Photos: All wooden 'Sanctuary of Truth' Hindu-Buddhist temple and museum in Pattaya
Temple is filled with elements from Thai, Hindu, Buddhist, Chinese, and Khmer traditions
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The exterior of the all wooden Sanctuary of Truth Hindu-Buddhist temple and museum in Pattaya.
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Inspired by the Thai temples in Ayutthaya, the building was designed by Thai businessman Lek Viriyaphan.
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It is decorated with ornamentation from the Thai, Hindu, Buddhist, Chinese, and Khmer traditions.
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The family statue with the portraits of the Thai businessman Lek Viriyaphan, who designed the temple, and his wife Prapai Viriyaphan.
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The construction started in 1981 and is not expected to be finished until 2025.
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Workers carving elements.
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Wooden carvings in the workshop.
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Workers carving elements for the temple.
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The interior of the all wooden temple.
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The all wooden Sanctuary of Truth Hindu-Buddhist temple and museum in Pattaya
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The interior of the all wooden temple and museum.
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The four-faced Brahma statue on the rooftop of the all wooden Sanctuary of Truth Hindu-Buddhist temple and museum.
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