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Cultural Rituals and Spiritual Practices

Images capturing traditional spiritual practices, including shrine figures, solemn gatherings, and vibrant attire, showcasing the diversity of cultural rituals across regions.

Morocco, El Kelaa des Mgouna, Men in traditional djellabas dancing at Festival of Roses (held annually in May)
Morocco, El Kelaa des Mgouna, Men in traditional djellabas dancing at Festival of Roses (held annually in May)
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Indians, Tarahumara, Mexico, North America
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Man in Mastaba Tomb, Tomb of Ptahchepses, Abusir, Tomb, Egypt, Africa
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Colombia, Sierra Nevada De Santa Marta, Ika Tribe, 'Nabusimaque Village. Two Ika Men In Traditional Woven Mantas / Cloaks, With Fique / Cactus Fibre Helmets And Woven Wool Mochilas / Shoulder Bags With Ika Designs'
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Jordan, Ancient Nabataean city of Petra. Jordanian man in traditional attire playing flute.
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Churchgoers dressed in white leaving the Arabtu Ensessa Church, Arbatu Ensessa Church in town Axum, Aksum, Maekelay Zone, Tigray Region, Ethiopia, Africa
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Praying on lakeside shrine, Udaipur, Rajastan, India
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Beduin reading the Kuran in the Sahara
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TUAREG NOMADS, NIGER (West Africa). This nomadic tribe still make a living as traders. .
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They are known, variously, as sadhus (saints, or 'good ones'), yogis (ascetic practitioners), fakirs (ascetic seeker after the Truth) and sannyasins (wandering mendicants and ascetics). They are the ascetic - and often eccentric - practitioners of an austere form of Hinduism. Sworn to cast off earthly desires, some choose to live as anchorites in the wilderness. Others are of a less retiring disposition, especially in the towns and temples of Nepal's Kathmandu Valley. If the Vale of Kathmandu seems to boast more than its share of sadhus and yogis, this is because of the number and importance of Hindu temples in the region. The most important temple of Vishnu in the valley is Changunarayan, and here the visitor will find many Vaishnavite ascetics. Likewise, the most important temple for followers of Shiva is the temple at Pashupatinath. Vishnu, also known as Narayan, can be identified by his four arms holding a sanka (sea shell), a chakra (round weapon), a gada (stick-like weapon) and a
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Beduin reading the Kuran in the Sahara Douz. Tunisia.
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Benin, Alibori County, Kandi, Abdoul Yagou Rider Of Bariba Ethnic Group Pledging Allegiance To King Kandi Saka Vafia Iii
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Dogon elders discussing the future of their tribe, and the village of Koundou, Mali, Africa. (MR)
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Rawi, storyteller, in front of the Nabataean tombs at the rock Qasr Al-Bint, Hegra or Madain Salih, AlUla region, Medina province, Saudi Arabia, Arabian Peninsula, Asia
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inauguration of the Synagogue Masada Israel
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Woman preparing Ingera the national Ethiopian dish Harar
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pandharpur yatra, pilgrims playing music and dancing, maharashtra, india Copyright: xRajeshxVora/DinodiaxPhotox
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Madrid, 12/09/2014. Figures from the Nativity scene at Puerta del Sol. Photo: Isabel Permuy. Archdc.
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Statue, Delhi, India
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Saudi Arabia, Tabuk Province, Tayma. Historical reenactors at the ancient oasis town. (Editorial Use Only)
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On a late Friday afternoon, Lamu men and boys in traditional Islamic dress set out in procession to celebrate Maulidi, the Prophet Mohameds birthday. They dance and sing with religious fervour along the waterfront street before concluding their celebrations at the Riyadha Mosque. Maulidi is a joyous event in Lamu and attracts pilgrims from all over East Africa and sometimes farther afield.
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Boy walking along the Sankore mosque, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Timbuktu, Mali, West Africa
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Jain pilgrim covered in white shawl, climbing Shatrunjaya Hill to Jain shrines, hoping to achieve Nirvana, Palitana, Gujarat, India, Asia
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Africa, Ethiopia. Man standing in Hallway in the rock-hewn underground Adadie Marum (White Mother of Jesus Christ) Ethiopian Orthodox Church in southern Ethiopia.
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Samaritan pilgrimage To Mount Gerizim raising the Torah scrolls
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Nomadic Rabari shepherd wearing coiled turban and traditional dress with herd of goats
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India, West Bengal, Sundarbans, Elderly Woman Doing Her Evening Puja In Mud Hut.
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Original Film Title: SON OF GOD. English Title: SON OF GOD. Film Director: CHRISTOPHER SPENCER. Year: 2014. Stars: LEILA MIMMACK; JOE COEN.
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Boswellia sacra (frankincense) (olibanum-tree), Sultanate of Oman
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Lalibelas rock_hewn churches are arguably Ethiopias top attraction, Bet Medhane Alem Saviour of the World is the largest rock_hewn church in the world...
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Pilgrims during the Easter Orthodox Christian religious celebrations in the ancient rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, Ethiopia, Africa
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St. Clare nuns at Akepe monastery, Akepe, Togo, West Africa, Africa
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Participants of a parade dress in front of Iglesia (Church) San Pedro de Atacama, Atacama Desert, Antofagasta Region, Chile, South America
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Village view of Chitrakoot, Uttar Pradesh, India Copyright: xDinodiaxPhotox
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pandharpur yatra, pilgrims on way to pandharpur, maharashtra, india Copyright: xRajeshxVora/DinodiaxPhotox
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The Mehrauli Archaeological Park, Lado Sarai, Delhi, India, Asia
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Pilgrims outside Bieta Ghiorghis (Saint George's House) church in Lalibela on a sunday
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Antandroy Tomb. Prominent tombs usually decorated with 'aloalo' (sculptured wooden posts set upright on top of the tomb - often depicting scenes from the person's life). Spiny forest area. Madagascar
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Myanmar (Burma), Mandalay State, Bagan (Pagan), Old Bagan, Ananda Temple (Pahto Ananda, beginning 12th), the Ananda festival gathers thousands of pilgrims from all over the country
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Pilgrims going to Mecca by Belly, Leon (1827-1877) / Musee d'Orsay, Paris / 1861 / France / Oil on canvas / Genre / 161x242 / Orientalism
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His Majesty, El Hadj Ibrahim Mbombo Njoya Sultan, King of Bamoun, in front of the palace entrance, during a consultation with a tributary, Foumbam, West Region, Cameroon, Africa
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Young priest students in Ura Kidane Mehret monastery, Ethiopia, Africa
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Colombia, Arhuaco De La Sierra Nevada, Kogi Mama Or Holy Man Searching For Shells
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India, Alahabad. Naga Shadus. (Editorial Usage Only)
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shepherd life illustrating the Twenty-Third Psalm 'Surely goodness and mercy' 1946, Middle East, Israel and/or Palestine
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A group of Jain pilgrims doing a special pooja to receive the blessings of Bahubali by the local priests, in front of the statue of Lord Gomateshwara, the tallest monolithic statue in the world, dedicated to Lord Bahubali, carved out of a single block of granite stone, 18 meters high, 983 AD, Sravanabelagola, Karnataka, India, Asia
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shepherd life illustrating the Twenty-Third Psalm 'Surely goodness and mercy' 1946, Middle East, Israel and/or Palestine
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Rock churches of Lalibela, pilgrims on the way between the rock churches, Ethiopia, Africa
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Muslim man praying towards Mecca., Kom Ombo, Egypt.
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Avdat on the Spice Route
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Asia, Vietnam, Nha Trang. Po Nagar Cham towers, woman in traditional attire.
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Adobe chapel, Taos Pueblo, NM
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USA, Arizona, Tucson. Mural at El Presidio San Agustin de Tucson.
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Africa, West Africa, Ghana, Wa. Village elder in traditional dress outside mud and stick Muslim mosque.
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Nepal, Himalaya, Khumbu, Best Porters (Editorial Usage Only)
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Greek Orthodox pilgrims at the Jordan river
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Africa, West Africa, Benin, Ouidah, Temple of the Pythons. Woman looking down at python around neck at temple of the pythons in Ouidah, Benin.
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3D-Isometrische flache Illustration der Anbetung Idol, religiöse Legendebr3D Isometrische flache Illustration von Anbetung Idol , Religiöse Legende 3D Isometric Flat Illustration of Worshiping Idol , Religious Legend 3D Isometric Flat Illustration of Worshiping Idol , Religious Legend Copyright: xZoonar.com/AnastasiiaxTorianykx 22790987
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Swami shri gopal sharan devacharya ji maharaj with cow, uttar pradesh, india, asia Copyright: xArunxMishra/DinodiaxPhotox
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Mexico, Chiapas, Bonampak, Selva Lacandona, North America.
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Group of Bedouin men at prayer, Saudi Arabia, Middle East
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The Great Stelai, Axoum, Ethiopia, Africa
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Zen buddhist master serving herbal tea during a sesshin (retreat) in Morocco.
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Jamaica, Religion, River Baptism.
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Easter Procession, Chichicastenango, Guatemala.
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050111-N-4383M-157. Base: Meulaboh Mosque State: Sumatra Country: Indonesia (IDN) Scene Major Command Shown: Disaster relief aid
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caravan in the desert, sunset background. Vector poster camel and bedouin in the Sahara