temples

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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

In Mozart’s opera, Tamino, a prince in a fairyland of mystic temples and mystifying gods, relies on his supernatural flute that turn sorrow into joy to get him out of jams.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

"If someone chants the name of Mother Bonbibi, she will save his life from tigers, snakes, and crocodiles," said villager Ashutosh Mandal, 63, referring to a deity whose idol is worshipped at temples.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

I wriggled up into a fully seated position and rubbed my temples.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia