Cnc final project coffee book

PLACES OF WORSHIP – KUALA LAMPUR

-Trevor NJC Hoareau – 0308914 –

-Culture & Civilizations – FNBE Sept ’12 -

PHOTO BOOK MEMOIR

PLACES OF WORSHIP - KL2

-CONTENT-

MASJID ASY-SYAKIRIN – PG 5-8

GUANDI TEMPLE – PG 9-14

SRI MAHAMARIAMANN TEMPLE – PG 15-20

ST MARY’S CATHEDRAL – PG 21-27

ST JOHN’S CATHEDRAL – PG 27-32

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CONTENT – PG 2-3

INTRODUCTION – PG 4

PLACES OF WORSHIP – KL

JOURNEY VIEW – PG 33

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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MASJID ASY-SYAKIRIN

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Morality is of the highest importance - but for us, not for God – Albert Einstein

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The jewel of KLCC park, Asy-Syakirin translates to ‘the people of the grateful’

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Interesting pillar designs, gives the visual of never-ending archways

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GUANDI TEMPLE

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You cannot believe in God until you believe in yourself - Swami Vivekananda

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Following the traditional temple designs, this one is just as impressive as any other. Yet, simple.

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The dragon is forever embedded in the Chinese culture

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Chinese scriptures and ornamentations can be seen all over this temple

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Statue of Taoist God of War, Guan Di, found at the entrance

Furnace used to light incense sticks and other paraphernalia

SRI MAHAMARIAMMAN TEMPLE

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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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The Shikhara or tower/crown of the temple, has many statuettes of the different idols worshipped at this temple

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The windowless Garbha-griha or womb-house of the temple

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Hindu temples always usually have religious related art embedded into the temple.

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Amazing detailing : statuettes depicting many religious idols.

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The idol is guarded by two statues (on left) On the right we see a framed statuette at the main entrance.

ST MARY’S CATHEDRAL

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The way is not in the sky, the way is in the heart - Buddha

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Church bell Side entrance

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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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Built since 1894, quite a pleasant design.

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Although renovations have brought new technology, AC units for the offices, the overall layout has been generally preserved,

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Chapel found at the back, with garden and fountain

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ST JOHN’S CATHEDRAL

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There is no god higher than Truth – Mahatma Gandhi

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Symmetrical properties, above main entrance

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Altar of Mary, The Virgin Mother

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Main hall. Beautifully arched high ceilings and tall windows

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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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Masjid Asy-Syakirin

Sri Mahamariamman

Guandi

St. Mary’s St. John’s

6 hour journey turned into a photo book memoir…..Hope you enjoyed it as much as I did!

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/

Noun1. 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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