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-Trevor NJC Hoareau – 0308914 –
-Culture & Civilizations – FNBE Sept ’12 -

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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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7. Interesting pillar designs, gives the visual of never-ending archways
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9. You cannot believe in God until you believe in yourself - Swami Vivekananda
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10. Following the traditional temple designs, this one is just as impressive as any other. Yet, simple.
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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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17. The windowless Garbha-griha or womb-house of the temple
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18. Hindu temples always usually have religious related art embedded into the temple.
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19. Amazing detailing : statuettes depicting many religious idols.
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20. The idol is guarded by two statues (on left) On the right we see a framed statuette at the main entrance.
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21. The way is not in the sky, the way is in the heart - Buddha
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22. Church bell Side entrance
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23. Unique column designs, the base of the columns are larger than the top, their structure adds to the
beauty of the building
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24. Built since 1894, quite a pleasant design.
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25. Although renovations have brought new technology, AC units for the offices, the overall layout has been
generally preserved,
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26. Chapel found at the back, with garden and fountain
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29. There is no god higher than Truth – Mahatma Gandhi
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30. Symmetrical properties, above main entrance
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31. Altar of Mary, The Virgin Mother
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32. Main hall. Beautifully arched high ceilings and tall windows
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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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35. Photo book memoir of certain religious places around the
KLCC area. Out of 9places visited, the author has
chosen to show the five most appealing to him
-mem·oir-
/ˈmemˌwär/
Noun
1. A historical account or biography written from personal
knowledge.
2. An autobiography or a written account of one's memory of certain
events or people.
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