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Todaiji is an enormous Buddhist temple in Nara, Japan's ancient capital.
The sheer scale of Todaiji is overwhelming. At its centre is the Great Buddha Hall.
The principal object of worship that it houses is also immense.
A cumulative workforce of 2.6 million was needed to construct it.
Because Todaiji boasts such a long history, it presents a fine overview of the history of Buddhist sculpture in Japan.
These Kongo-rikishi statues were created by Unkei and Kaikei
The one with its mouth closed symbolizes the end of things.
Todaiji is also known for hosting a wide variety of annual events.
Then comes the climax of the event, called Otaimatsu.
Todaiji is a temple that gives us great insights into various phases of Japanese culture.
Todaiji Temple is a complex of buildings that includes the world's largest wooden structure and the world's largest bronze Buddha
Founded in 745 by Emperor Shomu, the temple was a symbol of imperial power and took over 15 years to complete.
Along the approach to Todaiji stands the Nandaimon Gate, a large wooden gate watched over by two fierce looking statues.
Temple visitors usually encounter some deer from the adjacent Nara Park begging for crackers that are sold for around 150 yen.
The freely roaming deer are considered sacred and have been designated as a national treasure.
The Great Buddha Hall Daibutsu-den houses the colossal bronze Buddha statue and remains the world's largest wooden building
First built in the Nara Period (710-794), the hall has been destroyed twice by fire in 1180 and again in 1567.
The bronze Buddha statue Daibutsua masterpiece of Nara Period art, weighs 500 tons and is 16m high.
The seated Buddha represents Vairocana and is flanked by two Bodhisattvas.
Another popular attraction is a pillar with A hole in its base that is the same size as the Daibutsu's nostril.