Emei Shan is one of the 4 sacred mountains in China and symbolizes fire. Our guide had great respect for the Tibetan macaques, who do not appear that holy. By car you can drive along a beautiful winding road to an altitude of 2500 m above sea level. After a half an hour of walking […]
Drepung monastery near Lhasa in the Tibet
The Drepung monastery near Lhasa in the Tibet autonomous province in China, is one of the most important monasteries of the Gelug school, also known as Yellow Hat sect. One of the most important leaders of the Gelug school is the Dalai Lama. Tsongkhapa, the founder of the Gelug school never had political ambitions, nevertheless […]
Prambanan on Java – Indonesia
Prambanan on the island of Java is the largest Hindu temple in Indonesia. It was built in 850 AD. The decline of Prambanan started after an eruption of the volcano Merapi in the year 930. In 1918 began the reconstruction. The temple compound consists of 8 main temples and around 250 smaller temples. The three main […]
Visiting Grand Bassin – Mauritius
The crater lake of Grand Bassin- Ganga Talao – on the island of Mauritius is considered the largest Hindu pilgrimage site outside India. According to legend Parvati the wife of Lord Shiva has spilled some of the water of the Ganges here, which then formed the lake. Please watch the video here You are currently […]
The mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut – Egypt
The mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut is in Deir el Bahari is on the bank of the Nile opposite of Luxor, near the Valley of the Kings. Hatshepsut ruled for 22 years and died a natural death in 1457 BC. She is considered one of the most important rulers of the new empire. Please watch […]
Karnak Temple Complex – Egypt
The Karnak Temple Complex, north of Luxor, is the largest temple complex in Egypt. In front of the entrance area is Corridor of Sphinxes that linked the Karnak temple with the Luxor temple. The oldest buildings of the temple are approx. 4000 years old. The temple was dedicated to the god Amun-Re, his wife Mut […]