Cultural Pilgrimages

Black and white photographs capturing significant cultural and religious events, showcasing vibrant community gatherings in various locations.

Pictures of dancers and drummers at the Tchechu festival in Paro Bhutan Copyright: xTxSatyan/DinodiaxPhotox
Pictures of dancers and drummers at the Tchechu festival in Paro Bhutan Copyright: xTxSatyan/DinodiaxPhotox
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12/24/1992. Nativity scenes.
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Theyyam or Teyyam ritual dance performing in Kerala Kalamandalam at Cheruthuruthy, Kerala, India, Asia
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05/23/1929. Typical Carts Occupied by Beautiful Ladies Accompanying the Virgin on the Way to Almonte.
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Temple gods. Temple gods
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Egypt was accountable to send the Kiswa (Vesture of Kaaba) to Hijaz since it was famous with the best kinds of textiles. Kiswah is the cloth that covers the Kaaba in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. It is draped annually on the 9th day of the month of Dhu al-Hijjah, the day pilgrims leave for the plains of Mount Arafat during the Hajj. Man with camel carrying the cloth.
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ANDES, PERU-- Quechuan Indians work as porters along the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu relax on a summit at the end of a day by playing their traditional instruments.Credit: Susana Ra
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Ieng Sary, Lao President Prince Souphanouvong and Khieu Samphan at Banteay Srei Temple, Angkor. Probably 1976.
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Angkor, Cambodia, Indochina two bonzes at the foot of the cruciform terrace , Léon Busy in Indochina (French - Angkor , Cambodge , Indochine Deux bonzes au pied de la terrasse cruciforme). Statue, Buddhism, religious habit, sacred animal, costume, temple, represented animal , fantastic animal, Hinduism, staircase, sculpture, portrait, terrace, lion, religious architecture, Religion, clothing, animal, art, human beings, habitat , architecture, Indochine , Angkor Wat , Le perron Crucial
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04/28/1964. Visit to Córdoba of the Princes Don Juan Carlos and Doña Sofía. In the Image, in the Plaza del Cristo de los Faroles to go pray before the Virgin of Sorrows.
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03/31/1912. Steps of Murcia. Fall of Jesus on the road to Calvary, work of Salzillo. Photo: Laurent -Approximate date.
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Anefo photo collection. One of the images from the sixteenth century found during the restoration of the Reformed Petruskerk in Woerden. February 9, 1981. Utrecht (province), Woerden
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Believed to be the first of a dying race of Maya indians who has ever visited England: Emilia Vasquez standing by an ancient Maya monolith in the British Museum, where she was introduced to a lecture audience by explorer Mr. F.A Mitchell Hedges on 10th January 1926. Mitchell Hedges was lecturing on the discovery(in which he took a leading role) of the buried Maya city of Labaatun in British Honduras(today Belize). The girl was from the Maya Ketchi tribe of Central American Indians, whose people,
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Ceiling of a Jain Temple, Chittore; Lala Deen Dayal (Indian, 1844 - 1905); 1882; Albumen silver print
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A Mask man doing some activity on Hemis festival at Hemis Gompa Ladakh ; Jammu and Kashmir ; India
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Oiran () were the courtesans of Edo period Japan. The oiran were considered a type of yujo () 'woman of pleasure' or prostitute. However, they were distinguished from the yujo in that they were entertainers, and many became celebrities of their times outside the pleasure districts. Their art and fashions often set trends among the wealthy and, because of this, cultural aspects of oiran traditions continue to be preserved to this day. The oiran arose in the Edo period (1600-1868). At this time, laws were passed restricting brothels to walled districts set some distance from the city center. In the major cities these were the Shimabara in Kyoto, the Shinmachi in Osaka, and the Yoshiwara in Edo (present-day Tokyo). These rapidly grew into large, self-contained 'pleasure quarters' offering all manner of entertainments. Within, a courtesan’s birth rank held no distinction, which was fortunate considering many of the courtesans originated as the daughters of impoverished families who wer
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Stairs with pilgrim woman at the Assi-Ghats of Varanasi, Dashashwamedh Ghat, Bathers with child on the Ganges, Benares 1974, Kashi, cremation quarter, holy river, Ganga, holy city, pilgrim city, Hinduism, religious rites, washing in, salvation, faith, pilgrimage, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia
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Anefo photo collection. Study remains Pope John XXIII in St. Pieter in Rome. Covering the coffin. June 6, 1963. Italy, Rome
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The saenghwang is a Korean wind instrument. It is a free reed mouth organ. Its tuning is different from the Chinese sheng. It is constructed from 17 bamboo pipes, each with a metal free reed, mounted vertically in a windchest.
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JOHN HUSTON in THE BIBLE: IN THE BEGINNING... (1966), directed by JOHN HUSTON.
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The gigantic statue of jain Gomateshvara Bahubali being bath in milk during the mahamastakabhisheka (the great anointing) festival; Sravanabelahola; Karnataka; India1952
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Angkor, Cambodia, Indochina an official visit to Prince Paribatra Nakhorn Sawan, one of the sons of the King of Siam Rama V , Léon Busy in Indochina (French - Angkor , Cambodge , Indochine Une visite officielle du prince Paribatra Nakhorn Sawan , un des fils du roi de Siam Rama V). Statue, Buddhism, military uniform, sacred animal, costume, prince , princess, temple, animal represented , fantastic animal, colonial presence, Hinduism, sculpture, group portrait, lion, hairstyle , headgear, religious architecture, man, Religion, clothing, animal, colonial history, art, human beings, habitat , architecture, Cambodia, Angkor-Wat, the Prince of Siam and his suite in front of the crucial steps
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Chinese Buddhist Temple
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Recreation of a traditional Japanese street scene at the Japan-British Exhibition, White City, London. 1910
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Vintage Photograph. March 3 is Hina Matsuri or Dolls' Festival Day, when girls enjoy friendly gatherings before sets of lovely dolls arranged on shelves.
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Tibetans - Types Of People. April 27, 1936.
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PROCESION DEL CORPUS.
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Honoring Memory Of The Dead Of 45 Nations - The theme of Mr. Yokoyame's memorial hall : the Tairei-den, or Greet Salutation Hall. In the center, at the far end of the hall, are two upright cases containing the portraits of Their Majesties, the Emperor and Empress of Japan. The alcoves on either side are hung with scrolls on which are written the edicts of the sun-Goddess Amaterasu O-mikami and the first Emperor Jinmu. The walls are hung with framed parchments recording the Imperial rescriptsissued since the beginning of the Meiji era. All this symbolized the spirit of universal benevolince. March 1, 1939. (Photo by JPL Photo).
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1930S Two Japanese Geisha Girls In Native Costume Kimono Standing By Stone Lantern Kobe Japan
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Three maidens in Japanese kimonos
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Street Photography, Milan, Italy, 1979, Brotherhood of the happy death.
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Religious festival, Gloucester , Religious processions, St. Peter's Fiesta. Edmund L. Mitchell Collection
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Calendar of religious ceremonies in Jerusalem Easter period, Holy fire ceremony seen from the dome. 1941, Israel
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Religious procession, North End, Boston , Religious processions. Edmund L. Mitchell Collection
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Vintage Photograph. Globe Christmas ornament hanging from tree over large crowd
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Pilgrims praying in the Colosseum, Rome, Italy, photo by Abeniacar from L'Illustration, No 3395, March 21, 1908.
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Lazio. Infiorata Di Genzano. 1920-30