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The rocky Indragiri hill from a distance,
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618 steps, under an extreme summer condition,
it wasn't an easy accent at all, not to mention the soring feet
on the flaming ground. |
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The Mount Kinabalu submit flashed across
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Gate after gate, we continued our ascend
on this soul liberating religious trail with the upholding patience
and peace. |
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"Leave the hardwork to the service,
while I enjoy my panaromic view on a cozy chair." |
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"Not all the time I enjoy my luxurious
and smooth ride up the hill. Human traffic slows me down." |
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Finally make it to the first temple, many
took the opportunity to photograph while slowly regaining our
breath. The sight here reminded me of Acropolis in the context
of the far East. |
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While we were all sandwiched back to back,
locals continued to find me the 'foreigner' an interesting company
to initiate chat and photograph. "Yes ma'm, I'm not local!".
I was photographed more than I released my camera shutter. |
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We are almost there, no sweat! |
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This enormous Jain saint is apparently
the world tallest monolithic statue that stands 58ft above ground.
Its simplicity and peaceful designs are remarkably crafted and
preserved over 1000 years. The once every 12 years festival
drew people from all walk of life to witness and anoint flour,
holywater and milk on the Jain saint. |
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The statue of Jain teacher Bahubali stood
awesomely high above his devotees. I was enthralled by God's
creation. |
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The happy pilgrim family after receiving
sacred blessing from the Jain saint. |
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I
was lucky to be here during this once a 12 years festive season,
but not on the actual day of celebration itself. Visit BBC
News to see this significant festival in the eyes of the
award-winning photographer Karoki Lewis. |
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