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In1998 we spent the day on Delos, an island that has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1990. Delos was considered by the ancient Greeks to have been the birthplace of the gods Artemis and Apollo and as such, was for them a holy sanctuary. The excavations here are very interesting and extensive.
These 2007 photos were taken in front of and inside a Jain temple in Aurangabad in Maharashtra. Jainism is an ancient religion which regards every living thing as potentially divine and therefore to be protected. Jains seek to attain spiritual enlightenment through the practice of non-violence and through cultivating wisdom and self-control. Jainism is thought to have influenced Bhuddism and Hinduism in ancient times. The religion, which has between 10 and 12 million followers, is held in high esteem in India. Jain temples contain beautifully intricate stone carvings, and most towns have a Jain animal shelter. In the second photo above a man is making an offering in the temple.
