A renovation project is underway on the grounds of the
47th operating templeBountiful Utah Temple, which is currently closed for two weeks of maintenance. The work is taking place on the east side of the temple where beautiful stairs, a cascading water feature, and a circular flowerbed were located.

The work of rebuilding the grounds of the
7th operating temple; closed for renovation; palm trees being planted; refurbishing exterior walls; replacing sections of roof; adding landscape elementsMesa Arizona Temple is in full swing, and today saw the first new trees for the north lawn planted—a row of stately palm trees. Footings are going in for other landscape elements, and electrical wiring is being run for landscape lighting.

The majority of scaffolding has been removed along the rear side of the
68th operating temple; closed for renovation; stone cladding the exterior walls; temporary glass installedRaleigh North Carolina Temple as exterior stone installers get closer to completing their work. The remaining areas to be clad are largely concentrated on the front side of the building. Visitors can clearly see the ornate detailing featured in the stone panels over the windows.

The
Installing window frames; exterior lighting installed; interior work progressingArequipa Peru Temple is a stunning sight at night—a physical manifestation of the spiritual light that emanates from the holy structure. "Verily, thus saith the Lord:…every soul who forsaketh his sins and cometh unto me…shall see my face and know that I am; and that I am the true light that lighteth every man that cometh into the world" (Doctrine and Covenants 93:1–2).