Monastic Life and Festivals

Images capturing the spirit of monastic life, including young monks and traditional cultural festivals, highlighting vibrant attire and community participation.

Santa Maria de Jesus, Guatemala. Indigenous Guatemalans in the city market

Thimphu, Bhutan - 28 September 2025: View of a young monk's radiant smile, framed by the rich crimson robes, a vibrant contrast against the soft light.

Myanmar, Yangon. A young boy monk sits in the doorway of a monastery.

Close Up Of Hands In Prayer Position During Kuningan Festival; Bali, Indonesia

Students of the "My Chota pre-School dress up as Hindu deity "Krishna", on the eve of the Krishna Janmashtami Festival at Agartala. Tripura. India.

Brother And Sister, Kalchakra Festival, Ki Village, Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh, India.

Boy, Bodhgaya, Bihar, India

Glaebige at the Inauguration ceremony of the A Lo Taw Pauk Pagoda, Inle Lake, Myanmar, Inle Lake, Myanmar, Asia

Free consultation in a village in India

Santa Maria de Jesus, Guatemala. Indigenous Guatemalans in the city market

Todos Santos Cuchumatan, Guatemala

Asia, Myanmar, Monywa, basket merchant carries wares on head

Three muslim school girls, Bandung, Java, Indonesia.

Thimphu, Bhutan - 28 September 2025: View of two young girls in traditional attire, their faces alight with wonder and anticipation at Thimphu Dromchoe festival.

Antigua, Guatemala.

Asia, Burma (Myanmar) Novice monk holding an alms or begging bowl at a temple ruin.

Young Buddhist monk blowing bubble gum at monastery, near Xinglong, Sichuan, China

Indian Boy With Red Kumkum Tika At Salunkwadi Ambajogai Beed, Maharashtra, India

During the celebrations of "El Señor de la Columna" in the sanctuary of Yosonotú, during which the Mixteco and Triqui groups perform traditional rituals such as "el pedimento". Yosonotu, Oaxaca, Mexico.

Young female monk, Phaung Daw Oo pagoda, Inle Lake, Shan State, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Children get painted the name of Hindu Lord Shri Ram on their forehead, in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India on 21 January 2024.

Inside a buddhist temple in Bangkok Thailand

Child, Mother Teresa's Mission, Calcutta, India.

Boy in a gamelan ensemble preforming during a Ngaben or Cremation Ceremony, Klungkung, Bali, Indonesia

Santa Catarina Palopo, Lake Atitlan, Guatemala.

Mother and child praying outdoors

Myanmar (AKA Burma), Yangon (AKA Rangoon). Stupa Shewedagon. Novication Ceremony or Shinbyu, young boy in ceremonial attire before becoming a novice monk, money pinned to shirt.

Children participate in a Bihu dance workshop, ahead of Rongali Bihu festival, in Guwahati, Assam, India on 6 April 2024. Bihu dance is a traditional dance form from the state of Assam, associated with the Bihu festival, which marks the beginning of the Assamese New Year

La Taña, Franja Transversal del Norte , departamento de Quiché, Guatemala.

Young Muslim girl dressed in traditional school clothing at a school in Mataram, Lombok Island, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, Asia

A novice monk at Hemis Monastery in India.

Young Indian Hindu Pilgrim, Ganges Sacred River, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Insertion of hooks on the body of a man for hanging from a spinning wheel attached with 'Charhak tree' on the occasion of Charak Puja. The Charak Puja is well-known for the rites of piercing the body with nails, and swirling from a high pole. Tripura, India.

Myanmar, Mandalay, Mandalay. A man carving Burmese marionettes in Mandalay in Myanmar.

Myanmar, February 18, 2021: Tribes living in isolated areas of Myanmar. Myanmar, February 18, 2021: Tribes living in isolated areas of Myanmar. High quality photo Copyright: xZoonar.com/AntonxYulikovx 20144603

Group of schoolboys at a mosque for religious classes in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Thimphu, Bhutan - 28 September 2025: View of a crowd, their vibrant traditional attire a kaleidoscope of color, faces alight with anticipation at the Dromchoe festival.

Arrupe Karuna Krom outreach program run by the Catholic church (jesuits) in Battambang, Cambodia. Spanish volunteer with a mentally disabled Khmer boy.

Orphan children from The Nun's School or Karen Refugee Orphanage (Pimjai Nun Temple) run by a buddhist nun and a popular student gap year volenteer ex...

Nepal, Sangha, daily life

Guatemala, Santa Maria de Jesus, Logos of global symbols contrast with local culture on schoolgirls' backpacks in Santa Maria de Jesus in the highlands.

Asia, Burma (Myanmar) Shinbyu ceremony initiate in royal dress.

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,

Glaebige at the Inauguration ceremony of the A Lo Taw Pauk Pagoda, Inle Lake, Myanmar, Inle Lake, Myanmar, Asia

Novice nuns at Mother Teresa's Mission in Calcutta, India

Thailand, Wat Phra Acha Tong, Young novice Buddhist monk from The Golden Horse Forest Monastery studying at desk.

Myanmar, Burma, Sittwe. Buddhist nuns with traditional bamboo-framed orange umbrellas walk through the streets of Sittwe.

Myanmar. Mandalay. Sagaing Hill. Aung Myae Oo Monastic Education School. Young Buddhist nuns pray before the start of class.

Veiled school girl, Kano, Kano state, Nigeria, Africa

Asia, Thailand, Mae Hong Son, Girl praying at the temple in Soncran. (Editorial Usage Only)

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,

Nepal, Boudhanath, one year after the earthquake, refugee camp

Kerma, Nubian village, Sudan, Africa

Novice buddhist monk reading a book; Bagan, Myanmar

African child blessed by a priest, Lome, Togo, West Africa, Africa

BURMA, , GENERAL - PEOPLE, PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG BUDDHIST MONK

A RAI boy celebrates BAI TIKA (BROTHER PUJA) during TIHAR on the return journey from MAKALU - NEPAL

Girl dressed for Meskel celebration. Lalibela. Ethiopia, Africa.

Little Monks in a Buddhist Monastery, Nepal

Portrait of a young Ethiopian girl at the Church of Saint George during Timkat, the Orthodox Tewahedo celebration of Epiphany, celebrated on January 19th; Ziway, Oromia Region, Ethiopia

Nun at Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida

Funeral ceremony in a Buddhist family. Prayers for the deceased. Tan Chau. Vietnam.

Arrupe Karuna Krom outreach program run by the Catholic church (jesuits) in Battambang, Cambodia. Disabled Khmer boy.

South India. Traditional Bhuj, Vagadiya, Rabari Indian clothing and jewelry for women. Ornate matha patti head jewelry. (Editorial Use Only)

Young Muslim Boys, Mahabodi Temple, Bodhgaya, Bihar, India

Myanmar, Religion, Buddhist, Ritual Head Shaving Of Initiate Monk.

Myanmar, Yangon, Shwedagon Pagoda. Young Girl In Novice Monk Initiation Ceremony

Prayer meeting in a Buddhist monastery in Burma

Students of classical dance group prepare for a dance class in a dance school on International Dance Day at Agartala. April 29th marks the International Dance Day. Agartala, Tripura, India.

Women Dressed In Mourning Carry The Anda (Float) Of The Sorrowful Virgin Mary During A Good Friday Procession In Antigua Guatemala, Sacatep

Young Muslim girl wearing colorful veil, Bandar-e Abbas, Iran

Traditional Wedding Ceremony Badas Indonesia

Christian devotees pray at a Church to celebrate Christmas in Guwahati, Assam, India on 25 December 2021. Christmas, the birthday of Lord Jesus, is celebrated on December 25 every year.

Myanmar, Children, Very Young Boy At Novice Monk Initiation Ceremony.

Young buddhist monk in Galdan Namge Lhatse monastery / Golden Age Lhatse monastery, Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, India 2005

Muslim women in traditional dress in Garowe Puntland Africa ca. 3 June 2015.

Buddhist novice monks reading in monastery Southeast Asian novice monk reading book inside monastery, beautiful natural light shining thru. ,model released, Symbolfoto Copyright: xZoonar.com/szefeix 8476969 ,model released, Symbolfoto ,property released

Woman pouring liquid into container full of burning candles; Tibet, Xizang, China

Myanmar,Bagan,Lacquerware Maker

Indonesia, Island of Lombok. Lingsar Temple, unique Hindu shrine that welcomes Buddhist and Muslim worshipers, circa 1714. Indonesian girl drawing flower in sand.

Approaching church of Santo Tomas on her knees and swinging burning incense, a Maya woman carries her baby on her back, Chichicastenango, Guatemala, Central America Approaching church of Santo Tomas on her knees and swinging burning incense, a Maya woman carries her baby on her back, Chichicastenango, Guatemala, Central America

Myanmar Burma MOULMEIN a young boy and his monk friend are reading sitting together in the same armchair at KYAIKTHANLAN pagoda

Large group of Buddhist nuns during the celebration of the Visak Bochea at the Angkor Wat temple, Siem Reap, Cambodia.

Pilgrims celebrating Meskel Festival, Lalibela, Ethiopia

Catholic child

Two young girls pilgrims with handmade wax candles during night prayer during Timkat festival in Lalibela, Ethiopia.

During the celebrations of "El Señor de la Columna" in the sanctuary of Yosonotú, during which the Mixteco and Triqui groups perform traditional rituals such as "el pedimento". Yosonotu, Oaxaca, Mexico.

Woman at a temple, Bagan Temple, Bagan, Myanmar

Black H'Mong woman sitting in front of a church Sapa Vietnam

niño transportado en una falda tradicional, pozas de Ha' Kok , Río Tortuga, Lancetillo - La Parroquia, Franja Transversal del Norte , departamento de Quiché, Guatemala.

India, Ladakh, Tikse, Close up of a novice monk writing with a pen and paper at Tikse Monastery.

Laos, Luang Prabang, Young Girl In Traditional Dress With Flower Offering During New Year Celebrations.

A girl eating a bread roll during church service, Manyemen, Cameroon, Africa

(R) Latin America / Honduras circa 1987 - people worshipping in a small church in Honduras (small village church) .

mercado del centro histórico, Chichicastenango, municipality of the department of El Quiché, Guatemala, Central America.

Woman Dressed In Mourning At The Holy Burial Procession On Good Friday In Antigua Guatemala, Sacatep

Old Bagan, Myanmar - 18 February 2026: View of a young monk in maroon robes holding a traditional fan and alms bowl, radiating serenity and peace.

Kutchi girls at Than Monastery. Kutchi girls usually wear elaborately embroidered blouses and skirts, often with tiny mirrors inset into the cloth.

Fisher children, Holy festival in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Asia

molienda de maiz, Lancetillo - La Parroquia, Franja Transversal del Norte , departamento de Quiché, Guatemala.

Praying girl at the Bigboon pilgrims' procession, meditation day of the Dhammakaya Foundation, Dawei, Tanintharyi Region, Myanmar, Asia *** IMPORTANT: Image may not be used in a negative context with the Dhammakaya temple ***

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