A room filled with lots of food and decorations

Men is seen praying inside the Toa Se Bio temple during the Lunar New Year in Jakarta, Indonesia, January 29, 2025.

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A group of people standing around each other

Woman is seen praying inside the Toa Se Bio temple during the Lunar New Year in Jakarta, Indonesia, January 29, 2025.

A field of purple flowers with a statue in the background

This Buddhist site provides a panoramic view of Buddhism.Buddhism was the dominant faith of the Telugu State for more than a millennium and left a profound influence on the history and culture of its people. Buddhism in Andhra Pradesh is actually assigned to pre-Asokan times. However, the Maurya emperor, Asoka, was greatly responsible for the spread of Buddhism in this part of the country during the 3rd century B.C - when Andhradesa was part of his domain. Buddhism flourished during the succeeding periods of Satavahanas, Ikshvakus, Salankayanas and Vishnukundins.

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gold buddha statue in close up photography

Arun Prakash

black gautama buddha statue on black surface

people in white hijab standing on brown field during daytime

Windi Setyawan

people in white robe standing in front of white concrete building during daytime

Yayasan wihara dharma jaya toasebio