The Ratana Temple

On our way to Wellington, we made a small detour to the tiny settlement of Ratana. There are only about 400 people in this tidy wee town. The Ratana Temple is the reason most live here and the Temple itself can seat up to 1,000 people. It would have to be one of the most well-kept temple/churches that I have ever seen. If you look carefully, you can even see the gardener at work.

[Margo]

Beautiful building

[Maggiemae]

I never knew about this - have to find out where Ratana is! So neat!

[aikiuser (jenn)]

What an interesting building, cool to learn a bit about it!

[Issi Bannerman]

Beautiful temple. SO pretty.

[julia]

Its a stunning building and you have taken it from a different pov to what we usually see it..

[Babs]

What an interesting building. The gardner is doing a grand job, the garden is a credit to him

[Nick]

Great shot.

[Joan Robillard]

Lovely

[Peter]

Lovely architecture beautifully captured Dianne:)

[Ethel]

Interesting shot.

[Wendy]

Very beautiful temple and gorgeous grounds. Thank you for the interesting info.

[Lou Ann]

Oh it’s beautiful. Everything looks perfect!

[Kathie]

Beautiful shot and building. I had to google to learn more. Interesting.

[carol white]

A lovely building and nice setting

[Jacqueline]

Lovely church and garden!

[Kas]

Interesting church - I had to go and look it up.

[Pat Knowles]

That is a very impressive building....very interesting to read & see this.

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Great shot

[Phil Howcroft]

looks beautiful dianne

[Bep]

Gorgeous building.