But at this time of year, the shrine remained calm and peaceful, glowing from hundreds of paper lanterns hanging in the temple.

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And what little it does tell us defies all expectations - hanging around with prostitutes and trashing the temple.

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Buildings on either side of the complex remained intact: a temple behind it was completely unharmed, and fragile paper lanterns hanging from its roof were dusty but undamaged.

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