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- Dictionarysanctum sanctorum/saŋ(k)ˈtɔːrəm/
noun
- 1. the holy of holies in the Jewish temple.
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8 hours ago · Thomas of Cantimpré was born of noble parentage in 1201, [2] at Sint-Pieters-Leeuw (a small town near Brussels), in the Duchy of Brabant. In 1206 his father (returning from Palestine, where he had fought alongside Richard I of England) sent Thomas to Liège, where he began to tackle the difficulties of the trivium and quadrivium, studying from age 5 to age 11; in Liège he also had the chance ...
3 days ago · The Venkateswara Temple of Tirumala, called Sri Venkateswara Swami Temple, is a Hindu temple situated in the hills of Tirumala at Tirupati in the Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh, India. The temple is dedicated to Venkateswara, a form of Vishnu, who is believed to have appeared on the earth to save mankind from trials and troubles of Kali Yuga.
2 days ago · St. Peter's Basilica is neither the Pope's official seat nor first in rank among the Major Basilicas of Rome. This honour is held by the Pope's cathedral, the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran, the mother church of all churches in communion with the Catholic Church.
2 days ago · Sri Krupapureeswarar Temple,Thiruvennainallur Post and Taluk,Villupuram DistrictTamil Nadu - 607 203.Tele: + 91 93456 60711.The temple priest Sri Ravichandra Gurukkal can be contacted at 077086 38986. Pathigam (Hymn) with English transliteration and Tamil meaning.
4 days ago · Guardian Deities: Fierce sculptures of dwarapalas (door guardians) guard the entrance to the garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum). Water Tank: A water tank or source is often found within the temple complex, used for ritual cleansing. Shapes and Layouts: Temples are built in five distinct shapes: Square: Called Kuta or Chaturasra
3 days ago · Kerala architecture falls into two main categories: religious and domestic. Religious buildings, such as temples, churches, and mosques, are designed using circular, square, or rectangular bases with steeply sloping roofs supported by timber pillars. The raised plinth protects against tropical dampness and insects.
3 days ago · The Dance or Albion, also called Glad Day and Albion Rose, is arguably William Blake’s most recognizable image, at least in terms or his pictorial output. It is a potent and joyous evocation of spiritual ascendancy and as such it provides an excellent starting place for our examination of Blake’s visionary and often obscure iconography.
