Votive Art and Religious Tablets

A collection of votive pictures and tablets depicting various religious figures and stories, rich colors and intricate designs, found in chapels across Germany and Indonesia.

Man carving the ancient tales and the famous Ramayana story in Sanskrit on lontar leaves, Tenganan Pegringsingan, Bali, Indonesia

Low angle view of Buddhist prayer flags

Votive pictures, votive tablets on the walls of the grace chapel within the church, Mary's pilgrimage church in Sammarei, district of Passau, Lower Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

Votive tablets in the circuit around the Chapel of Grace in Altötting, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Bayahibe, Dominican Republic 1 January 2025: Vibrant paintings showcasing local scenes and wildlife are displayed for sale at a bustling market in the dominican republic

Votive tablets from in front of 1900, weathered, Chapel of Grace in Altötting, Upper Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Rahle (lectern) is a furniture to be used to read Moslem Holy Book the Quran . Rahle (lectern) is a furniture for Moslem.

Man carving the ancient tales and the famous Ramayana story in Sanskrit on lontar leaves, Tenganan Pegringsingan, Bali, Indonesia

Votive tablets in the circuit around the Chapel of Grace in Altoetting, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Votive pictures, votive tablets on the walls of the grace chapel within the church, Mary's pilgrimage church in Sammarei, district of Passau, Lower Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

Votive pictures, votive tablets on the walls of the chapel of grace inside the church, pilgrimage church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary in Sammarei, district of Passau, Lower Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Architectural Stock, various, United Kingdom. Architect: various, 2000. Japanese Prayer Tablets hang on display at a temple in Kyoto.

Asia, Western Mongolia, Lake Tolbo, inside Ger, (Yurt). Hutch with family photos. (Editorial Use Only)

China, Macau. Macau was both the first and last European colony in China. Historic Center of Macau, UNESCO. Chinese Fisherman's Temple (aka Sam Kai Vui Kun Temple). Paper prayer offerings.

Votive tablets in the circuit around the Chapel of Grace in Altötting, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Marble Church Floor Luxurious Marble Floor in Medieval Milan Church Copyright: xZoonar.com/MarkoxBericx 9669939

Cambodia, Phnom Penh, Gallery K-bath, street 178, art gallery represents the painter Fonki and others

Open gallery of the Chapel of Grace with votive images and wooden crosses in Altotting, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

Votive pictures, votive tablets on the walls of the grace chapel within the church, Mary's pilgrimage church in Sammarei, district of Passau, Lower Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

Altar wing with Passion scenes from the high altar of the former Franciscan church St. Antonius in Munich 1492, artist Jan Polack, National Museum, Munich, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Stained glass pictures at weekly open-air market, Melbourne, Australia Copyright: xAshaxAdatia/DinodiaxPhotox

Close up of Ema, wooden prayer boards, Japan.

China, Macau. Macau was both the first and last European colony in China. Historic Center of Macau, UNESCO. Chinese Fisherman's Temple (aka Sam Kai Vui Kun Temple). Paper prayer offerings.

Prayer flags blowing in the wind in Bhutan

A detailed shot of local handicrafts exhibited in a Three Kings eve event at Loiza, Puerto Rico, Jan. 5, 2024. For 48 consecutive years, the Puerto Rico Air National Guard has honored a Puerto Rican tradition, Three Kings Day, by impacting the Piñones community through a yearly event where the 156th Wing Chiefs Council and U.S. Airmen partnered with local non-profit organizations to impact hundreds of children with ages ranging from newborn to 12-years-old, during the eve of Three Kings Day.

Chile, Chiloe Island, Ancud, Friends of Chiloe Churches Museum, interior showing Chiloe church details.

India, Ladakh, Tikse, Scriptures On Shelves With Each Pocket Holding A Chapter At Tikse Gompa

Tokyo, Japan, May 11 2019: Prayer cards at Meji-jingu Gyoen and Shrine which is a popular tourist attraction in Tokyo near Harajuku in Tokyo, Japan, Asia

Votive pictures, votive tablets on the walls of the chapel of grace inside the church, pilgrimage church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary in Sammarei, district of Passau, Lower Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Graveyard in Huaraz, Peru Huaraz, Peru - October 01, 2015: Aligned graves on the local cemetery Copyright: xZoonar.com/OliverxFörstnerx 14858000

Colorful shelf with tibetean prayerbooks, Ghat Nurning, Solukhumbu District, Sagarmatha Zone, Nepal, Asia

Photo frames at Shreenathji temple, Rajasthan, India Copyright: xAnilxDave/DinodiaxPhotox

Jüdische Synagoge Budapest Jüdische Synagoge Budapest Copyright: xZoonar.com/ChristianexNehringx 10240837

Sacrificial candles, votive candles, grotto of Mary in the forest, pilgrimage place Maria Vesperbild, Ziemetshausen, Guenzburg, Swabia, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Wooden tablets called ema with messages to god hanging on a tree at a Japanese Shinto shrine, Japan, Asia

Votive pictures, votive tablets on the walls of the chapel of grace inside the church, pilgrimage church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary in Sammarei, district of Passau, Lower Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Catholic wooden cross with a crucifix on table at church Catholic wooden cross with a crucifix on table at church ,model released, Symbolfoto ,property released Copyright: xZoonar.com/ASxphotographyx 9861988 ,model released, Symbolfoto ,property released

Written wishes to deities on small wooden boards, wish boards, Ema, Shinto shrine, Meiji shrine, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan, Asia

Diwali deepawali festival, Chopdi Pujan Copyright: xRxModi/DinodiaxPhotox

Tikka powder for the red dot worn by Hindu devotees, India, Asia

Picture postcards depicting famous native Americans, Olvera Street, Los Angeles, California, USA, North America

Folios of old manuscripts in library of Thiksey Gompa (Tibetan Buddhist Monastery). Ladakh, India. Manuscripts folios in Tibetan Buddhist monastery

White paper tie knot in Tokyo and Kyoto Japan shrine temple tourism wish and pray for luck, symbol of faith and fortune spiritual Asia Buddhism culture tradition hope for good chance future destiny

KYOTO, JAPAN -NOVEMBER 25, 2016: Ema votive pictures, which is a small wooden plaque for the prayers to write vows of love at Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto, Japan

Prayer tablets written by visitors to the Meiji Jingu Shrine, Tokyo, Japan.

frame on wall Paithan Aurangabad Maharashtra India Copyright: xRxModi/DinodiaxPhotox

Japan, Tokyo: Shrine festival, called Matsuri. Asakusa Kannon Shrine Temple district. wooden board for list of things desired. Fortune papers., Asia

Sacred source, Saint Brigid's Well, Liscannor, County Clare, Ireland, Europe

Interior of Chinese temple in Mazgaon ; Mumbai bombay; Maharashtra ; India (Till recently this was the only Chinese temple in Mumbai)

Shinto Hozenji shrine, Osaka, Kansai, Honshu, Japan

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.

Chile, Santiago, Franciscan Church, interior,

Tibet, Yungbulakang Palace (temple), library

Priest ordination mass in Saint_Jean Cathedral, Lyon, Rhone, France, Europe

Votive tablets and offerings, prostheses, in the circuit around the Chapel of Grace in Altoetting, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Detail inside the Little Chapel, Guernsey, Channel Islands, United Kingdom, Europe

Stands representing different Asian American and Pacific Islander cultures are displayed during the Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPIHM) closing ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 21, 2022. During AAPIHM, Misawa Air Base honored and celebrated the important impact the AAPI community has made on the United States progress.

Japanese Doll

Traditional Emas in Ushijima shrine temple, Tokyo, Japan

Altar, Saint Peter's House, Ruins Byzantine Church over Humble House from early 1st Century after Jesus' death Next to Sea of Galilee Capernaum Israel Octagon base of Byzantine Church is symbol of place where Jesus walked. Matthew 8:14-15

Votive pictures, votive tablets on the walls of the grace chapel within the church, Mary's pilgrimage church in Sammarei, district of Passau, Lower Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

Votive tablets in the circuit around the Chapel of Grace in Altoetting, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Votive tablets in the entrance of the Gnadenkapelle, Altötting, Benediktradweg, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

hmong woman drawing the patterns for beautiful handmade fabrics of hill tribe people of Thailand

Ancestors´ Hall, Kun Iam Temple, Macau, China, Asia

Chinatown, Historic gold rush townsite of Barkerville, Cariboo Region, British Columbia, Canada

Votive pictures, votive tablets on the walls of the grace chapel within the church, Mary's pilgrimage church in Sammarei, district of Passau, Lower Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

Bodhi Golden Leaves A picture of multiple bodhi golden leaves, a symbol of enlightenment in Buddhism. Copyright: xZoonar.com/BrunoxCoelhox 21699962

Naval Museum of the Caribbean, Cartagena, Colombia.

Tarot cards

Mexico Our Lady of Guadalupe Pilgrimage.

Vietnam, Sa Dec. Huong Pagoda, wall detail

Candles burning outside the House of the Virgin Mary, Meryemana, near Ephesus and Selcuk, Turkey

exvotos, Iglesia Nuestra Senyora dels Dolors estilo neogótico del siglo XIX, edificada sobre la antigua iglesia de Sana María de Manacor, del siglo XV, Manacor, Mallorca, balearic islands, spain, europe.

Pau Kong Temple. Offerings.

Name plaques in the Shrine of the popular saint Antonio Mamerto Gil Nunez, better known as Gauchito Gil, Santuario del Gauchito Gil, Mercedes, Corrientes Province, Argentina, South America

Buddha amulets for sale in Bangkok

Close up of song books in a catholic church, Austria

Besim Atala, Turkish scientist and writer, 1882-1965, Ethnographic Museum, Ankara, Turkey, Ankara, Turkey, Asia

Written wishes to deities on small wooden boards, wish boards, Ema, Hakone Shrine, Shinto, Hakone, Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, Japan, Asia

Artist painting Thangka, Kathmandu, Nepal

A Chinese opera performer writes backstage before a show in Ximending, Taipei, Taiwan, November 8, 2010.

Poland, , Krakow, The Sukiennice - Cloth Hall - covered market with stall selling replica icons

Keffiyah scarves and kippas, Nazareth, Galilee, Israel, Middle East

Synagogue Gelsenkirchen Synagogue Gelsenkirchen

Prayer flags prayer flags on the big stupa by Boudha, Kathmandu

Wall of wooden prayer tablets at a japanese temple, kyoto, japan

Orthodox icons on the shop counter. Demre, Turkey - May 21, 2019: Orthodox icons on the shop counter Copyright: xZoonar.com/LeonidxEremeychukx 14081550

Written wishes to deities on small wooden boards, wish boards, Ema, Shinto shrine, Meiji shrine, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan, Asia

African paintings, art market, near Green Market, Cape Town, South Africa, Africa

Religious statues, books and paintings for sale inside second hand goods and chattels store, Quebec, Canada, North America

Copies of the Holy Quran on shelves in a Mosque..

Nepal Himalayas Buddhist nun at the Kharigandentenphelling Monastery in the village of Thamo Solukhumbu close up of Tibetan Scripture Mt Everest remote religion Buddhist nunnery Buddhism

Christianity, Islam and Judaism. Bible, Quran and Torah. Interfaith or interreligious religious symbols. Faith and spirituality concept..

Japan, Honshu, Tokyo, 'Jingumae - At Meijijingu Shrine, Ema Wooden Cards With New Years Resolutions And Wishes Written On Them, Some In English, Decorated With Year Of Cow'

Tokyo Japan. Blessings and prayers written on wooden cards at Meiji Jingu Shinto shrine

lying woman symbolizing a month of the year, Kalachakcra buddhist mandala, Dalai Lama gift, pollensa museum, Majorca, Balearic Islands, Spain.

Love messages, Juliet's house -Romeo and Juliet-, Verona, world heritage site, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Dalmatics and chasubles, museum of religious art and paleontology, Church of San Bartolome, Atienza, Guadalajara Province, Spain, Europe

Symbolic brightly coloured paper cranes forming the word peace, Children's Peace Memorial, Peace Memorial Park, Hiroshima, Japan, Asia

Woman dressed in traditional kimono looks at Ema wish plaques at Ueno Toshogu Shrine, Tokyo, Japan, Asia

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