thought to be the most commonly practiced throughout Pompeii and Herculaneum and this is evident by extravagant Temple of the Capitoline Triad or Temple of Jupiter in Pompeii (Source C). It was situated on the northern side of the Forum and was dedicated to the triad of the highest divinities of ancient times. The Gods included in the triad were‚ Jupiter‚ Juno and Minerva and are
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It replaced the First Temple‚ which was destroyed by the Neo-Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar II in 586 BCE. After the ascension of Cyrus the Great to the throne‚ the Jewish exiles that were driven out of Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar II were permitted to return home and rebuild. Although it is generally agreed that Cyrus’ decree in 538 BCE marked the beginning of the Second Temple period‚ construction of the Temple was not completed until 516 BCE. The Temple was largely respected during the
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To Mormons‚ also known as Latter-day Saints‚ seeking the will of the lord in the temple is a very important role in their life. There in the temple‚ Mormons are taught the holy truths and make solemn covenants in the name of Jesus Christ. In each temple there are special areas for all of the different types of ordinances. There is an area for baptism of the dead that has a large baptismal font supported by twelve sculpted oxen. Also‚ there are cubicles for people to become ritually washed and
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of materials‚ building technique and overall design. The Parthenon being the first temple to be built completely out of Pentelic marble (Millender and Nice‚ n.d.)‚ it has greatly inspired the usage of marble in other greek buildings afterwards. Marble became one of the most commonly
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known as Gaius Octavius at the time vowed to Mars during the battle of Philippi to erect a temple in his name. He did this most likely to bring him strength in this battle as after the battle he was able to avenge his adoptive father Julius Caesar by killing his assassins. Sometime after in 27 BCE he became Princeps of Rome changings his name to Augustus. He then made plans to build a forum and build the temple he vowed of Mars Ultor inside of it. He also stated through propaganda that by doing this
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This shows an awareness of type and function of certain spaces within the temple complexes so as not to occupy the spaces that are used for daily ritual functions or the ceremonial pathway or axis. It is also unlikely that these patterns were carved at any point before the construction of the temple‚ or at a stone quarry due to‚ once again‚ the regularity in their
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