Thursday, August 12, 2010

Seokguram Grotto

Gyeongju - Seokguram Grotto lies about 4km away from Bulguksa Temple driving up steep sloop towards the location.  

The grotto was completed by the Silla court in 774, shortly after Gim's death. An old legend stated that Gim was reincarnated for his filial acts in his previous life. The legend relates that the Bulguksa Temple was dedicated to Gim’s parents in his present life while the Seokguram Grotto was dedicated to Gim's parents from a previous life.

Entrance to the Seokguram Grotto


Parents pay for prayers for their children during Final exams


Young Jin helping himself to the flowing mountain water


Young Jin drinking from the cup provided

List as one of UNESCO historical monument -http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/736

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