Apart from congenital muscle torticollis, the most common type in infants, there are other causes like: 1  Abnormalities of the spine. 2  Eye muscle disorder (Ocular torticollis) 3  Neurological imbalance (Benign paroxysmal torticollis)
The design of Buddhist temples originated with the stupa, which was used to cover Buddha's ashes andrelics. Made out of mud bricks, this ancient Indianshrine was originally shaped like a simple bell amound with a small spire on top. Inside the stupasare Buddhist relics.
The Temple of Heaven. The Temple of Heaven served Ming and Qing Dynasty emperors as a vast sacred space to perform ceremonial rites on behalf of the Chinese nation. Prior to the winter solstice, the emperor would lead a solemn procession, which commoners were forbidden to witness, from the Forbidden City to the Temple of Heaven. At first light on the winter solstice, after a night of fasting and ritual cleansing, the emperor would offer ritual sacrifices and report to heaven.