A temple for programmers (3 photos)

In Kyoto, Japan, there's an unusual shrine that's already been dubbed a true temple for IT professionals and engineers. This is Denden-gu, a temple dedicated to the deity of electricity and radio waves, where people come to pray for stable technology and good fortune in the digital world. Monuments to inventor Thomas Edison and physicist Heinrich Hertz stand on the shrine grounds as a tribute to these men whose discoveries changed the development of technology and communications.

Originally, the temple was associated with the cult of lightning, but over time, its symbolism expanded to include electronics, telecommunications, and computer technology. Today, it attracts not only believers but also programmers, communications specialists, and gadget enthusiasts. Visitors pray for uninterrupted internet, device security, and the absence of technical errors. Instead of traditional amulets, they can purchase unusual omamori in the form of SD and microSD cards. It's no surprise that Denden-gu is already being hailed online as a dream destination for anyone who's ever experienced a frozen laptop or suddenly lost Wi-Fi. Users admit that such a temple would certainly be useful for many outside of Japan.