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Thean Hou temple at Chinese New Year

One afternoon while visiting Kuala Lumpur, I decided to visit Thean Hou temple. It was during Chinese New Year and the red lanterns draped from the temple created magnificent patterns of color and shadow. I joined in the ceremony to chant to the Medicine Buddha. Afterwards, I explored every corner of the temple and captured this photo. What a special day it was!

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 02.2016
Date Uploaded: 09.2016
Photo Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Camera: Canon PowerShot G5 X
Copyright: © Jordan Scoggins