Situated on Otowa Mountain in eastern Kyoto ... Also within in the complex is the Jishu Shrine, a red-lacquered temple dedicated to Okuninushi-no-mikoto, the Shinto god of love.

It also has a new priest, who comes with an impressive background — including nearly a decade of solitary meditation in a mountain ... the temple left after 10 years. “We had some red lights ...

Nestled in the pristine mountains of Himachal ... various colour cloths but red and black colours are specifically used.” It is set amidst lush green hills, the temple attracts devotees seeking ...