Interior view of columbarium at Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery, 1990s
Photograph
01 Jan 1990
Photographed By Liesel Strauss
Information About
This photograph shows the interior of a columbarium at Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery (Bright Hill Temple). A long altar table can be seen in the centre, with statues of Buddha and Guanyin, three small glasses of water, two lotus flowers arrangements and two lamps on each side. A smaller offering table in front of it has two plates of oranges and an urn. Rows of niches can be seen in the background. Description by Library staff. Title devised by Library staff.
Subjects
Columbaria--Singapore--Photographs
Buddhas--Photographs
Avalokiteśvara (Buddhist deity)--Photographs
Sculpture--Singapore--Photographs
Urns--Singapore--Photographs
Buddhist temples--Singapore--Photographs
Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery (Singapore)
Categories
Sculpture Temples Buddhism Death customs Religious life and practicesAdditional Details
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