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Abū ‘Abd Allāh Muḥammad ibn Ismā‘īl ibn Ibrāhīm ibn al-Mughīrah ibn Bardizbah al-Ju‘fī al-Bukhārī 19 July 810 – 1 September 870), or Bukhārī, commonly referred to as Imam al-Bukhari or Imam Bukhari, was a Persian Islamic scholar who was born in Bukhara (the capital of the Bukhara Region (viloyat) of Uzbekistan). He authored the hadith collection known as Sahih al-Bukhari, regarded by Sunni Muslims as one of the most authentic (sahih) hadith collections. He also wrote other books such as Al-Adab al-Mufrad.
Imam al-Bukhari was the great theologian of the East. He collected and recorded about 600 thousand hadith, i.e. legend based on cases of life or some sayings of the Prophet. Out of them, al-Bukhari selected as “flawless” about 7400 hadith to include into the famous “As-Sahih” which became the second most important book after the Koran for the majority of Sunni.
The mausoleum of Imam al-Bukhari presents in all of its magnificence. In the complex that occupies a vast territory, there are mausoleums, mosques, hotel for tourists and pilgrims, souvenir shops and religious literature.
The mausoleum of Imam al-Bukhari is one of the main pilgrimage sites in Uzbekistan. The visiting of three shrines in Samarkand – the mausoleums of al-Bukhari, Shakhi-Zinda and Rukhabad – within one day, is called “small Hajj”.
A Lego build of an ancient stone guardian hidden deep within unknown jungles.
Hope you like this build, have a good day.
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There is always a line-up of bottles of red Fanta at these shrines. Why does it have to be red Fanta? This article might help with the explanation www.atlasobscura.com/articles/thailand-drinks
Field shrine at sunset. Near Kyjov in South Moravia (Czech Republic). On a Tatra Photography workshop.
She is dressed in white and red and is called a "Miko[Shrine maiden]," and her job is to serve the gods.
Yasaka Shrine (八坂神社 Yasaka-jinja), once called Gion Shrine (祇園神社 Gion-jinja), is a Shinto shrine in the Gion District of Kyoto, Japan. Situated at the east end of Shijō-dōri (Fourth Avenue), the shrine includes several buildings, including gates, a main hall and a stage.
History
Initial construction on the Shrine began in 656. The Shrine became the object of Imperial patronage during the early Heian period. In 965, Emperor Murakami ordered that Imperial messengers be sent to report important events to the guardian kami of Japan. These heihaku were initially presented to 16 shrines; and in 991, Emperor Ichijō added three more shrines to Murakami's list. Three years later in 994, Ichijō refined the scope of that composite list by adding Umenomiya Shrine and Gion Shrine.
From 1871 through 1946, Yasaka Shrine was officially designated one of the Kanpei-taisha (官幣大社), meaning that it stood in the first rank of government supported shrines. (Wikipedia)
Ueno Toshogu Shrine
I chōzuya sono piccoli edifici situati all’interno del santuario, posti prima di arrivare alla sala principale, necessari per eseguire la pratica di purificazione prima di poter pregare i kami.
Al loro interno è presente una vasca che raccoglie l’acqua da utilizzare per eseguire il rito di purificazione.
Ueno Toshogu Shrine
The chōzuya are small buildings located inside the sanctuary, placed before arriving at the main hall, necessary to perform the purification practice before being able to pray to the kami.
Inside there is a tank that collects the water to be used to perform the purification rite.
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Kanda Shrine( Kanda-myōjin, officially Kanda-jinja), is a Shinto shrine located in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan. The shrine dates back 1,270 years, but the current structure was rebuilt several times due to fire and earthquakes. It is situated in one of the most expensive estate areas of Tokyo. Kanda Shrine was an important shrine to both the warrior class and citizens of Japan, especially during the Edo period, when shōgun Tokugawa Ieyasu paid his respects at Kanda Shrine. Due in part to the proximity of the Kanda Shrine to Akihabara, the shrine has become a mecca for technophiles who frequent Akihabara.
Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima island, Hatsukaichi
The Itsukushima Shrine on the island of Itsukushima, more commonly known as Miyajima, located in the northwest of Hiroshima Bay - Japan
This camphor tree is supposed to be more than 600 years old, which means it had been already here when the shrine was constructed. The rope with paper ornaments around the trunk implies it is special and sacred.
Kusunoki (Camphor, Cinnamomum camphora) is an evergreen broadleaf tree. It is not native to Japan but supposed to have been introduced from southern Asia. It is often used to carve Buddhist statues.
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This is a shrine for luck in matchmaking. You write down your wish on a piece of paper, crawl through a hole in a stone and then glue your wish to the stone.
Lovely evening out with my mate tonight in the Goyt Valley to photograph this shrine. Erected in memory of a Spanish Lady who taught at the school in the nearby Errwood Hall.
Its a beautiful little building tucked away and was perfectly peaceful. That's until about 10 drunk and rather threatening lads descended upon it and the night was over.
Cheers to Paul for his delicate touch with the side light. It's always great to catch up.
Yasaka Shrine (Yasaka Jinja, 八坂神社), nestled in Kyoto’s historic Gion district, is a cornerstone of Japan’s cultural and spiritual heritage. Founded in 656 AD and affectionately called Gion-san, it enshrines Susano’o no Mikoto (deity of storms), his wife Kushiinada-hime, and their eight children. The shrine’s iconic two-story rōmon gate, painted in vermilion, welcomes visitors to its grounds, which blend Shinto simplicity with Gion-zukuri architecture.
Famed for hosting July’s Gion Matsuri—a vibrant festival featuring parades, floats, and geisha performances—the shrine also boasts a lantern-adorned main hall and subsidiary shrines dedicated to love and beauty. Seasonal charm peaks in spring with cherry blossoms at nearby Maruyama Park and in autumn with fiery foliage. Year-round, visitors partake in rituals like tying ema wishes or soaking in the serene ambiance, embodying Yasaka’s role as both spiritual sanctuary and cultural heart.
Gion, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan
Zurah Shriners' Cycle Corps from Minneapolis in the Richfield, Minnesota 4th of July Parade. This and many other Zurah parade units have played an important part in Twin Cities area parades for decades.
Shrine: A folly at Plas Newydd, Llangollen. Made from pieces of Valle Crucis by the 17th Century Owners the Ladies of Llangollen. Friends of the Romantics..Byron et al.
Guan Yu Shrine or written as Gong Wu Shrine is a historic shrine of Guan Yu, god of war and faithfulness in ancient Chinese beliefs. Located in Khwaeng Somdet Chao Phraya, Khet Khlong San, Bangkok's Thonburi side on the western bank of Chao Phraya River.
This shrine is considered to be the oldest Guan Yu shrine in Thailand. Believed to be over 280 years old, built since the late Ayutthaya period in the reign of the King Borommakot (corresponding to the reign of Qianlong Emperor of Qing Dynasty) and said that before the King Taksin will do battle, he also came to worship at this shrine as well.
According to UNESCO, the shrine is the oldest royal Confucian shrine preserved and the ritual ceremonies continue a tradition established in the 14th century. Such shrines existed during the Three Kingdoms of Korea period (57–668), but these have not survived. The Jongmyo Shrine was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1995.
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jongmyo_(Seoul)
Scanned slide, image taken October 1999
Kanda Shrine (神田明神, Kanda-myōjin, officially 神田神社 Kanda-jinja), is a Shinto shrine located in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan. The shrine dates back 1,270 years, but the current structure was rebuilt several times due to fire and earthquakes. It is situated in one of the most expensive estate areas of Tokyo. Kanda Shrine was an important shrine to both the warrior class and citizens of Japan, especially during the Edo period, when shōgun Tokugawa Ieyasu paid his respects at Kanda Shrine. Due in part to the proximity of the Kanda Shrine to Akihabara, the shrine has become a mecca for technophiles who frequent Akihabara.
Kanda Shrine was first built in the second year of the Tenpyō Era (730 AD), in the fishing village of Shibasaki, near the modern Ōtemachi district. In order to accommodate the expansion of Edo Castle, the shrine was later moved to the former Kanda ward in 1603, then moved once again to its modern site on a small hill near Akihabara in 1616. The shrine has been rebuilt and restored many times. The current structure was destroyed in the 1923 Great Kantō earthquake and rebuilt in 1934 with concrete, and thus survived the Tokyo firebombing of World War II, unlike many of Japan's historical structures. Restoration is being done on Kanda Shrine, and work continues today.
Pray for prosperity, good luck and marriage at the Kanda Myojin Shrine, where three major gods, or kami, are enshrined. They include two of the seven Gods of Fortune: Daikokuten, who presides over bountiful harvests and matrimony; and Ebisu, the god of fisheries and business. The third is the Taira no Masakado, a rebel against the Hei'an government (794–1185) whom later earned revered status. The shrine is the head of 108 Tokyo districts including Akihabara and Tsukiji.
In May every odd-numbered year, partake in the festivities of the boisterous Kanda Matsuri that is widely regarded as one of Japan's three greatest festivals. The parade kicks off and ends at the shrine, passing through central Tokyo districts like Nihombashi and Otemachi.
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ここはMainLand GAETAⅤ大陸の東端にある小さな神社です。ご祭神はハムスター！ちょっと抜けてるけどとても心優しい神様です。神社スタッフが月ごとに季節の図案を入れた御朱印を頒布しています。いつも静かで訪問者がリラックスできるように努めています。境内にある『あずまや』で季節に合う昔懐かしい和の玩具を展示しています。また季節にあった植栽を行っています。
This is a small shrine located at the eastern end of MainLand GAETA V continent. The deity enshrined here is a hamster! Though a bit quirky, they are a very kind-hearted god.The shrine staff distribute goshuin stamps with seasonal designs every month. They always strive to create a quiet atmosphere where visitors can relax. Inside the grounds, there is a "azumaya" where nostalgic traditional Japanese toys are displayed according to the season. They also carry out seasonal planting of greenery.