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Shrine — A shrine, from the Latin scrinium (‘box’; also used as a desk, like the French bureau ) was originally a container, usually made of precious materials, used especially for a relic and often a cult image. By extension it has come to mean a holy or … Wikipedia
Yasaka Shrine — nihongo|Yasaka Shrine|八坂神社|Yasaka jinja, once called Gion Shrine, is a Shinto shrine in the Gion District of Kyoto, Japan. Situated at the east end of Shijō dōri (Fourth Avenue), it was built originally in 656. The shrine includes several… … Wikipedia
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Shah-Abdol-Azim shrine — History Shah Abdol Azim is a descendant of Imam Hasan, and was martyred in the 9th century, in Rayy, and buried in this place.The mausoleum of Imamzadeh Hamzeh, Imam Reza s brother, and that of Imamzadeh Tahir, son of Imam Sajjad, are adjacent to … Wikipedia
Shintai — Mount Fuji is Japan s most famous shintai. In Shinto, shintai (神体, body of the kami … Wikipedia
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Kamakura's festivals and events — The city of Kamakura in Kanagawa Prefecture has many festivals (nihongo|matsuri|祭り) and other events in all of the seasons, usually based on its rich historical heritage. They are often sponsored by private businesses and, unlike those in Kyoto,… … Wikipedia
Ostensorium — • A vessel designed for the exhibition of some object of piety Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Ostensorium Ostensorium (Monstrance) … Catholic encyclopedia
