Religious Festivals in Asia

Vibrant scenes of cultural and religious ceremonies across Asia, featuring processions, celebrations, and traditional attire in festive atmospheres.

Colourful terracotta mosque of Porto Novo

Nihang or Sikh warriors performing stunts with swords during Hola Mohalla celebrations at Anandpur sahib in Rupnagar Copyright: xManoejxPaateel/DinodiaxPhotox

Church of the Holy Sepulchre Jerusalem

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.

India, West Bengal, Sagar Island, Crowds of pilgrims bringing offerings to Kapil Muni temple during Sagar Festival. .

Govinda Breaking Dahi Handi Human Pyramid Festival Mumbai Maharashtra India Asia Copyright: xRxModi/DinodiaxPhotox

Ghana, Religion, Easter, Women In Traditional Pink Dress Leaving The Easter Sunday Service

Close-up of hands using a stone and stick for cooking in the marsa alam desert, showcasing traditional methods and cultural practices

Hehabhagwant Vishnu temple, Barshi, Solapur, Maharashtra, India, Asia Copyright: xAnilxDave/DinodiaxPhotox

Rajasthani Dance Group , Desert Festival 2004 , Jaisalmer , Rajasthan , India Copyright: xUmeshxGogna/DinodiaxPhotox

Stalls of Villain hitters, which is the art of 'villain hitting,' an old ritual practiced in Hong Kong to get rid of bad luck, Hong Kong, China.

Sufi musicians performing at Ranvas Hotel, Ahhichatragarh Fort, Rajasthan, India; Nagaur, Rajasthan, India

Bhil drummers and dancers perform for the Jagaran tribal celebration in Barjarsar, Rajasthan Desert, India.

Arhat clowns act as disciplinarians at the Cham dances, Katok Dorjeden Monastery - Kham, (eastern, Tibet), Sichuan, China

A moment of devotion at a serene temple setting.

Naga sadhu going to take holy dip on kshipra river, madhya pradesh, india, asia Copyright: xArunxMishra/DinodiaxPhotox

A man standing at the concierge desk in a scalloped entrance at Ranvas Palace; Rajasthan, India

Bhit Shah, Pakistan - 05 December 2025: View of musicians playing stringed instruments beneath the intricately patterned archway, framing the gleaming white dome of the shrine.

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

Maharashtrian family standing in front of a church , Rural India

Naga sadhu standing near shipra river, madhya pradesh, india, asia Copyright: xArunxMishra/DinodiaxPhotox

Ganga Aarti Varanasi Uttar Pradesh India India Copyright: xAnilxDave/DinodiaxPhotox NA

Temple in Banganga tank in Mumbai at Maharashtra India copyright: Xarunxmishra/Dinodiaxphotox

Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepequez, Guatemala. Man burning incense during the Semana Santa Holy Week Easter procession. (Editorial Use Only)

Faithful entering a Lalibela church, Ethiopia, Africa

Young women with offerings, Sanur, Bali, Indonesia, Asia

Indian tourists in front of St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican, Italy

painting of Shivaji maharaja raja abhishek at dervan, maharashtra, india Copyright: xManojxNavalkar/DinodiaxPhotox

Palm Sunday procession, Axoum Axum Aksum, Tigre region, Ethiopia, Africa

Kolam in front of Kapaleeswarar temple during festival in Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Asia

Guards at of Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Rabat, Morocco

Ethiopia: Lalibela, Blue Nile River Basin, St. Neakutoleab Monastery, priest playing antique metal drum (Editorial Usage Only)

Bombay, Indes Brahmane a Sadhus , 1913-1914 - India, Pakistan - Stéphane Passet - (December 16 -January 29) (French - Bombay , Indes Brahmane et sadhus). Religious habit, religious personality, Hinduism, group portrait, nudity, man, Clothing, personality, religion, human beings

Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, Worshippers at Orthodox church ceremony standing in front of outdoor altar.

Mother Teresa s follower from all religion waiting to pay their last respect Copyright: xSajalxBose/DinodiaxPhotox

Poster of politician Mr. Deve Gowda, India NO MR Copyright: xMukeshxParpiani/DinodiaxPhotox

Community Meeting Of Ralegan Siddhi, Near Pune, Maharashtra, India

Day of the Dead, Acatlan, Mexico, Central America

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

Holi celebration in Dauji temple, Dauji, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Karsevaks of Gurudwara performing stunts with sticks during Hola Mohalla celebrations at Anandpur sahib in Rupnagar Copyright: xManoejxPaateel/DinodiaxPhotox

Jesus preaches to a crowd

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.

Sri Lanka, Anuradhapura, Lighting Lamps During Wessac.

Indonesia, Bali, Gianyar, Funeral, Mourners at Hind Cremation ceremony. (Large format sizes available)

Wedding band, Hurla, Kullu region, Himachal Pradesh, India

Omani man in traditional dishdasha dress walks through Nizwa Souq, Oman.

priest perform Ganga Aarti in dashashwamedh Ghat at Varanasi Uttar Pradesh India Copyright: xAkellaxSrinivas/DinodiaxPhotox

Dragut, Moros y cristianos, fiesta de La Patrona, Pollença, ,Mallorca, balearic islands, Spain.

Traditional Kecak ritual, also called Fire Dance; Uluwatu, Bali Island, Indonesia

Drummer and devotees reflected in pool of water, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India Copyright: xAshaxAdatia/DinodiaxPhotox

folk artist performing Bhavai Dance at Mehrangarh Fort Jodhpur Rajasthan India Copyright: xSarveshxJoshi/DinodiaxPhotox

Hindu pilgrims to the temple at Hampi dry fabrics in the wind after washing them.

Muslim Jat tribes with gold nose rings, famous for embroidery work, Kutch district, Gujarat state, India, Asia

Traditional Kalbali Dance Troupe with musicians, Rajasthan, India

Morocco, Fes. Musicians from The Tartit Women's Ensemble from Mali give a sound check on their Tehardent lutes at the Batha Museum in Fes.

Indonesia, Bali, Mourners at Hindu Cremation ceremony in Gianyar. (MR)

Seville, Andalusia, Spain. The Sin Peccado, or the Icon of the Madonna with its silver float being carried in the countryside on the way to the village of El Rocio during the El Rocio pilgrimage

Elderly man performing pooja of Holi Jodhpur Rajasthan India Asia Copyright: xSarveshxJoshi/DinodiaxPhotox

Saudi Arabia, Tabuk Province, Tayma. Historical reenactors at the ancient oasis town. (Editorial Use Only)

Moors and Christians Moors and Christians, festival of La Patrona, Pollença, ,Mallorca, balearic islands, Spain Copyright: xZoonar.com/BartomeuxBalaguerxRotgerx 21728965

Moros y cristianos, fiesta de La Patrona, Pollença, ,Mallorca, balearic islands, Spain.

Ganesh idol being taken in a taxi for immersion during Ganesh Chaturthi Bombay now Mumbai Maharashtra India Copyright: xFawzanxHusain/DinodiaxPhotox

Sri Lanka, Anuradhapura, Sri Maha Bodhi Tree complex. Brought as a cutting from a bodhi tree in India under which Buddha found Enlightenment, the large tree is known as the world's oldest historically authenticated tree.

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

Morocco, Marrakech, Procession, Fantasia, Folklore Show,

Palestinian band celebrates Theophany by the Jordan River

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Men stand near the main mosque.

Musician calling for the puja, Trivalenjury temple, Tamil Nadu, India, Asia

changing of the guards ceremony at Gyeongbok Palace in Seoul

India, Varanasi, Sarnath temple

Khon, Is a classical Thai dance in a mask. In Ramayana literature. Khon, Is a classical Thai dance in a mask. In Ramayana literature, this is the battle between the giant and Hanuman. ,model released, Symbolfoto Copyright: xZoonar.com/SunanxWongsa-ngax 21993169 ,model released, Symbolfoto ,property released

Jinetes vestidos a la usanza tradicional en el moussem de Oualidia.Oualidia. Costa Atlantica. Marruecos. Magreb. Africa.

Devotees tying turbans during the dasshera celebrations at the jejuri temple situated, pune, Maharashtra, India Copyright: xManoejxPaateel/DinodiaxPhotox

Women sitting while wearing white gown

Priest pouring hot milk ritual, Karaha Pujan, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India India Copyright: xAkellaxSrinivas/DinodiaxPhotox

Chavitti Thirummu at the Spa at Kalari Kovilakom in Kerala, India, Asia

Folk musician blowing Bankia on Jodhpur foundation day 12th May, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India Copyright: xShivjixJoshi/DinodiaxPhotox

Saudi Arabia, Tabuk Province, Tayma. Historical reenactors at the ancient oasis town. (Editorial Use Only)

Pouring sacred Ganges water on the ashes at the cremation site on the banks of the Ganges, Varanasi, India

Yoga on the lawn in front of palace at Ananda in the Himalayas, India, Asia

People celebrating holi at Barpeta Satra Namghar, amid COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, in Barpeta, Assam, India on Monday, 29 March 2021. Barpeta Satra is a well-known sattra situated at Barpeta in the Indian state of Assam. It was established by vaishnavite saint Madhabdeva.

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