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The abode of happiness


2 days ago we took a taxi out to the nearby town of Sigatoka and while wandering some of the streets we spied this huge building sitting on the hillside. Apparently it is a Hare Krishna temple and although Fiji has a huge Christian population there are other religions here too such as this one.

Upon researching it I found their website says that this is "the abode of happiness", a place of worship and a refuge for those seeking inner peace plus inside is medical center, catering, counselling services, a justice of the peace, a gift shop and cultural learning on Sundays. Not my cup of tea but might be to others...

Linking up with Skywatch Friday.
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Susan Heather said…
All new since we were there. I looked it up as I didn't recall seeing it.
2 August 2019 at 10:24
William Kendall said…
On rare occasions I see them here, chanting the name of their religion over and over and over again.

I really don't get it.
2 August 2019 at 10:47
Photo Cache said…
You're already in Fiji, wow. I cannot wait to see more photos.

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2 August 2019 at 16:39
Billy Blue Eyes said…
Not my cup of tea either, just find them strance how they wander around chanting in their orange robes
2 August 2019 at 19:14
PerthDailyPhoto said…
An impressive looking abode of happiness Amy. I'm always surprised to hear that Hari Krishna are still such a big presence ✨
2 August 2019 at 23:53
eileeninmd said…
Hello, it is a pretty temple! Great skywatch too! Enjoy your Friday, happy weekend!
3 August 2019 at 00:24
local alien said…
Well it's got a gift shop so it can't be too bad lol
3 August 2019 at 01:05
Yogi♪♪♪ said…
I hadn't heard anything about the Hare Krishna's since the 70's or 80's.They were everywhere then.
3 August 2019 at 01:48
carol l mck said…
Beautiful sky photo and quite the 'abode' ~ ^_^

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3 August 2019 at 02:06
Bill said…
We don't see them here. I don't know how they can go door to door preaching their message, most people don't seem interested.
Nice compositio.n with your photo, I like it
3 August 2019 at 03:58
Sharon said…
Well, it certainly is an attractive building.
6 August 2019 at 03:20
Sallie (FullTime-Life) said…
Wow, it is huge! I think I might be tempted to go in, just to say I’ve been. I guess a lot of people must do that since they have a gift shop! Come to think of it, so did several of the churches (Christian) that we visited on our trip.
6 August 2019 at 13:59
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