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Dhaka, Bangladesh - April 14, 2016: Performers of \
In this serene scene, mid-adult Indian couples dressed in traditional attire sit gracefully on the floor, deeply immersed in performing a pooja ceremony. Their attire reflects their deep connection to their heritage, while their united presence symbolizes the strength of familial bonds. Amidst the ritualistic ambiance, they embody a timeless expression of faith and unity.
Gangasagar, West Bengal, India, 01_13_2024: Pilgrims are taking bless from Naga Sadhu at Kapil Muni Temple. Naga Sadhus are Hindu religious monks who are famous for remaining naked and being experts in the art of war. They live in various Akharas whose tradition was started by Adiguru Shankaracharya.\nKapil Muni temple is a Hindu temple located on the Gangasagar in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is one of the holiest pilgrimage sites for Hindus and it is believed that Kapil Muni did Tapas here.\nAncient temples were temporarily built temples. According to legend, the first \
Hallahabad. India- january 15 2019: The Prayag Kumbh Mela, also known as Allahabad Kumbh Mela is a mela, or religious gathering, associated with Hinduism and held in the city of Prayagraj, India, at the Triveni Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges, the Yamuna, and the mythical Sarasvati river.[1] The festival is marked by a ritual dip in the waters, but it is also a celebration of community commerce with numerous fairs, education, religious discourses by saints, mass feedings of monks or the poor, and entertainment spectacle.[2][3] Approximately 50 and 30 million people attended the Allahabad Ardh Kumbh Mela in 2019 and Maha Kumbh Mela in 2013 respectively to bathe in the holy river Ganges, making them the largest peaceful gathering events in the world.[4][5]
Amidst the ancient walls of Jetavana Monastery in Shravasti, prayers rise like incense, carrying the hopes and aspirations of devotees, creating a serene atmosphere steeped in spiritual reverence.
In Hinduism, sadhu, or shadhu is a common term for a mystic, an ascetic, practitioner of yoga (yogi) and/or wandering monks. The sadhu is solely dedicated to achieving the fourth and final Hindu goal of life, moksha (liberation), through meditation and contemplation of Brahman. Sadhus often wear ochre-colored clothing, symbolizing renunciation.http://bem.2be.pl/IS/nepal_380.jpg
July25th2024, Himachal Pradesh, India. Sculpture of Hindu deity Goddess Gauri at Gauri Kund pond during Mani Mahesh Kailash Yatra, Chamba Valley, Himachal Pradesh, India. Hindu and Buddhist pilgrimage
Close up photo of Indian human hand devoting puja to god while praying. Shot under daylight.
Havan kund puja in Hindu Temple. Lotus shaped Yajna Kunda ( Homa Kundm(sanskrit) or Agni Kundam).A yajna kunda or ritual pit for offerings to the sacred fire at a Hindu temple in Odisha,India
Kathmandu, Nepal-April 22,2024: spinning prayer wheels at the Swayambhunath temple, meditation sessions at these monasteries
During Pandharpur wari procession Pilgrims marching toward Vitthala temple with singing religious song with dancing, Dive Ghat, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
Hallahabad. India- january 17 2019: The Prayag Kumbh Mela, also known as Allahabad Kumbh Mela is a mela, or religious gathering, associated with Hinduism and held in the city of Prayagraj, India, at the Triveni Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges, the Yamuna, and the mythical Sarasvati river.The festival is marked by a ritual dip in the waters, but it is also a celebration of community commerce with numerous fairs, education, religious discourses by saints, mass feedings of monks or the poor, and entertainment spectacle.Approximately 50 and 30 million people attended the Allahabad Ardh Kumbh Mela in 2019 and Maha Kumbh Mela in 2013 respectively to bathe in the holy river Ganges, making them the largest peaceful gathering events in the world.
Varanasi, India - Dec 23, 2019: Sadhu at the ghats in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, ascetic holy mans in India
Luang Prabang, Laos. \nThe entire ancient city of Luang Prabang is a World Heritage Site. \nAlms giving in Luang Prabang has been around for hundreds of years.\nEvery morning, barefoot monks in saffron robes walk the streets to receive alms from local residents.\nSince temples in Laos do not open for cooking, the monks' daily food comes from people's alms, which is a sacred and solemn act in Lao people's mind.\nThese are real scenes every morning, not performances.
Ganga Sagar, West Bengal, India, 01_14_2024: Devotees are performing dance with religious music (Kirtan) at Gangasagar during Gangasagar Mela. Gangasagar pilgrimage and fair, held annually, is the second largest congregation of mankind after the holy Kumbha Mela. Almost a million of Hindu devotees from all over India gather at Gangasagar for a holy dip and perform rituals and prayer (puja) with a belief that it will cleanse and purify their souls.\nGangasagar Festival is in Hinduism, held every year at Gangasagar, West Bengal, India. The confluence of the Ganges and the Bay of Bengal is called the Gangasagar, the fair is held every year on Makar Sankranti at Kapilmuni's ashram located on the Gangasagar. The mela is celebrated on 14 or 15 January every year.
18 Jan 2022 Negeri Sembilan, MALAYSIA - Thaipusam is Hindu festival celebrated by Tamil community all over the world on 18 January 2022 to pay respect to Lord Murugan. \n\nMalaysia government has issued Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) which not allowing kavadi (body piercing ceremony)and limit to 500 devotees for prayers at one time to prevent Covid-19 cluster. \n\nLocal Hindu devotees visits Sri Bala Thandayuthapani Temple in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan - taking part in parade to send god returning to shrine, in a smaller scale and fulfilling Thaipusam celebration.
New Delhi, India - November 19, 2011: Sikh religious men carrying temple flags  during the celebration and street parade for the anniversary of the birth of Guru Nanak , founder of Sikh religion, in New Delhi, India.
Row of Thai monks walking along people is   getting food donations  at  ceremony of Makha Bucha Day in Sangkhla Buri in northwest of Kanchanaburi province of Thailand in early morning close to sunset. People are wearing mostly traditional clothing and are standing in main street leading down to Mon Bridge and lake. People are waiting to give food donations to monks when they pass along street down to bridge.
Pune, India - September 29, 2023, Ganesh immersion procession, Dhol tasha pathak playing traditional dhol on the streets of pune on the occasion of Ganpati visarjan festival in maharashtrian attire.
Festive Oil Lamp burning and emitting light for Diwali celebration
October 19th 2022, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India. A small girl performing rope walk with a balance pole during Vijayadashami Festival fair (DUSSEHRA ) in front of crowd.
Pushkar, Rajasthan, India - November 2022: Portrait of an hindu male priest performing evening maha aarti (prayer) of holy lake of pushkar called sarovar at pushkar as hindu sanatan rituals.
Scenic view of India
Thousands of Hindu Pilgrims/ People in the holy city of Haridwar in Uttarakhand, India during the evening light ceremony called Ganga arthi to worship river Ganga / Ganges. Culture, Tradition,ceremony
Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India –  May 02, 2023: Hindu devotee sitting in Lord Hanumana Temple at Haridwar, Uttrakhand, India.
Pune, India 14 July 2023, cheerful Pilgrims at Palkhi, During Pandharpur wari procession Pilgrims marching toward Vitthala temple with singing religious song at Dive Ghat, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
15th March, Varanasi, India.  Bhasma Holi 2022 In Varanasi: In India, the tradition of Holi in Kashi. Which is called the city of Lord Shiva, It is believed that Lord Vishwanath (Lord Shiva) keeps ghosts, demons, vampires, visible, invisible, powers which Baba from going among human beings. Devotees are makeup themselves as different avatars of God and Goddess and enjoy the festival doing dance other activities.
View of stupa in Kathmandu in Nepal
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