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Daegu is a wonderfully modern city, with myriad hues of the olden times. This is especially evident in its ancient heritage buildings, stupas, pagodas, religious halls, and temples, which attract thousands of people from every part of the globe, thus boosting its tourism industry. One of the famous structures that attracts a large number of tourists is the Dae-ungjeon Hall in Donghwasa Temple, Daegu. The Dae-ungjeon Hall in Donghwasa Temple, Daegu is a part of the Donghwasa Temple. Donghwasa, like most Korean temples, is a collection of buildings around a central courtyard with the main worship hall facing the center. And, the Dae-ungjeon Hall in Donghwasa Temple, Daegu, is the principal hall, which forms the centre of the whole temple. The Dae-ungjeon Hall in Donghwasa Temple, Daegu is a three by Kan structure, ‘kan’ being a unit of measurement referring to the space between two columns. The eaves of the Hall have multi-cluster brackets, typical of the late Joseon period, with a penchant for the ornate. The Dae-ungjeon Hall in Donghwasa Temple, Daegu was constructed by the King Yongjo of the Goryeo dynasty, and displays unique architectural detailing such as curved wooden supports that help in harmonizing the building with its environment. The Dae-ungjeon Hall in Donghwasa Temple, Daegu is divided into three segments, at the front and side, and its main attractions are the pillars that are absolutely natural to look at. The bracket arms are carved with lotus buds, and there is a very decorative and sharply curved oxtongue. The hall is also known for its grilled doors with circles of flowers arranged on it. The Dae-ungjeon Hall in Donghwasa Temple, Daegu, enshrines various Buddha statues, spread around the Pharmaceutical Buddha at the center. The other well-known statues in the Dae-ungjeon Hall in Donghwasa Temple, Daegu are the Seokgamonibul, Amitabul, and Yaksayeoraebul.
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