Shrine facts for kids
A shrine is a special and important place. It is often considered a sacred or holy spot. Shrines usually hold something very important inside them. This could be the tomb of a religious person, or a special object called a relic. Relics are often old items connected to a holy person or event.
People build shrines to show respect and love for someone who has passed away, or to honor a significant event. Many people visit shrines to pray, to remember, or to feel a connection to something spiritual. Shrines are common in many parts of the world, including Muslim countries. In Japan, for example, Shinto places of worship called 'Jinja' are known as shrines in English.
Originally, the word "shrine" meant a special container. These containers were often made of valuable materials like gold or silver. They were used to keep relics safe.
Some of the most well-known shrines are Buddhist shrines.
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What is a Shrine?
A shrine is a place that people consider very special and holy. It is often built to honor a person, a god, or an important event. Think of it as a sacred landmark.
Why are Shrines Built?
Shrines are built for several reasons. They are often places where people can:
- Show respect and love for someone important who has died.
- Remember a significant religious event.
- Go to pray or meditate.
- Feel a connection to their faith or history.
Different Kinds of Shrines
Shrines can be found in many different religions and cultures around the world.
- In Islam, shrines are often built around the graves of respected holy people.
- In Japan, Shinto shrines are places where people worship spirits called kami.
- Buddhist shrines often contain statues of Buddha or other important figures.
- Some shrines might hold relics, which are special objects connected to a holy person.
Images for kids
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The shrine of the Hodegetria at the Assumption Cathedral in Smolensk, Russia, photographed by Sergey Prokudin-Gorsky (1912).
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Shrine to Tin Hau at Repulse Bay, Southern District, Hong Kong.
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Chinese Taoist tablet household shrine dedicated to Bixia Yuanjun (1850–1860), Bankfield Museum
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Shrine of Qubrat Hamran, South Arabia, dating from the 15th or 16th century.
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Church of Sweden reliquary shrine of Saint Bridget of Sweden in Vadstena
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The Data Durbar Shrine, Lahore, Pakistan
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The Shrine of Pir Hadi Hassan Bux Shah Jilani, Duthro Sharif Sindh, Pakistan
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The Shrine of Imam Husayn ibn Ali in Karbala, Iraq, showing use of arabsque.
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Shrine of Islamic Naqshbandi saints of Allo Mahar Sharif
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The Shrine of the Báb and its Terraces on Mount Carmel, Haifa.
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Main Buddhist shrine in Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat
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Buddhist shrine On the banks of Tso Moriri, Ladkah, 2010
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Shrine hall inside Taoist Temple, Fung Ying Seen Koon in Hong Kong
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See also
In Spanish: Santuario para niños
