Cultural Rituals and Festivals

Vibrant images of cultural and religious rituals in India, showcasing traditional attire and rituals of devotion, including dance and offerings.

India, Himachal Pradesh, Una District, Chintpurni, Devotee tying red crimson threads around Making a Wish Tree at Mata Chintpurni Devi Temple

A clay Durga goddess idol is kept ready for colouring for Navratri festival in Lalbaug in Bombay now Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Copyright: xAkellaxSrinivas/DinodiaxPhotox

man carrying statue of Ganesh ganpati Festival Elephant head Lord immersion, dadar chowpati, bombay mumbai, maharashtra, india Copyright: xManojxNavalkar/DinodiaxPhotox

India, Tamil, Madras, Kapaleeshwarar temple

Children at Janmashtami festival Krishna´s birthday at Bhaktivedanta Manor ISKCON Hare Krishna temple, Watford, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom...

The Vegetarian Festival is a religious festival annually held on the island of Phuket in southern Thailand. It attracts crowds of spectators because of many of the unusual religious rituals that are performed. Many religious devotees will slash themselves with swords, pierce their cheeks with sharp objects and commit other painful acts. The Nine Emperor Gods Festival (Chinese: Jiuhuangye; Peh-oe-ji: Kau-ong-ia; Cantonese: Kow Wong Yeh) is a nine-day Taoist celebration beginning on the eve of 9th lunar month of the Chinese calendar, which is observed primarily in Southeast Asian countries like Myanmar, Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand.

Kumbh Mela 2025: The Sacred Goes Viral. Pilgrims Taking Photos During the Rudrabhishek Ritual. During the sacred Rudrabhishek ritual, which involves the worship of Lord Shiva through chanting and offerings, pilgrims participate not only in the spiritual experience but also in documenting it. The image captures pilgrims holding their smartphones to take selfies and photos, blending the ancient tradition with modern technology. Swamy Gnana Prasanna Giri, affectionately known as 'Guruvu garu' by his followers, is also present, leading the ceremony. The colorful lighting and the energy of the devotees contrast with the deep reverence of the ritual, highlighting how technology has become an integral part of documenting spiritual experiences.

Men And Children Performing A Hindu Ritual For The Thaipusam Festival On The Street, George Town Penang Malaysia

Bikaner Camel Festival isan annual celebration in Bikaner, Rajasthan

A village idol artist makes large color masks modeled after Purulia Chhau dance masks (Purulia Chhau dance is listed on UNESCO's World Heritage list of dances) of goddesses, animals, and rakshasas (humanoid demons or unrighteous spirits) like Hindu mythology characters out of clay. The artist then paints the idols with color, to be installed in a Jagaddhatri Puja pandal. Tehatta, West Bengal, India.

Man separating silky thread for making silky garlands Copyright: xShivjixJoshi/DinodiaxPhotox

Tarot card reader, Havana, Cuba

Young priest performing Ganga Pooja at Dasaswamedh ghat on banks of holy Ganga river, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India Copyright: xVivekxManek/DinodiaxPhotox

Dulal Paul, a veteran Idol Artist is colouring structures of a Hindu Deity in preparation for the upcoming Durga Puja Festival. The Durga Puja is one of the biggest festivals of the Hindu religion of Bangladesh and is also celebrated in the regions of West Bengal, Odisha, Tripura, Assam, and Bihar along with Bangladesh. This year, it will be celebrated from October 20th to October 24th. Sylhet, Bangladesh.

Man riding camel at Jaisalmer festival, Rajasthan, India

Moors and Christians, festival of La Patrona, Pollença, ,Mallorca, balearic islands, Spain.

Sadhu with cow, Pushkar fair, Rajasthan, India Copyright: xShivjixJoshi/DinodiaxPhotox

Woman dress as Hindu Goddess Kali, Tamil Nadu, India, Asia Copyright: xAkellaxSrinivas/DinodiaxPhotox

Kathakali dancer looking sideways after getting his facial makeup makeup done..

Kano, Nigeria - 09 September 2021: View of a vibrant Durbar festival procession along Kano Emir Place Road, where colorfully adorned horses and riders parade, flanked by attendants in dark robes.

Water buffalo and Sadhus by the Ganges River, Varanasi, formerly Benares, Uttar Pradesh, India

Pilgrim with spiritual piercings on his walk, Hindu festival Thaipusam, Batu Caves limestone caves and temples, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Men human pyramid breaking Dahi Handi, Janmashtami festival, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Asia India Copyright: xAkellaxSrinivas/DinodiaxPhotox -

THAILAND RAYONG MAE YAI RIESEN MEER LADY Mae Yai Sea Lady Shrine at Seangchan Beach in Rayong City in Province of Rayong in Thailand, Thailand, Rayong, October, 26, 2024 Copyright: xZoonar.com/URSx 23084550

Kal Bhairav statue, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Durbar Square, Old Town, Kathmandu City, Nepal, Asia.

Visitors at Bihari Temple during Holi festival, Vrindaban, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Mayan Dancer

Girl dress as Goddess Durga as she participate in Kumari Puja rituals, during Navratri Festival at Kamakhya temple, in Guwahati, Assam, India on 22 October 2023. Kumari Puja an essential part of Durga puja, during which teenage girl is worshipped symbolically as a Goddess Durga.

India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi , Sankat Mochan Mandir Temple. A Groom Walks Around The Temple Sanctuary With His Bride Tied To Him Behind

Women in saris in front of the statue of the god Lepakshi Nandi India

Masong ritualized mutilation with a large metal rod piercing a man's cheek during the Vegetarian Festival in Phuket; Phuket, Thailand

Students, with butterfly masks, during the "Butterfly Festival" organised by the forest department of Tripura at Heritage Park, in Agartala. Tripura, India.

batalla entre moros y cristianos, fiestas de la patrona, pollença, Mallorca, balearic islands, spain, europe.

Folk artist traveling to participate in Dasara Dussera Dusera Festival at near Tiruchendur, Tamil Nadu, South India, India, Asia

Holi festival at banke bihari temple, Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh, India Copyright: xPradipxBarrai/DinodiaxPhotox

An idol artist is busy preparing the Durga idol ahead of the Durga Puja festival. Durga Puja is the main religious and cultural festival for Hindus, celebrated in Bangladesh with great enthusiasm, colorful festivity, and religious devotion. Sylhet, Bangladesh.

Thailand, Traditional Dancing

Mali, Bandiagara Escarpment, Sanga. Sanga village dancers re-enact aspects of the Dogon people's creation story through dances, with masks being an important element of this ritual.

Hindus in traditional dress on the main festival day at the big parade Theer, Hamm, Ruhr area, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe

In admiration

Thailand, Surin city, elephants in the street during the festival

The Kandy Esala Perahera reaches a climax on the full moon of July/August in a most magnificent evening procession through the city's streets, Sri Lanka

Manggarai men performing a traditional Caci dance in a Melo Village in the hills near Labuan Bajo, a fishing town located at the western end of the large island of Flores in the Nusa Tenggara region of east Indonesia.

Kathakali dancer lying on the chatai and his makeup artist pasting chutty on his face.

Dashashwamedh ghat, varanasi, uttar pradesh, india, asia Copyright: xHarixMahidhar/DinodiaxPhotox

Naga baba sadhu riding on horse, Nasik, maharashtra, india, asia Copyright: xArunxMishra/DinodiaxPhotox

Asia, India, Rajasthan, Jaipur, Folk dancers and musicians. (Editorial Use Only)

Idol artists painting the sculpture of Hindu Goddess Saraswati, Goddess of wisdom, art and music, ahead of worship festival of Saraswati in Agartala, Tripura, India. (Photo by: Majority World/UIG)

Malaysia, Penang, Thaipusam, Hindu, religious, festival, kavadi bearer,

Malaysia, Penang, Thaipusam, Hindu, religious, festival, people, woman, portrait, offerings,

Devotee with pierced body in a religious procession at Thaipusam Festival, Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple, Little India, Singapore

Thailand: A so-called Mah Song or spirit medium with a multitude of sickle-like instruments pierced through his cheeks sits in Bang Niew Temple, Phuket Town during the annual Vegetarian Festival. The Vegetarian Festival is a religious festival annually held on the island of Phuket in southern Thailand. It attracts crowds of spectators because of many of the unusual religious rituals that are performed.

Nihang or Sikh warrior showing stunts Nanded Maharashtra India NOMR Copyright: xHemangixNakwe/DinodiaxPhotox

BALI APRIL 2024 - Kecak Dance , Uluwatu Temple, Bali, Indonesia

Chinese artists balance candleholder

Natives Participating in Tapati Festival Easter Island during Rapa Nui (MR)

Band player Modasa Sabarkantha Gujarat India Copyright: xAnilxDave/DinodiaxPhotox

Santa Maria del Tule, Mexico - 03 November 2023: View of vibrant Day of the Dead celebrations, skeletons parade through the Day of the Death cemetery, amidst onlookers.

Tall orange red statue of demon Malla who had converted from a demon to a devotee of Khandoba , Somvati Amas, Jejuri, Maharashtra, India Copyright: xAnilxDave/DinodiaxPhotox

LAO - LE RYTHME DES EAUXAu Nord du Laos, enclavée dans les montagnes, la paisible cité de Luang Prabang prospère depuis des siècles au sein de la péninsule formée par la confluence du fleuve Mékong et de la rivière Nam Khan. Avant dêtre devancée par Vientiane, elle fut la capitale du puissant Royaume de Lane Xang (Royaume du Million dEléphants). Son architecture coloniale et ses majestueux temples lui valent dêtre inscrite au patrimoine mondiale de lUNESCO depuis 1995.La légende raconte que Bouddha y serait venu au cours de lun de ses voyages et quil a souri. Aujourdhui, la ville est un haut lieu bouddhique de lAsie du Sud-Est. Les jeunes y viennent des campagnes alentours pour faire une retraite monastique et ainsi recevoir une éducation gratuite.A loccasion de Pi Mai, la Fête de l'Eau, Luang Prabang se réveille. Correspondant au Nouvel An lao et bouddhique, on fête le retour de la saison des pluies et la renaissance de la nature. Durant les plusieurs jours de festivités,

Hindu woman, carrying offerings, walking the steps of Batu Caves

Kathakali dancer lying on the chatai during his makeup.

West Africa, Benin. Close-up shot of Gelede Mask during traditional dance performance.

International kite festival at Surat, Gujarat tourism, India Copyright: xPhotochromy/DinodiaxPhotox

Arti or ritual worship to the Mother Ganges River, Varanasi, formerly Benares, Uttar Pradesh, India

Administering make up for Kathakali dance performance near Kochi (Cochin), Kerala, India

Moors and Christians, Muslim warriors, Pollensa, Sierra de Tramuntana, Majorca, Balearic Islands, Spain

Victoria cristiana, Batalla final, Moros y cristianos. Pollença. Sierra de Tramuntana. Mallorca. Islas Baleares. Spain.

Africa, Benin, Cotonou. Men performing traditional Zangbeto masquerade. This ceremony sweeps in a force that is superhuman and charged with wild energy to keep the dangers of the dark out of sight.

Male and female dancers performing Kecak, Ketjak or Ketiak Dance in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia, Asia

Bali Kecak Dance Balinese Traditional Dance Indonesia

Wesak day celebration. Paris. France. (Paris, Ile-de-France, France)

Kathakali dancer in front of a yellow background

Man beggar begging near Mutharamman temple, Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, India, Asia Copyright: xAkellaxSrinivas/DinodiaxPhotox

Woman Reading Cards Of Santeria Religion Cult Dressed In White In Havana, Cuba

Asia, Indonesia, Bali. Hindu offerings

Boy in Hindu temple, Indonesia, Bali, Ubud, Asia

KHM - SOCIÉTÉ - TOURISME AUX TEMPLES DE ANGKORAvant de devenir une attraction touristique, la cité dAngkor fut la capitale de lempire Khmer du IXème au XVème siècle. A son apogée, elle comptait un million dhabitant. Btie sur un système hydraulique unique, cest lorsque la cité perd le contrôle de leau que la civilisation connu son déclin.Même si des explorateurs lavait déjà remarquée, les Français revendique en 1860 la « découverte dAngkor », et cela connait un retentissement mondial.Aujourdhui, la beauté légendaire du site attire deux millions de visiteurs par an et ça ne cesse daugmenter. Ce symbole de la civilisation Khmer est omniprésent au Cambodge, drapeau du pays, bières nationales, enseignes, paquets de cigarette.La cité est devenue un véritable parc dattraction ou les rites ancestraux ne servent plus quà donné du contenu aux selfies.KHM - SOCIETY - TOURISM AT THE TEMPLES OF ANGKORBefore becoming a tourist attraction, the city of Angkor was the capital of the K

Thailand: A Mah Song or spirit medium gets a spoke inserted into his cheek during the Vegetarian festival in Phuket. The Vegetarian Festival is a religious festival annually held on the island of Phuket in southern Thailand. It attracts crowds of spectators because of many of the unusual religious rituals that are performed. Many religious devotees will slash themselves with swords, pierce their cheeks with sharp objects and commit other painful acts. The Nine Emperor Gods Festival is a nine-day Taoist celebration beginning on the eve of 9th lunar month of the Chinese calendar.

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