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15-JAN-2005 Terry Straehley

Heavenly Alignment*
by Terry Straehley

Ranakpur, India

This is an IR photo of the Jain temple in Ranakapur, India. The Jain are a Buddaist sect. This is one of the few (if not the only) preserved Jain temple and is an architectural treasure. It is a three hour bus ride from the nearest tourist accomodations, but well worth the ride.

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Guest 28-Jul-2005 01:51
Hi Terry - this is a very nice IR shot bar the vignetting in the corners - the only thing i feel compelled to say is that Jains are not a sect of Buddhism - It is in independent religion. I do not have the facts at my disposal but I believe they actually predate buddhists.

~ gk
Guest 19-Jul-2005 16:35
such an ominous sky -- this is indeed an interesting architecture.
Sony Forums Challenges19-Jul-2005 03:59
Beautiful and unusual religious architecture, Terry...really enhanced by that cloud-filled sky. I think it's fitting that this temple is so far away from any tourist accomodations...I'd certainly make the bus trip. MFC
Katherine Stanback's Photos18-Jul-2005 23:17
That is really beautifully detailed architecture! It looks good against the cloudy sky.