Skylight above the grand staircase in the Paris France Temple.
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As members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we are blessed by temples around the world. It’s also been exciting to watch the number of temples grow: in President Russell M. Nelson’s ministry alone, 118 have been announced and 168 are currently operating.
Each temple has been carefully designed and is uniquely beautiful. To gain a deeper appreciation for the thought that goes into each one, here’s a look at 39 motifs from Brazil to Japan that you can find in dedicated Latter-day Saint temples.
Note: Temples announced, under construction, or being renovated were not included in this list. We also recognize that there are many other temples that could not be covered here. The intent of this article is to show a glimpse of the design elements that go into temples worldwide. Temples named below are listed in alphabetical order.
Arequipa Peru Temple
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A stained-glass window in the Arequipa Peru Temple
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Carpeting design in the Arequipa Peru Temple.
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Peruvian Texao Flower
The Peruvian Texao Flower is a motif in the Arequipa Peru Temple.
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A stained-glass window in the Arequipa Peru Temple
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In the Arequipa Peru Temple is a stylized version of the Peruvian Texao flower. The design is found throughout the temple in carved hardwood, metal fixtures, art glass window panels, stonework, flooring, and decorative paintings.
Asunción Paraguay Temple
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Detailed decor in the Asunción Paraguay Temple.
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Artistic glass in the Asunción Paraguay Temple.
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Lapacho Tree Flower
The Lapacho tree flower is a motif inside the Asunción Paraguay Temple.
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Detailed decor in the Asunción Paraguay Temple.
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Paraguay’s national tree and flower, the lapacho tree flower, is a beautiful motif inside the Asunción Paraguay Temple. According to Church Newsroom, it was “used as inspiration throughout the building, from the lighting to decorative paint and color scheme.” The flower is also most commonly lavender in color, which can be found in fabric, art glass, and stone throughout the temple.
Detailed decor on the interior of the Baton Rouge Louisiana Temple.
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Detailed decor on the exterior of the Baton Rouge Louisiana Temple.
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Magnolia
A motif of the magnolia flower is incorporated in the Baton Rouge Louisiana Temple.
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Flowering Crepe Myrtle
Flowering Crepe Myrtle is a motif in the Baton Rouge Louisiana Temple.
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Detailed decor on the interior of the Baton Rouge Louisiana Temple.
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Magnolia trees and flowering crepe myrtle were incorporated in the interior of the Baton Rouge Louisiana Temple. Shell and magnolia flower motifs are depicted in art glass.
Boise Idaho Temple
Celestial Room Chandelier in the Boise Idaho Temple.
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The syringa flower, which is Idaho’s state flower, and trees are motifs in the Boise Idaho Temple. They can be seen in decorative paintings and in the art glass.
Brigham City Utah Temple
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Peach blossom motif window in the Brigham City Utah Temple.
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Peach blossoms are a motif in the Brigham City Utah Temple.
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Peach blossom motif window in the Brigham City Utah Temple.
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Brigham City, Utah, is known for its peaches, and peach blossoms are in the art glass of the second-floor windows of this 36,000-square-foot temple. There are also 26 fruit trees in the landscaping.
Buenos Aires Argentina Temple
Art glass in the Buenos Aires Argentina Temple.
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The colors of the Argentine flag are incorporated into triple-paned insulated glass in the Buenos Aires Argentina Temple. Decorative painting and gold leafing draws on patterns from historic architecture in the area.
Calgary Alberta Temple
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Window detail in the Calgary Alberta Temple.
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Art glass windows in the Calgary Alberta Temple.
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Ceiling detail in the Calgary Alberta Temple.
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Window detail in the Calgary Alberta Temple.
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A wheat motif, which represents the importance of agriculture in Alberta, is in the stained-glass windows, railings, doorknobs, and furniture in the Calgary Alberta Temple.
Cebu City Philippines Temple
Pearls are a motif used in the Cebu City Philippines Temple.
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A pearl may be the most widely used motif in the Cebu City Philippines Temple. Pearls are harvested in the nation and are an important export, but there’s also symbolic significance to this motif as they are referenced in scripture (see Matthew 13:45–46). Additionally, native flowers are used in the Cebu City Philippines Temple’s decorative paintings.
Cedar City Utah Temple
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Holiness to the Lord, The House of the Lord, the inscription on the front of the Cedar City Utah Temple.
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Window detail in the Cedar City Utah Temple.
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Carved carpet detail in the Cedar City Utah Temple.
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Columbine Flowers
Columbine flowers are represented in the art glass of the Cedar City Utah Temple.
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Holiness to the Lord, The House of the Lord, the inscription on the front of the Cedar City Utah Temple.
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Elements of southern Utah are rich in the Cedar City Utah Temple, with native flowers and juniper berries both being significant motifs. Specifically, a flower design in the art glass represents the columbine flower, which is found in southern Utah in high mountain valley areas. Red elements in the stone depict the colors found in natural stones and formations in southern Utah. The architecture is also similar to historic buildings and temples in southern Utah, giving the Cedar City Utah Temple a pioneer feel.
Draper Utah Temple
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The sego lily is a motif in the Draper Utah Temple.
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The sego lily is a motif in the Draper Utah Temple.
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The sego lily is a motif in the Draper Utah Temple.
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Utah’s state flower, the sego lily, is carved into the woodwork, etched into art glass, and sewn into the carpet of the Draper Utah Temple. The flower has special significance in Church history, as pioneer settlers survived on the bulb of the sego lily when they were working to make the valley habitable.
Durban South Africa Temple
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Detailed decor inside the Durban South Africa Temple.
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Stained glass windows in the Durban South Africa Temple.
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Detailed decor in the Durban South Africa Temple
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Detailed decor in the Durban South Africa Temple
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Detailed decor inside the Durban South Africa Temple.
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Geometric patterns in the Durban South Africa Temple highlight African roots of the area. The roof of the temple is also unique, with the red clay tile matching the houses in the neighborhood. Sunsets, rivers, waterfalls, plant life, and wildlife are depicted in scenes on the walls.
Fortaleza Brazil Temple
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Detail in the Fortaleza Brazil Temple
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Art glass detail in the Fortaleza Brazil Temple.
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Orchids
Orchids are a motif in the Fortaleza Brazil Temple.
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Detail in the Fortaleza Brazil Temple
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Dedicated in June 2019, the native Brazilian orchid and trailing vines are the motif throughout the Fortaleza Brazil Temple. It can be found in the art glass, carved woodwork, carpets and flooring, and decorative painting.
Gilbert Arizona Temple
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The exterior of the Gilbert Arizona Temple with the inscription, “Holiness to the Lord, House of the Lord.”
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Agave Motif
Windows and doors on the Gilbert Arizona Temple carry an artistic theme that features agave.
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Art glass windows on the Gilbert Arizona Temple include a representation of the agave plant and flower.
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Agave has inspired a theme in the Gilbert Arizona Temple.
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The exterior of the Gilbert Arizona Temple with the inscription, “Holiness to the Lord, House of the Lord.”
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Agave, which is native to the desert in the Southwest, is a theme in the Gilbert Arizona Temple. The plant is depicted in blue, green, and earth tones in the doors and windows.
Hartford Connecticut Temple
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Interior detail of the Hartford Connecticut Temple.
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Interior detail in the Hartford Connecticut Temple.
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Interior art glass in the Hartford Connecticut Temple.
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“Holiness to the Lord, The House of the Lord” is etched above the entry to the Hartford Connecticut Temple.
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Interior detail of the Hartford Connecticut Temple.
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Connecticut’s state tree is the Charter Oak, which symbolizes the love of freedom that inspired colonists to fight against tyranny. The oak leaf and the acorn are significant motifs in the Hartford Connecticut Temple, which reflects the New England building style and traditional American Georgian architecture.
Indianapolis Indiana Temple
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Wall detail in the Indianapolis Indiana Temple.
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Art glass on doors in the Indianapolis Indiana Temple.
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Detail on doors in the Indianapolis Indiana Temple.
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Detail on the rug by the recommend desk of the Indianapolis Indiana Temple.
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Tulip Poplar
A motif of the tulip poplar flower is found in the Indianapolis Indiana Temple.
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Wall detail in the Indianapolis Indiana Temple.
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According to historicindianapolis.com, Irish immigrants were some of the first non-native people who settled in the area. So perhaps that’s why in the Indianapolis Temple, the main motif is a Celtic knot pattern of ribbons interlaced with floral elements. The floral design is a blossom of the tulip poplar, Indiana’s state tree.
Jordan River Utah Temple
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The celestial room chandelier and ceiling detail in the Jordan River Utah Temple.
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Artistic detail in the Jordan River Utah Temple.
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Architectural and artistic detail in the Jordan River Utah Temple.
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Artistic detail in the Jordan River Utah Temple.
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The celestial room chandelier and ceiling detail in the Jordan River Utah Temple.
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Drapes are the motif for the Jordan River Utah Temple, both in the windows in the spire and the sweeping exterior design. The drape motif is also in the mahogany-fluted millwork in the interior of the temple.
Kyiv Ukraine Temple
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Kyiv Ukraine Temple
The Kyiv Ukraine Temple.
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Golden Gate of Kyiv
A BYU Religious Studies Center article points out the striking similarity between the Kyiv Ukraine Temple to the Golden Gate of Kyiv.
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Kyiv Ukraine Temple
The Kyiv Ukraine Temple.
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An article on BYU’s Religious Studies Center website points out the similarity of the Ukraine Temple to the Golden Gate of Kyiv, which is “the only surviving gate of the original wall surrounding Kyiv, a place of passage between the world and the city.” The writer explains that the parallels could symbolically represent, in temple terms, passing between this world and the next.
The art glass in the Kyiv Ukraine Temple has a stylized wheat design. According to the BYU study, Ukraine’s rich soil has historically produced large amounts of wheat, and wheat is represented in the yellow half of the Ukrainian flag. Sunflowers, another important crop in Ukraine, is a motif used in decorative paintings and furniture fabrics. A spring green is the color scheme for the temple in order to “reflect the natural colors and feel of rolling hills in the area,” according to Church Newsroom.
Lisbon Portugal Temple
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Detailed decor in the Lisbon Portugal Temple.
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Detailed decor on the outside of the Lisbon Portugal Temple.
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Detailed decor in the Lisbon Portugal Temple.
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Detailed decor in the Lisbon Portugal Temple.
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The colors throughout the Lisbon Portugal Temple are gold, blue, ochre, and lavender. Designs in the temple are also based on azulejo tile star patterns, which are native to Portugal and reflect Moorish heritage in the area.
Meridian Idaho Temple
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Detail on the outside of the Meridian Idaho Temple.
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A close-up look at the carpet inside the Meridian Idaho Temple.
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Detail on the outside of the Meridian Idaho Temple.
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Project manager Tom Lindhart said that the design motifs of the camas flower and the syringa flower are found throughout the Meridian Idaho Temple, which is on a bluff overlooking the Boise River.
“You'll see them in the exterior precast throughout the site and on the building itself. They're carved into the carpets in the sealing rooms and in the celestial rooms,” he told Church Newsroom.
Mesa Arizona Temple
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A detailed arched door casing in the upper grand hall of the Mesa Arizona Temple shows off the Colonial Revival style, popular in 1920s America, that includes fluting, rosettes, and egg and dart motifs.
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A portion of the ceiling and walls in the Mesa Arizona Temple.
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A detailed arch door casing of the celestial room in the Mesa Arizona Temple.
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A detailed arched door casing in the upper grand hall of the Mesa Arizona Temple shows off the Colonial Revival style, popular in 1920s America, that includes fluting, rosettes, and egg and dart motifs.
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First dedicated in 1927, the Mesa Arizona Temple was rededicated at the end of 2021. The design was inspired by Solomon’s Temple in Jerusalem and the neoclassical motifs in the 1920s design include egg and dart shapes, flutes, rosettes, and urns accented with gold leaf.
Mexico City Mexico Temple
The Mexico City Mexico Temple in the evening.
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Adaptations of ancient Mayan designs make the 116,642-square-foot Mexico City Mexico Temple an impressive sight. Rededicated in 2008 by President Thomas S. Monson, the temple features Mesoamerican designs in the interior and in the art glass. The exterior also has a basket weave design that encircles the building and a waterfall design carved into columns.
Montreal Quebec Temple
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The maple leaf is part of the decor inside the Montreal Quebec Temple.
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Maple leaf decor on the outside of the Montreal Quebec Temple.
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Detailed work inside the Montreal Quebec Temple.
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Detailed work on the outside of the Montreal Quebec Temple.
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The maple leaf is part of the decor inside the Montreal Quebec Temple.
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The Montreal flag inspired the major design motifs for the Montreal Quebec Temple. Four floral emblems represent four main European ethnic groups that settled the area in the 1800s. A hand-painted mural inside the temple features wildlife and the landscape of the Montreal area, including the St. Lawrence River. Maple leaves are also on the exterior temple and part of the décor in the interior.
Nauvoo Illinois Temple
Sunstones are on the exterior of the Nauvoo Illinois Temple.
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A prominent motif in the Nauvoo Illinois Temple are sunstones, which represented the dawning of the Restoration and the gospel light illuminating a dark earth.
Palmyra New York Temple
Art glass windows in the Palmyra New York Temple.
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According to Church News, “unique to the Palmyra temple are the stained glass windows that create the ambience of the Sacred Grove. Nearly 17,000 individual pieces of glass were used to create mosaic window panes in the front doors, and in windows in the celestial room and baptistry.” A backlit mural also depicts the First Vision.
Paris France Temple
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Skylight above the grand staircase in the Paris France Temple.
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Art glass in the Paris France Temple.
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Claude Monet’s garden in Giverny, France, inspired floral design motifs in the Paris France Temple.
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Skylight above the grand staircase in the Paris France Temple.
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Motifs in the Paris France Temple are based on floral designs of impressionist artist Claude Monet’s gardens, such as lilacs, lilies, cornflowers, and hollyhocks.
“When people look at the windows, we wanted them to feel as if they were in a French garden. We took inspiration from the fleur de lis,” a symbol of France that represents purity and virtue, Tom Holdman of Utah-based Holdman Studios told Church Newsroom.
The gardens surrounding the temple were also inspired by the nearby gardens of the Palace of Versailles.
Payson Utah Temple
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A skylight in one of the sealing rooms in the Payson Utah Temple.
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Stained glass in the Payson Utah Temple.
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Apple blossoms are a motif in the Payson Utah Temple.
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A skylight in one of the sealing rooms in the Payson Utah Temple.
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According to Church News, wheat and apple blossoms “in progressive stages of development” are motifs in the décor and art glass windows of the Payson Utah Temple. The city is known for its apple orchards.
Philadelphia Pennsylvania Temple
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Architectural details in the celestial room of the Philadelphia Pennyslvania Temple.
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A waiting area in the Philadelphia Pennsylvania Temple.
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Architectural details in the celestial room of the Philadelphia Pennyslvania Temple.
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Classic Georgian architecture that blends in with historic Philadelphia architecture is used throughout the Philadelphia Pennsylvania Temple.
Pocatello Idaho Temple
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Carved wood detail in the Pocatello Idaho Temple.
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Detail in the Pocatello Idaho Temple.
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Railing detail in the Pocatello Idaho Temple.
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Bitterroot is a motif in the Pocatello Idaho Temple.
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Indian Paintbrush
Indian paintbrush is a motif in the Pocatello Idaho Temple.
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Carved wood detail in the Pocatello Idaho Temple.
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Art glass in the Pocatello Idaho Temple includes syringa and bitterroot. The sage color in the art glass represents sagebrush in the area, and gold represents the wild grasses that turn gold in the summertime. Pink and coral represent the sunset. Syringa, bitterroot, and Indian paintbrush are also motifs in the flooring and their leaves are depicted in decorative paintings.
Provo City Center Temple
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Floral patterns, including art glass featuring the lotus flower, can be found in the Provo City Center Temple.
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Art glass window in the Provo City Center Temple.
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The lotus flower is a motif in the Provo City Center Temple.
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Columbine flowers are a motif in the Provo City Center Temple.
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Floral patterns, including art glass featuring the lotus flower, can be found in the Provo City Center Temple.
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The lotus flower—a religious symbol throughout the world—is a motif in the art glass and other details in the Provo City Center Temple. Columbine flowers are also on some chairs, door casings, and benches. In the bride’s room, sunflowers are carved in the wood panels.
Rio de Janeiro Brazil Temple
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Local decor is included in the windows of the Rio de Janeiro Temple.
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Local decor is in the details of the Rio de Janeiro Temple.
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Local decor is in the details of the Rio de Janeiro Temple.
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Local decor is included in the windows of the Rio de Janeiro Temple.
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Colors for the art glass in the Rio de Janeiro Temple were influenced by colors of the ocean—blue, aqua, and purple offset with gold. Geometric art deco patterns create fountain motifs.
The proximity of Rio de Janeiro to the ocean influenced the colors selected for the art glass, with shades of blue, aqua and purple offset with soft gold. The patterns consist of geometric art deco fountain motifs.
Rome Italy Temple
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Window detail in the Rome Italy Temple.
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Variations of the Michelangelo motif are found throughout the Rome Italy Temple.
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Window detail in the Rome Italy Temple.
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The Rome Italy Temple features an oval motif originally created by Michelangelo in the 16thcentury. According to Deseret News, Italian journalists and politicians recognized the motif during the public open house for the temple in 2019. The motif—an interlaced 12-pointed star—is found throughout the temple in the foyer rug, staircase railings, and in the floors and walls. Elder David A. Bednar and Elder Ronald A. Rasband explained that the oval shape is a symbol of eternity, an appropriate symbol in the Eternal City.
San Salvador El Salvador Temple
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Detail in the San Salvador El Salvador Temple.
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Detail in the San Salvador El Salvador Temple.
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Flor de Izote
Flor de izote, or the yucca flower blossom, is the national flower of El Salvador. A motif of the flower is featured in the San Salvador El Salvador Temple.
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Detail in the San Salvador El Salvador Temple.
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Prominent arches and conches are inside and outside the San Salvador El Salvador Temple. The national flower, flor de izote, is featured in the art-glass windows and the granite of the exterior. It’s also in the detail of the interior wood.
Sapporo Japan Temple
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A sea motif is part of the exterior of the Sapporo Japan Temple.
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A lilac design is on the door of one of the sealing rooms in the Sapporo Japan Temple.
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A staircase in the Sapporo Japan Temple.
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Design on the celestial room door in the Sapporo Japan Temple.
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A sea motif is part of the exterior of the Sapporo Japan Temple.
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The exterior of the Sapporo Japan Temple has a sea motif carved into the stone. Floral designs, including the lilac, are also in the temple, and a beautiful rock garden is at the base of the staircase.
Tegucigalpa Honduras Temple
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Furniture detail with orchid motif in the Tegucigalpa Honduras Temple.
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The orchid motif adorns many areas of the Tegucigalpa Honduras Temple.
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Orchids are a motif in the Tegucigalpa Honduras Temple.
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Furniture detail with orchid motif in the Tegucigalpa Honduras Temple.
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Mayan culture inspired the designs in the art-glass windows as well as the interior of the Tegucigalpa Honduras Temple. Orchids, the national flower of Honduras, are motifs found on the doors, furniture, and in other places in the building.
Tijuana Mexico Temple
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A stained glass window in the Tijuana Mexico Temple.
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The Bougainvillea flower motif is found in the railings of the Tijuana Mexico Temple.
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A design on the baptismal font in the Tijuana Mexico Temple.
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The Bougainvillea flower is a motif in the Tijuana Mexico Temple.
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A stained glass window in the Tijuana Mexico Temple.
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The bougainvillea flower motif is found in the decorative painting, flooring, and railings of the Tijuana Mexico Temple.
Tokyo Japan Temple
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The carpet in the bride’s room of the Tokyo Japan Temple was inspired by traditional kimono patterns.
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Pine Tree
Pine trees are depicted in paintings in the Tokyo Japan Temple.
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Kimono Patterns
The carpet in the bride’s room of the Tokyo Japan Temple was inspired by traditional kimono patterns.
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The pine tree, which symbolizes eternal life in Japanese culture, is depicted in art pieces in the Tokyo Japan Temple. Traditional kimono patterns also inspired the carpet in the bridal room. Gold is a dominant color used throughout the building, which was rededicated in July 2022.
Winnipeg Manitoba Temple
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Prairie Crocus
The Manitoba provincial flower, the prairie crocus, is featured throughout the Winnipeg Manitoba Temple.
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Prairie Crocus
The prairie crocus is featured on a table in the Winnipeg Manitoba Temple.
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Prairie Crocus
The prairie crocus is a motif featured in the Winnipeg Manitoba Temple.
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Prairie Crocus
The Manitoba provincial flower, the prairie crocus, is featured throughout the Winnipeg Manitoba Temple.
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Manitoba’s provincial flower is the prairie crocus. The flower is featured throughout the Winnipeg Manitoba Temple.
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Art Glass
Art glass in the Tucson Arizona Temple.
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Detail
Window and building detail on the Tucson Arizona Temple.
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Window
Stained glass window in the celestial room of the Tucson Arizona Temple.
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Ocotillo
Ocotillo plants were used as inspiration for the decor of the Tucson Arizona Temple.
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Prickly Pear Flower
The flower of the prickly pear was used as inspiration for the decor in the Tucson Arizona Temple.
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Art glass in the Tucson Arizona Temple.
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Native plants, red cactus flowers, and orange hues that represent the desert sun are part of the design of the Tucson Arizona Temple. The native ocotillo plant and the flower of the paddle cactus or prickly pear were used as inspiration for the décor, including the art glass.
Danielle is a features writer and editor for LDS Living. Previously, she served as web producer for Church News, where she managed its website and social media platforms. Danielle is a graduate of Brigham Young University in English and has been published with Deseret News, Church News, Y Magazine, and Spires Intercollegiate Arts and Literary Magazine. Follow her on Twitter with the handle @danielleechris.
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