temples
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Young people in China are increasingly visiting temples to pray for career success, higher incomes and passing exams.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026
"People of my generation often can't come out to temples anymore because of illness or because they have passed away," she told AFP.
From Barron's ● Jul. 7, 2026
The complex, which also includes six smaller temples, draws 70,000 to 80,000 devotees daily, with crowds tripling on weekends and festivals.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
He thirsts for the kind of ultimate supremacy and luxury enjoyed by monarchical figures of the past, who built the likes of Egyptian temples and Versailles, leaving lasting marks on their national landscapes.
From Slate ● Jun. 11, 2026
I could almost hear the beating of my own heart; and the blood surging through my temples sounded like blows from a hammer.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
