Temple
noun
A building used for religious worship, often in religions like Hinduism, Buddhism, Ancient Greek etc.
He visited the ancient temple on his trip to Greece.
Often appears as...
- hindu temple
- buddhist temple
noun
The flat part on either side of the human head above the eyes.
She had a headache on the right side of her temple.
Often appears as...
- pain in the temple
- touch the temple
noun
A device used for keeping cloth being woven at the correct width.
The weaver used a temple to maintain the cloth's width.
Often appears as...
- use a temple
- temple in weaving
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noun
A building used for religious worship, often in religions like Hinduism, Buddhism, Ancient Greek etc.
He visited the ancient temple on his trip to Greece.
Often appears as...
- hindu temple
- buddhist temple
noun
The flat part on either side of the human head above the eyes.
She had a headache on the right side of her temple.
Often appears as...
- pain in the temple
- touch the temple
noun
A device used for keeping cloth being woven at the correct width.
The weaver used a temple to maintain the cloth's width.
Often appears as...
- use a temple
- temple in weaving
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Significance
Temples are central to many cultures and can signify historical and architectural importance.
The temple at Angkor Wat is a symbol of Cambodian heritage.
Pro Tip 2/3Religious Activities
Activities in temples can include prayer, ceremonies, and festivals specific to the religion.
Monks chant daily in the temple.
Pro Tip 3/3Sacred Space
Temples are considered sacred, so behavior inside often follows strict customs, like removing shoes.
Visitors left their shoes outside the temple.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Significance
Temples are central to many cultures and can signify historical and architectural importance.
The temple at Angkor Wat is a symbol of Cambodian heritage.
Pro Tip 2/3Religious Activities
Activities in temples can include prayer, ceremonies, and festivals specific to the religion.
Monks chant daily in the temple.
Pro Tip 3/3Sacred Space
Temples are considered sacred, so behavior inside often follows strict customs, like removing shoes.
Visitors left their shoes outside the temple.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Significance
Temples are central to many cultures and can signify historical and architectural importance.
The temple at Angkor Wat is a symbol of Cambodian heritage.
Pro Tip 2/3Religious Activities
Activities in temples can include prayer, ceremonies, and festivals specific to the religion.
Monks chant daily in the temple.
Pro Tip 3/3Sacred Space
Temples are considered sacred, so behavior inside often follows strict customs, like removing shoes.
Visitors left their shoes outside the temple.
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The great conspiracy...
had made him popular with the public, and many senators vied for his favor by showering him with honors. Statues were built, temples were dedicated, and a whole month was renamed, still called July today. More importantly, the title of dictator, meant to grant temporary emergency powers in wartime,
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Can you solve the temple...
If there's only one group arguing, both others must be telling the truth, and if there are two conflicts, then the possessed students are in separate groups and you can safely trust the majority in both trios since at least two people in each will be truthful. The temple collapses behind you
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The secrets of Mozart’s...
They must pass three trials of wisdom, and only then can the day vanquish the night. Helped by the flute's magic power, the two youths overcome these trials and the Queen's attempts to sabotage them. They're finally initiated into the temple having restored balance to the kingdom.
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The history buried under...
challenged by trying to find new archaeological sites and places all over the world where I don't think we're going to find anything and guess what I'm nearly always wrong everywhere we look we find new settlements new temples and even potential pyramids showing us
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Spend Some Time With The...
are an integral part of temple life and their presence here is entwined in folklore they are said to have once been headless fallen from the cut hair of manjushri a religious figure associated with the creation of the valley where
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Discovery: Buddha's...
edge of the temple because right in front of you in the middle of the temple actually is an archaeological site very seldom does archaeology get the opportunity of interfacing with the very beginnings of one of the world's great
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The brain in love PIPE...
And Mayan inscriptions proclaim that he was deeply in love with his wife. So, he built a temple in her honor, facing his. And every spring and autumn, exactly at the equinox, the sun rises behind his temple,
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Zoo Quest For A Dragon...
trance rush down from the temple waving their swords to attack rangda and protect the baron but ranga by her evil power is able to hold them at bay suddenly with a flourish of her magic
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Amazing Animal...
emotions for our spy creatures being immersed in the world of animals is not without its hazards in rajasthan the temple langers have
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Best Monkey Moments PIPE...
for our spy creatures being immersed in the world of animals is not without its hazards in rajasthan the temple langers have
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The great conspiracy...
had made him popular with the public, and many senators vied for his favor by showering him with honors. Statues were built, temples were dedicated, and a whole month was renamed, still called July today. More importantly, the title of dictator, meant to grant temporary emergency powers in wartime,
Video examples
Can you solve the temple...
If there's only one group arguing, both others must be telling the truth, and if there are two conflicts, then the possessed students are in separate groups and you can safely trust the majority in both trios since at least two people in each will be truthful. The temple collapses behind you
Video examples
The secrets of Mozart’s...
They must pass three trials of wisdom, and only then can the day vanquish the night. Helped by the flute's magic power, the two youths overcome these trials and the Queen's attempts to sabotage them. They're finally initiated into the temple having restored balance to the kingdom.
Video examples
The history buried under...
challenged by trying to find new archaeological sites and places all over the world where I don't think we're going to find anything and guess what I'm nearly always wrong everywhere we look we find new settlements new temples and even potential pyramids showing us
Video examples
Spend Some Time With The...
are an integral part of temple life and their presence here is entwined in folklore they are said to have once been headless fallen from the cut hair of manjushri a religious figure associated with the creation of the valley where
Video examples
Discovery: Buddha's...
edge of the temple because right in front of you in the middle of the temple actually is an archaeological site very seldom does archaeology get the opportunity of interfacing with the very beginnings of one of the world's great
Video examples
The brain in love PIPE...
And Mayan inscriptions proclaim that he was deeply in love with his wife. So, he built a temple in her honor, facing his. And every spring and autumn, exactly at the equinox, the sun rises behind his temple,
Video examples
Zoo Quest For A Dragon...
trance rush down from the temple waving their swords to attack rangda and protect the baron but ranga by her evil power is able to hold them at bay suddenly with a flourish of her magic
Video examples
Amazing Animal...
emotions for our spy creatures being immersed in the world of animals is not without its hazards in rajasthan the temple langers have
Video examples
Best Monkey Moments PIPE...
for our spy creatures being immersed in the world of animals is not without its hazards in rajasthan the temple langers have
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Prabhas
Indian Actor
Back home, I find small towns very peaceful. When my father and uncle were still in the film business, we had a tradition of travelling to the temple town of Srisailam to screen every film before its release. I still go there often.
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Rekha
Indian Actress
I actually visit the temple every day but I genuinely don't understand the importance that people give to their birthdays or any special day, be it a festival or a birthday.
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Ilaiyaraaja
Indian Musician
You may go to the temple for mental peace. But you may be distracted there and forget the purpose of your visit. But this does not happen when you hear good music.
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Iman
Somali Model
I was raised to treat my body as a temple, but even as a little girl, I had a major issue with self-esteem. I thought there was something wrong with the temple.
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Desiderius Erasmus
Dutch Philosopher
The entire world is my temple, and a very fine one too, if I'm not mistaken, and I'll never lack priests to serve it as long as there are men.
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Sudha Chandran
We may be living in a modern world but people still believe in 'Icchadhari Nagins' and still visit temples to rid themselves of 'sarp dosh.
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Dalai Lama
Tibetan Leader
There is no need for temples, no need for complicated philosophies. My brain and my heart are my temples; my philosophy is kindness.
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Thomas Babington Macaulay
British Poet
Temple was a man of the world amongst men of letters, a man of letters amongst men of the world.
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Raghava Lawrence
The only reason we go to temples is in the belief that God will solve all our sorrows in life.
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Marianne Williamson
American Author
Romance is one of the sacred temples that dot the landscape of life.
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Prabhas
Indian Actor
Back home, I find small towns very peaceful. When my father and uncle were still in the film business, we had a tradition of travelling to the temple town of Srisailam to screen every film before its release. I still go there often.
Quote examples
Rekha
Indian Actress
I actually visit the temple every day but I genuinely don't understand the importance that people give to their birthdays or any special day, be it a festival or a birthday.
Quote examples
Ilaiyaraaja
Indian Musician
You may go to the temple for mental peace. But you may be distracted there and forget the purpose of your visit. But this does not happen when you hear good music.
Quote examples
Iman
Somali Model
I was raised to treat my body as a temple, but even as a little girl, I had a major issue with self-esteem. I thought there was something wrong with the temple.
Quote examples
Desiderius Erasmus
Dutch Philosopher
The entire world is my temple, and a very fine one too, if I'm not mistaken, and I'll never lack priests to serve it as long as there are men.
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Sudha Chandran
We may be living in a modern world but people still believe in 'Icchadhari Nagins' and still visit temples to rid themselves of 'sarp dosh.
Quote examples
Dalai Lama
Tibetan Leader
There is no need for temples, no need for complicated philosophies. My brain and my heart are my temples; my philosophy is kindness.
Quote examples
Thomas Babington Macaulay
British Poet
Temple was a man of the world amongst men of letters, a man of letters amongst men of the world.
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Raghava Lawrence
The only reason we go to temples is in the belief that God will solve all our sorrows in life.
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Marianne Williamson
American Author
Romance is one of the sacred temples that dot the landscape of life.
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