4. INTRODUCTION
Kuala Lampur is the capital city of Malaysia. It is quite a busy
place, filled with all types of activities of a progressing culture. Culture
involves different things, for example the Food culture of place, the
way of living, religion and a few more.
In this book, a few of the remarkable religious places have been
photographed for their architectural appeal.
And since religion knows no boundaries of race or origin, the
photographs in this book are presented under a black and white
theme, this way, the layout and design of the buildings can be better
appreciated.
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5. Morality is of the highest importance - but for us, not for God – Albert Einstein
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6. The jewel of KLCC park, Asy-Syakirin translates to ‘the people of the grateful’
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12. The dragon is forever embedded in the Chinese culture
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13. Chinese scriptures and ornamentations
can be
seen all over this temple
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14. Furnace used to light incense sticks and other Statue of Taoist God of War, Guan Di, found at the
paraphernalia entrance
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15. Each of the world religions has its own particular genius, its own special insight into the nature and
requirements of compassion, and has something unique to teach us – Karen Armstrong
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16. The Shikhara or tower/crown of the temple, has many statuettes of the different idols worshipped at this
temple
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33. On left. The sunlight seeps through the painted
windows illuminating images of Jesus Christ
Above. Flowery designs above the louvered-window
frames. Amazing precise pattern repetition.
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34. Masjid Asy-Syakirin
St. Mary’s St. John’s
Guandi
Sri Mahamariamman
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