August 13, 2009

SWF: Stupas

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Stupas are dome-shaped monuments, used to house Buddhist relics or to commemorate significant facts of Buddhism.

The architecture of the stupa is supposed to reflect the five elements of earth, air, fire, water, and wisdom.

Stupas may be simple bell-shaped mounds, more elaborate structures, or ornate, multiple shrines. Symbolism varies from area to area, with similar elements taking on different meanings. Here are pictures of the sky shot in Coorg, Karnataka, India, with some stupas in the foreground.


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21 comments:

  1. Photo CacheAugust 13, 2009

    Fabulous images. BTW, you miskeyed your link @ skywatch page. Instead of dot com, you put comma com. Just so you know.

    Happy weekend.

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  2. Texas TravelersAugust 14, 2009

    Love the photos and culture. I was reading the Egypt post also, which I like.

    Thanks for the visit,
    Troy and Martha

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  3. DewdropAugust 14, 2009

    Gorgeous! How ornate.

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  4. sonia a. mascaroAugust 14, 2009

    Amazing photos!

    Thanks for your visiting on my blog. The first photo (header photo) is cedars and the 2# photo, (road pic) is eucaliptus.

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  5. JimAugust 14, 2009

    Very interesting. I've never seen anything like this before.
    Sydney - City and Suburbs

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  6. nonizamboniAugust 14, 2009

    I remember studying about stupas in art history. But your photos are so much for interesting and beautiful.

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  7. LVAugust 14, 2009

    I love Sky Watch Friday as you can see so many interesting things that I will never be able to see. I feel like I am on a trip around the world.

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  8. DimpleAugust 14, 2009

    Okay, this may be WAY out, but stupa--steeple. They sound very much alike.
    Interesting photos, I have never seen stupas before.

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  9. Tara R.August 14, 2009

    Those monuments are beautiful. Wonderful set for skywatch.

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  10. VioletSkyAugust 14, 2009

    I'd not heard of these before. Very interesting. And they look so clean and beautiful against the sky.

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  11. SandyCarlsonAugust 14, 2009

    These are interesting. They make me stop and think of what is sacred. Thanks.

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  12. RajeshAugust 14, 2009

    Beautiful shots. I have never seen this place before n Coorg. May be next time.

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  13. Deborah GodinAugust 14, 2009

    Loved seeing this bit of architeture and reading about it!

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  14. This Is My Blog - fishing guyAugust 14, 2009

    Celine: Those are beautiful towers into the cloudy blue sky.

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  15. Diane AZAugust 15, 2009

    I had never seen stupas before. They are fascinating and you captured them beautifully!

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  16. MridulaAugust 16, 2009

    Beautiful pictures Celine. How was Egypt?

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  17. My Unfinished LifeAugust 16, 2009

    nice images...stupas in coorg!!..wow!!!

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  18. SharodinduAugust 18, 2009

    Great photographs with nice lines...great composition.
    Liked the post very much!
    Thanks for sharing...
    :)

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  19. LouiseAugust 22, 2009

    Wow! These are spectacular!

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  20. JeevanAugust 31, 2009

    Beautiful monuments with pretty sky background. Nice place to visit!

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  21. workhardSeptember 20, 2009

    Lovely pics...


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