Other scholars suggest that the structure gained its name, and Athena her epithet, from a temple room where young girls wove sacred textiles used in the worship of the goddess. (The word parthenon ...

The present structure was reconstructed by Jassa Singh Ahluwalia in 1764 and the upper floor of the Golden temple was covered in gold by Maharaja Ranjit Singh in the early nineteenth century.

The Golden Pavillion is located in Deer Park in north Kyoto, an area known for its historic sites. Officially named Rokuon-ji, it is a Zen Buddhist temple as well as a tourist attractions and is ...

Preity Zinta seeks blessings at the Golden Temple in Amritsar. (Photo: Instagram/realpz) When it comes to exploring Amritsar, the Golden Temple is undoubtedly one of the city's top attractions.

The Golden Temple -- a gleaming structure in a large artificial pond, revered by Sikhs the world over -- has been the scene of violence in the past. Indian special forces stormed it in 1984 to ...