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The canyon walls behind the Las Lajas Sanctuary are coated in various shrubs. The cathedral is comprised of gray and white stone, reflecting Gothic architecture.

The Layton Utah Temple sits in the middle of a large parking lot with a mostly overcast sky. The silhouette of a mountain sits on the horizon on the right.

Pilgrims wearing white clothes walking up and down a street at the Besakih Temple. Some of the visitors don white hats, others carrying white umbrellas. Foliage sits in garden boxes on the left side of the path.

At dusk, a Buddha statue sits at the top of the Borobudur Temple, in his view are other silhoutetted stupas and the misty forest and horizon beyond. The sky is pale white and proceeds to a deep orange near where the sun crests below the Earth.

Illuminated in yellow light admidst the black sky and blue lights of the city in the background, the Golden Temple rests to the left above a lake, reflecting in the water below.

Underneath a blue, cloudy sky sit over a dozen gray stone stupas of the Borobudur Temple.

From the eyes of a flying drone, the Layton Utah Temple is visible with a few trees scattered throughout the temple grounds and parking lot.

Several black and white birds soaring over the stupa atop the Borobadur Temple. The blue sky is party clouded overhead.

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From the air, the Layton Utah Temple is surrounded by various construction vehicles, including small cranes and a large crane.

Peering upward, the three distinct layers of the Kinkaku-ji Temple are visible, with the surrounding forest and cloudy sky visible in the backround.

Stupa at the Borobudur Temple sit on top of the large stone edifice, gazing at the trees below and the blue-green mountains in the distanace.

From the grass fields near the temple grounds, the Layton Utah Temple sits in the middle of its parking lot, with its intricate windows and steeples standing magnificently.

An ariel view of the Borobudur Temple. Fine mist hangs over the gigantic red stone structure and surrounding trees below.

Seen from a dirt path below, Las Lajas Sanctuary stretches to the heavens. Brown and green vines cover the canyon wall to the right, with shrubs visible on the wall to the left.

The Sri Harmandir Sahib near midday. The Golden Temple sits majestically above a large calm body of water, with a connecting bridge jetting away from the temple and off to the right. Numberless crowds of people wait on the bride and around the outside of the temple for a chance to enter and recieve a meal.

With dual spires extended in the air, the Layton Utah Temple sits around red and gray dirt during its construction phase.

Reflected on still neighboring waters, the Angkor Wat Temple sits triumphantly in its place, surrounded by a pale blue sky.

An intricate stone gazebo within an outdoor courtyard of the Mohammed Ali Mosque. Some people are dispersed around the gazebo-like structure.

A closeup of the face of a worn stone Buddha statue, its nose missing. Two stupas from the Borobudur Temple lay behind the statue. The sky behind all of them is a pale blue color.

The side of the Layton Utah Temple as seen from the air, with a mostly cloudly sky visible above the two steeples of the temple.

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A neighboring tree covers part of the view of the golden walls of the Kinkaku-ji Temple in Kyoto, Japan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Several mosy shackled rooftops of the Besakih Temple. Each rooftop and spire is topped with a rich, earthy color with different spires acending up into the cyan sky, inlaid with Hinduism influence and architecture elements.

A cross-legged figure with their palms reaching upward. Shadow is covering most of the wall engraving.

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Las Lajas Sanctuary at night, covered in red, blue, cyan, and green lights. The stained glass and ornate carvings on the exterior of the temple reflect the multicolored lights.

The Sanctuary of our Lady of the Rosary of las Lajas sits majestically with its white and gray stone slabs comprising its cathedral and nearby bridge against a lush canyon landscape.

Four Buddha statues under stupas at the Borobudur Temple. The blue sky is visible behind the gray stone structure.

An entrance to the Mohamed Ali Mosque, with an arched gateway and series of columns. The four spires at each corner of the mosque jet into the overcast sky above.

Las Lajas Sanctuary is displayed on a gray stone bridge. A white stone, winged angel with its hands stretched upwards sits in an alcove on the side of the bridge.

Autumn leaves of golden orange and of green sit in the foreground, with the Layton Utah Temple rising majestically in the middle ground above the tree line. Red and orange mountains dominate the background behind the temple.

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The tranquil Kyōko-chi Pond beams with the reflection of the glowing, golden Kinkaku-ji Temple and neighboring forest.

A gate and walls of white and black stone at the top of an outdoor set of stairs at the Besakih Temple

The stupas on the Borobudur Temple sit in the foreground, made of woven gray and white ancient stones. Misty blue mountains and green and yellow trees sit in the background.

To the right of the foreground, a Buddha statue sits on the Borobudur Temple overlooking a forest covered in mist.

The landscaping phase of the Layton Utah Temple, with sparse plants around the perimeter of the large, white structure.

The Borobudur Temple stupas sit in the fore and middle ground, with the orange sky and white sun visible during sunset.

The evening sky burns orange and red as the sun sets over the Sri Harmandir Sahib in Punjab, India. The golden spires of the temple reach upward into the cloudy sky and away from the mirror-like lake below.

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The Isola Asihara, where Zen Buddha statues sit is visible in the foreground, with the Rokuon-ji Temple visible in the background to the right.

Three heads side by side and carved in stone at the Borobudur Temple.

A gate with stone statues and towers on either side of the gate, protecting the grounds and structures of the Besakih Temple.

A top-down view of the red-colored Borobudur Temple. Symmetric paths jut of each corner of the gigantic stone structure and into the treeline.

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The royal gardens at the Tirta Gangga. Statues and a blue pool of water are visible in the foreground, with cloudy skies and foliage visible in the background.

The Sri Harmandir Sahib is visible to the left with its entrance, Darshani Deori Sri Harmandir Sahib, visible to the right. The green-blue lake is visible below, with a gray sky from above.

To the left, two Buddha Statues sit cross-legged on stone platforms. A forest stretches as far as the eye can see in the background, leading away from the Borobudur Temple.

An ariel view of the Layton Utah Temple, with red mountains visible in the background beneath a graying blue.

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An outdoor balcony at the Angkor Wat Temple. The tops of trees can be seen in the background with a cloudy sky.

The Agkor Wat Temple at dusk. Palm trees lineup on either side of a sidewalk leading to an entrance.

An engraving on the side of a stone brick wall of several Buddha statues at the Borobudur Temple. One large Buddha sits at the base of a tree, and several other smaller Buddhas sit cross-legged across the wall engraving.

The Borobudur Temple covered in mist as seen from the ground, looking up to the main stupa at the top of the stone structure.

After a snowstorm, the Layton Utah Temple remains wet near the top of the white structure, while a layer of snow sits at its base.

The incomplete Layton Utah Temple during construction at dawn. A large red crane can be seen to the left behind the temple. A sea of trees and homes fill the scene in the background.

A Buddha statue sitting inside stupa with its top removed during sunset. the sky behind the worn stone Buddha and stupas is a pungent pink and orange color.

The Darshani Deori Sri Harmandir Sahib, or gate leading to the Golden Temple. The tall white archway above a tiled outdoor path sits in the middle ground, with the Golden Temple visible through the archway in the day.

A frontal view of the Layton Utah Temple, with construction vehicles and cranes visible on either side in the dawning light.

The Guáitara River is visible to the bottom left, between the supports holding up the bridge leading to the Las Lajas Sanctuary. Yellow and green canyon walls rest behind the tranquil cathedral.

A closeup of a statue at the steps of the Besakih Temple. Similar statues can be seen sequentally in the background, along with red flowers, and other tropical foliage. Twin black spires at the peak of the stairs can also be seen.

Las Lajas Sanctuary in Ipiales, Nariño, Colombia. The Neo-Gothic architecture provides spectacular grays and whites against the green and brown notes of the surrounding canyon.

A line of statues engraven into stone at the Borobudur Temple. Men stand shoulder to shoulder and are of an equal height.

A close look at the Kinkaju-ji Temple, with its three-tiered roof, ties wonderfully into the greenery and reflective, calm lake beneath the temple with its Zen Buddhist architectural influences.

The Golden Temple is visible in the distance, past shrubbery and bushes resting in the foreground.

A gray stone courtyard on the grounds of the Besakih Temple, with many of the site's structures visible under a stormy sky.

Under an apricot sky, the Golden Temple rests above its lake and in the middle of the surrounding buildings in Punjab, India. A bird floats across the scene from the left to the right.

Layered black rooftops of the Besakih Temple are spread throughout the foreground and background, with light green foliage spread throughout.

An Angel holding a snare drum stands to the left of the towering steeple of Las Lajas Sanctuary.

Three stone statues with their legs crossed and their palms together in front of their chests engraven into a wall at the Angkor Wat Temple

The overcast sky rests over the Sri Harmandir Sahib and the Darbar Sahib Path. Even in the gentle light from above, they sit reflected in the still lake.

Onlookers viewing the sunset at the Angkor Wat Temple in front of the nearby moat. The temple, orange sky, and trees, can be seen in the calm moat's reflection.

A stone engraving with various spheres and lines.

From the view of the trees below, the Las Lajas Sanctuary sits majestically up against its canyon wall.

Still wet from a recent snowstorm, the Layton Utah Temple is seen from the air, with snow at its base. The mostly cloudy sky allows wisps of blue to peek through the cloud layer.

Posts on the bridge to the left of Las Lajas Sanctuary alternate holding angels carved from white stone and lamps. The sun is shining magnificently against the yellow and green canyon behind the cathedral.

A temple wall of the Borobudur Temple, featuring a series of identical Buddhas kneeling with a palm outstretched.

A man standing off slightly to the right in front of the massive Borobudur Temple.

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The teal sky rests above Las Lajas Sanctuary. Two trees, one one on the left and the other on the right frame the cathedral as it is viewed from below.

A tree branch in the foreground hangs over the Sri Harmandir Sahib in the middle ground of the shot. The lower portion of the Golden Temple's exterior has a gray, stone texture, while the test of the temple appears to be solid gold, but is gilded with the metal.

The silhouette of the Angkor Wat Temple at dawn. The outline of the structure and the trees can be seen against the pink and oranged-clouded sky.

During its landscaping period, the Layton Utah Temple sits waiting for more work to be completed around its temple grounds.

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As seen from the air above a pasture, the Layton Utah Temple rises above the once Morgan property, painted over a background of frigid, white mountains.

The intricate shackled roofs of the Besakih Temple, with layered tower structures visible in the background in front of a grove of tall trees. The sky is a faint pink.

The Golden Temple, as seen many years ago. The entire shot is of a similar brown-tan shade. The temple sits, reflected in the surrounding calm lake.

The intricate details of the cathedral of Las Lajas Sanctuary. Light streams through stained glass windows from above.

A series of boats, men, and armies engraved on a tan, stone wall at the Angkor Wat Temple.

The spires of the Besakih Temple are viisible amidst foliage in the foreground and blue mountains are seen in the background.

To the left, the Las Lajas Sanctuary sits on the side of the canyon walls, with a long view of the canyon to the right.

Gazing towards the front of the Golden Temple from the side, crowds of people waiting to enter the temple stand on the bridge or around the perimeter of the lone temple on the lake. Two red and white towers from the surrounding city are visible in the background underneath a pale blue sky.

In its construction phase, the Layton Utah Temple sits in the middle of a large parking lot with a sparse number of construction vehicles scattered around the gray pavement.

A line of people wrapped around the base of the Sri Harmandir Sahib, resting on the smooth lake surface at night.

An Angel playing a snare drum in front of Las Lajas Sanctuary. Behind the cathedral, worn buildings built out of white and cream brick sit on the cliffside to the left.

The gardens at the Kinkaku-ji Temple and its reflected counterpart in the Kyōko-chi Pond in Kyoto, Japan.

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Mount Agung can be seen in the distance beneath a gray-blue sky brushed with clouds. The orange red light of the sun is reflecting off the now at the peak of Mount Agung, making it appear orange.

The inner courtyard of the Mohamed Ali Mosque. The curved columns at the base of the mosque are a light ivory color. The mosque itself is a red brick color.

Enshrouded in orange light from the hazy light from above, the Sri Harmandir Sahib sits, resting above a tranquil lake. The structure's golden surface appears dark above and inside the water’s reflective surface.

The green Kyōko-chi Pond and the gold Kinkaku-ji Temple. Trees fill the background behind the temple, with the pond in front of the three-level temple.

The Hindu diety, Vishnu with snakes behind him in colorful tones of yellow, red, and green.

The Golden Temple during the day, with people lined up outside the gold structure and on the bridge to the left. The Golden Temple, connecting bridge, and red tower in the background are reflected in the calm lake's mirror surface.

The Borobudur Temple can be seen, as well as tourists strolling up a path and stairs of the Borobudur Temple with forest on both sides of the path.

Straight on and to the left, the Layton Utah Temple sits against a backdrop of red and golden orange mountains in the Fall.

Several stone steps with foliage and red and yellow flowers on either side leading up to a path between two tall spires at the Besakih Temple Spires.

The tranquil waters of the Kyōko-chi Pond and its surrounding forest give life to the Zen Buddhist sanctuary pf the Kinkaku-ji Temple, glimmering with golden light under the midday sun.

A structure overlooking a hill covered in foliage and flowers sits under a burning ember sky at the Besakih Temple in Bali, Indonesia.

Mount Agung releasing a faint amount of smoke and ash in front of an orange sky from the setting sun.

A closeup of a Buddha statue to the right, meditating inside an open stupa on the roof of the Borobudur Temple.

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The Golden Temple, with visitors strolling around the perimeter of its gray stone foundation.

An ariel shot of the Borobudur Temple is seen in the distance to the bottom left, while a blanket of mist lies over a forest at the base of the blue mountain to the right.

Three stupa are visible in the foreground, with a man in a white hat examining the stupa on the right. The forest and cloudy sky are visible in the background beyond the stone of the Borobudur Temple.

During the building process, the Layton Utah Temple can be seen to the left, with green mountains visible in the background.

Engraven men carved into brick at the Borobudur Temple.

A black and white gingham parasol sits in a grass field in the foreground. Several structures of the Besakih Temple are visible on the distance beneath a completely cloudy sky.

Fireworks of red, pink, orange, and yellow burst above the glistening Golden Temple and its lake below. Lines of purple and yellow from the surrounding buildings around the perimeter of the shine in the reflective lake, with the temple, city, and firework light also shining on the lake’s surface.

Beneath a gray overcast sky, Las Lajas Sanctuary and its bridge sit and are propped up between canyon walls.

Twin spirals made of dark stone sit on either side of the crest of stairs. Statues, flowers, and other small structures with black roofs can also be seen near the top of the hill.

Shimmering in the night, the Sri Harmandir Sahib sits in the middle of a lake, with people with orange head coverings waiting in the foreground on the sidewalk surrounding the square lake.

The second story of the Kinkaku-ji temple, complete with balcony railing, walls, and underside of the roof gilded in gold.

Basking in golden light, the Kinkaku-ji Temple in Kyoto, Japan rests beside the Kyōko-chi Pond, a testament to the tranquility of the Zen Buddhist faith.

The light from the dawn shines from the right onto the layered temple structures and red tropical flowers at the Besakih Temple.

Red and white stone seen at the Angkor Wat Temple at dusk.

The Kinkaku-ji Temple and its surrounding path, temple grounds, and gardens. The Temple sits in the middle of the shot, with the trees in the background stretching up to the pale blue sky.

A statue at the besakih temple of a creature with large canine teeth, a crown upon its head, and wide eyes at the Besakih Temple.

A group of people wearing white clothes stand on stone steps overlooking an area of the Besakih Temple.

The Golden Temple at night, a gold-gilded Sikh temple, similar in color to a smoldering fire’s embers in front of a violet-blue sky. The intricate spires glisten as they reflect over the lake surface surrounding the sacred edifice.

Beneath a white sky, the Kikaku-ji Temple rests in front of a lake, with the dense forest behind the gold structure.

The Besakih Temple, with Hindu-Javanese architecture and Balinese elements, reaches upward into the sky with progressively smaller layered roofs as the layers ascend to the top.

Light shines from the Sri Harmandir Sahib at night, a gilded Golden Temple in Punjab, India.

On the left, the Golden Temple sits with crowds of people waiting around the perimeter of the shimering structure at night. The Darshani Deori Sri Harmandir Sahib sits to the right, illuminated with white light.

A crumbling gray stone building in a jungle near the Angkor Wat Temple. The entrance has several bricks and rubble at its base.

The Kinkaku-ji (Rokuon-ji) Temple as seen from the river bank. The green lake in front of the temple covers the lower third of the shot, with some trees from a small surrounded island reflected in its calm mirror. The blue sky overhead is gloriously clear and bright, just like the gold-leafed exterior of the Kinkaku-ji Temple

Several structures at the Besakih Temple site. Some of the temple edifices are taller than the others. The towering structures sit close by a river.

A gray stone path surrounded by red flowers, grass, and foliage. A sign near structures with roofs but no walls is visible off to the right, with additional structures of the Besakih Temple and a snowy mountain in the distance.

The interior of Las Lajas Sanctuary, with the carving of St. Mary into the mountain wall framed at the back of the cathedral. The wooden pews are a deep red color. Stained glass lines on either side of the cathedral, to the left and right.

Nearby city light combines with the Golden Temple's lights over the reflection of the lake wrapped around Sri Harmandir Sahib in this night scene in Punjab, India.

Under a gray sky, the Sri Harmandir Sahib sits over a smooth, reflective lake surface. People on a connecting bridge wait to enter the Golden Temple structure.

Above the Guáitara River, Las Lajas Sanctuary stands, as if on stilts with its gray stone bridge supports.

From the canyon above the Quebrada de el Morro, Las Lajas Sanctuary sits against the cliffside foliage. A small waterfall runs from the cliff on the other side of the canyon from the Roman Catholic cathedral.

The black-gray stone of the Borobudur Temple can be seen in the foreground, while the accompanying path, forest, moutains, and setting sun can benn

Stone stairs lead down to an open plaza. Either side of the steps is surrounded by rows of statues. The lines of statues on the right are wearing orange head coverings, while the statues on the left are wearing white head coverings. Visitors can be seen, gathering in the plaza below.

The tall, layered structures of the Besakih Temple in the evening. Mount Agung is visible in the background, with clouds surrounding its base.

To the right sits a close stupa, with interwoven stones. Other stupas lay beyond a few meters back. The forest and partly clouded sky rest in the background.

The Kinkaku-Ji (Rokuon-Ji) Temple, with its second and third stories covered in gold leaf. The temple sits up against calm lake water, with a forest surrounding its glinting metal walls.

Across the lake, the Rokuon-ji Temple rests as a beacon of golden light against the green forest behind it and the reflective lake below in its three-tiered rooftop view.

An orange sky silhouettes the black spires of the Angkor Wat Temple, reflected in the neighboring moat.

The Golden Temple, Sri Harmandir Sahib, during the day with its main spire surrounded by scaffolding during renovations at the Golden Temple structure.

Buddist Monks wearing orange saffron robes walking between pillars in an outdoor courtyard at the Angkor Wat Temple.

In front of snowy mountains, the Layton Utah Temple rests with different work trucks on every side of the white structure.

A guard wearing orange robes and a navy head wrap is holding a spear and walking down a sidewalk from right to left, with the Golden Temple in the background.

The Kinkaku-ji Temple covered in gold leaf and surrounded by a dense forest of yellow, and various shades of earthy green. A lake is visible to the left, breaking up the forest and separating the temple from the sea of trees.

Las Lajas Sanctuary with and the Quebrada de El Morro Below the sanctuary's stone bridge.

A black and white gingham parasol sits in a grass field in the foreground. Several structures of the Besakih Temple are visible on the distance beneath a completely cloudy sky.

Various statues of both animals and people stand on layered platforms at the Besakih Temple.

The intricate stone spires of the Besakih Temple in Karangasem, Indonesia

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The Kinkaku-ji Temple is set against a backdrop of dark green trees. At the foot of the temple, a calm green pond is visible.

An arial view of the Layton Utah Temple during its construction period. The dual spires of the pearl-white Layton Temple shines in the sunlight.

The Angkor Wat Temple during the day. Several tourists can be seen walking up the path with trees lining each side of the path.

A stone angel holding a pitcher of water stands in front of the bridge and the Las Lajas Sanctuary. The sky behind the gothic cathedral is mostly cloudy, with hints of blue sky coming through.

On tan bricks, men engraven on the wall walk together ina a line in the same direction. Engraven trees sit behind the walking men on the wall at the Angkor Wat Temple.

Palm trees fields, and the sacred grounds at the Angkor Wat Temple in Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia.

In the foreground, lies the steeples of the Borobudur Temple sit, one of them open with a Buddha statue inside. Green forests and partly clouded skies fill the background.

The golden Kinkaku-ji (Rokuon-ji) Temple sits triumphant at the base of a mountain of trees on the edge of a calm lake. A few mountains, silhouetted in orange-white light, rest in the background.

Two Buddha Statues sit cross-legged beside a stone wall at the Borobudur Temple.

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Seen from across the Kyōko-chi Pond, the Kinkaku-ji Temple's golden facade glimmers in Kyoto, Japan's sunlight.

A statue at the Besakih Temple during the annual odalan temple anniversary. Several people wearing white, ceremonial clothing are seen in the background, the statue in front.

The Kinkaku-ji Temple rests peacefully to the right, its three-story gold structure and brown-gray roofs reflected in the calm water at the temple's base.

Stone structures rest, rurrounded by a calm pool of water at the Besakih Temple.

Art of Saint Mary, Baby Jesus, and two priests surrounded by a large white centerpiece inside Las Lajas Sanctuary.

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An outdoor corridor at the Angkor Wat Temple. Red brick archways surround the wooden plank path leadinging towards the main towers of the Angkor Wat Temple.

On orange-tan stone, two statues lay engraven near the corner of a high wall, one on each side of the corner at the Angkor Wat Temple.

Autumn trees, comprised of gold and orange leaves fill the foreground of this aerial shot of the Layton Temple, which rises above the tree line triumphantly. Red and orange mountains lie behind the white, dual-steepled edifice.

In the calm mirror lake, the Kinkaku-ji Temple shimmers brilliantly with its gold second and third stories, each with their own architectural style to reflect the different Zen Buddhist cultures.

The Sri Harmandir Sahib at midday. The Golden Temple sits in the center of the lake, with a connecting covered bridge off to the right with crowds of people waiting in line to enter.

The interior of the Mohamed Ali Mosque, lined with brown-red stone bricks. Vase-like lanterns hang from the ceiling, suspended by cords. A window with a curved top and surrounding curved stone wall design sits directly ahead.

At a distance, a Buddha statue sits beneath a stupa and arch, with a temple wall to the right, leading up to the mini tower the Buddha statue sits in.

Weathered columns in an old stone courtyard at the Angkor Wat Temple.

The Borobudur Temple roof stupas, partly shaped by other stupas.

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With its first-level lights on, the Kinkaku-ji Temple shines brilliantly against the deep blue sky and dark green forest behind its golden structure. Calm and still, the pond below mirrors the temple’s golden walls and illuminated windows.

During its construction period, the Layton Utah temple is visible from the air. Green trees and various neighborhoods are visible from behind the temple.

An overcast sky shades the surrounding forested hills and gold-gilded tri-tiered Kinkaku-ji Temple in Kyoto, Japan.

Lines of flames and Buddhist monks can be seen in the foreground at night, leading up to the base of the temple. The Borobudur Temple in the distance is illuminated by spotlights.

Four Buddha statues under stupas at the Borobudur Temple. The blue sky is visible behind the gray stone structure.

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To the left, the Kinkaku-ji Temple sits, resting besides its neighboring pond and forest to the right. The sky overhead has thin, whispy clouds in the distance.

An intricate stone landing and series of windows on the exterior of the Sri Harmandir Sahib. The balcony is made of stone and is intricately carved with circle and crossing patterns.

The Golden Temple in Punjab, India. The massive, gleaming structure beams over the night landscape, reflected over the surrounding lake, adding to the light given off by the other buildings behind it.

The layered roofs of the Besakih Temple, made out of an earthly brown material.

Beneath a teal sky, the Mohamed Ali Mosque sits with its domed roof and surrounding spires. A tall brown-tan wall sits in front of the large mosque.

Several stupas on the rooftop of the Borobudur Temple during the day. The dense forest surrounding the sacred edifice can be seen to the horizon, where the green leaves reach the partly cloudy sky.

The underside of the bridge leading up to Las Lajas Sanctuary is visible to the right, with an winged angel in the alcove in the side of the bridge. Las Lajas Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Rosary sits above the bridge to the left.

The bridge and Las Lajas Sanctuary are seen from below, with the shadows beneath the arched bridge partly covering the bridge’s supporting structure.

A white clock tower sits in the background, the Golden Temple in the middle ground, and an arch in the foreground. The sky contains wispy clouds.

The golden exterior of the Kinkaju-ji Temple is visible through the leaves and branches of nearby trees at the Zen Buddist spiritual sanctuary.

The gilded Golden Temple, Sri Harmandir Sahib, sits on the surface of the lake to the right in an old photograph set in grayscale.

The Sri Harmandir Sahib at midday. The Golden Temple sits in the center of the lake, with a connecting covered bridge off to the right with crowds of people waiting in line to enter.

The Red sky reflects over the lake of the Golden Temple, casting dark, red shadows and light over the temple. A flock of birds can be seen flying overhead to the left.

The Golden Temple at night, reflected in its surrounding lake. White structures and a midnight blue sky fill the background behind the gold structure.

A closeup of the Kinkaku-ji Temple. The first level is made of wood and a paper-white plaster material. The second level has a large, wrap-around balcony with no windows, and the third floor has windows, is the smallest of the other floors with a walk-around balcony and a curved roof.

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The Kinkaku-ji Temple's third floor, covered in gold leaf and its curved gray roof amidst a sea of dark green trees and a cloudy sky. A gold ornament crowns the temple's pyramidal roof.

The Angkor Wat Temple can be seen with a reflection in the lake of the massive stone structure and neighboring trees in the lake's reflection.

Seen from the side, the Golden Temple shines triumphantly during the day, with piglrims and other site visitors waiting around the exterior temple paths for a chance to enter.

The Sri Harmandir Sahib under stormy skies. The gray overcast sky rests over the Golden Temple, prominently sitting over a lake bed.

The shackled rooftops of several buildings on the Besakih Temple grounds can be seen under an orange and blue sky. Cloud cover is visible off to the distance on the right, while the sun is setting on the left.

To the left sits a close stupa, with interwoven stones. Other stupas lay beyond a few meters back. The forest and partly clouded sky rest in the background.

The Layton Utah Temple is seen to the right in an arial view of the white, dual-steepled temple.

A stone engraving of statues at the Borobudur Temple. Some statues are kneeling, others standing, others holding various objects.

The Borobudur Temple, visible below the fog layer, sits amidst a sea of tall trees. The clouds above glide over the mountain in the distance to the right.

The Salt Lake City Temple at Temple Square at sunset, visible from the air. The Tabernacle at Temple Square is visible to the lower left.