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Ksitigarbha Buddhist Shrine

Ksitigarbha Buddhist shrine (photo: travelingyuk)

Ksitigarbha Buddhist Shrine

The Bodhisattva Ksitigarbha is known as the Buddhist shrine with a thousand faces. When you sneak peak to the inside part of the temple, there are 500 statues of Lohan with various faces and more than 40 human-like god statues carved based on Buddhist beliefs. The Bodhisattva Ksitigarbha Temple exists as one of the largest Buddhists temples in Southeast Asia after China. It is also regarded as a religious tourism destination in Tanjung Pinang City and Riau Islands Province.

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Ksitigarbha Buddhist Shrine

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Batik Motifs

Ikan tambal

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Gonggong Siput

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Gonggong Beruntun

This motif illustrates that a person should maintain a positive attitude and

Tikar Natuna

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Pinawetengan

The Pinawetengan Batik pattern was taken from a prehistoric inscription in

Burung Bidadari

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Pucuk Rebung Riau

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Hiu Taliyasan

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Tengkawang Ampiek

With its many advantages, the Dayaks use this leaf in ritual ceremonies. This plant is a symbol of

Tangerang Herang

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Pati-Pati Pinehiku

It symbolizes the hierarchy in society and the social status of the Mekongga

Pucuk Mekar

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Ake Patra

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