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Devotees worship of holy river Ganga on the occasion of  Ganga  Dussehra festival  at the bank  of Sangam (confluence of rivers Ganga, Yamuna And mythical Saraswati) in Prayagraj, India.
Varanasi, India - March 20, 2014: Varanasi is a city on the banks of the Ganges in Uttar Pradesh. The Ganges is a trans-boundary river of India and Bangladesh. The Ganges is the most sacred river to Hindus. Indian Hindus and tourists from all over the world are meeting every evening at the riverside of Ganges for an Hindu rite. People in the image are celebrating and praying for goodness Ganga. They are Indian hindus who are members of an Ashram which is a spiritual hermitage or a monastery. This ritual is a traditional, religious, outdoor, public event performed in Dashaswamed Ghat.
12 July 2024, Sadashivnagar, Solapur, India , Dnyaneshwar Mauli Ringan, cheerful Pilgrims, devotees are forming a circle around the idol, and performing kirtan and prayer.
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]
Dhaka, Bangladesh - April 14, 2016: Performers of \
Close up photo of Indian human hand devoting puja to god while praying. Shot under daylight.
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 \
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.
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 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.
Varanasi, India - December 13, 2015 : Hindu priests perform an Arti worship ceremony at  Ganges River, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Kathmandu, Nepal-April 22,2024: spinning prayer wheels at the Swayambhunath temple, meditation sessions at these monasteries
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
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.
Mahabodhi Temple, Gaya district, Bihar, India. May 05, 2017
Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India –  May 02, 2023: Hindu devotee sitting in Lord Hanumana Temple at Haridwar, Uttrakhand, India.
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.
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.
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
Hindu pilgrims perform 'pind-daan' rituals for salvation of their ancestors at Sangam (confluence of river Ganges, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati) on the first day of 'Pitru Paksha' in Prayagraj on wednesday.
Scenic view of India
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.
Indian groom and priest setting unripe coconut flowers in a bucket, using rice to hold them upright. South Indian Hindu wedding ceremony.
During Pandharpur wari procession Pilgrims marching toward Vitthala temple with singing religious song with dancing, Dive Ghat, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India - 02 May 2023: Group of people walking near har ki podi in Haridwar.
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
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.
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