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A taoist priest preparing for the prayer of ancestor spirits, PayaLebar, Singapore

A taoist priest preparing for the prayer of ancestor spirits, PayaLebar, Singapore
He apparently cleaning up the space with a whiplash.

A taoist priest preparing for the prayer of ancestor spirits, PayaLebar, Singapore
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Women in traditional attire coming out from the temple after prayers, Agung Jagatnatha Temple, Kota Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia

Women in traditional attire coming out from the temple after prayers, Agung Jagatnatha Temple, Kota Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia
It was nice to see they always put their traditional attire whenever they go to temples.

Women in traditional attire coming out from the temple after prayers, Agung Jagatnatha Temple, Kota Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia
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A woman carrying her offering to the village temple, at Pura Desa Adat Perean, Bali, Indonesia

A woman carrying her offering to the village temple, at Pura Desa Adat Perean, Bali, Indonesia
Temples are central to their living and ceremonies make their lives colorful.

A woman carrying her offering to the village temple, at Pura Desa Adat Perean, Bali, Indonesia
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A group of women carrying their offering to the village temple, at Pura Desa Adat Perean, Bali, Indonesia

A group of women carrying their offering to the village temple, at Pura Desa Adat Perean, Bali, Indonesia
Temples and ceremonies are central part of their lives and it’s always great to see.

A group of women carrying their offering to the village temple, at Pura Desa Adat Perean, Bali, Indonesia
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A kavadi bearer with spikes or hooks on his way to the temple during the Thaipusam festival, Serangoon Road, Singapore

A kavadi bearer with spikes or hooks on his way to the temple during the Thaipusam festival, Serangoon Road, Singapore
Kavadis are getting more colorful and decorative over the years.

A kavadi bearer with spikes or hooks on his way to the temple during the Thaipusam festival, Serangoon Road, Singapore
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A woman praying in front of the gates of the holy spring temple, Pura Tirta Empul, before taking bath, Bali, Indonesia

A woman praying in front of the gates of the holy spring temple, Pura Tirta Empul, before taking bath, Bali, Indonesia
Balinese temple architecture is unique and I love how the gates are shaped. The temple was busy as it’s popular but I managed to see this woman alone, offering prayers.

A woman praying in front of the gates of the holy spring temple, Pura Tirta Empul, before taking bath, Bali, Indonesia
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A young man cast as a woman flower seller, for the temple festival procession, T.Kallupatti, Tamil Nadu, India

A young man cast as a woman flower seller, for the temple festival procession, T.Kallupatti, Tamil Nadu, India
He did his casting so well and was popular in the procession.

A young man cast as a woman flower seller, for the temple festival procession, T.Kallupatti, Tamil Nadu, India
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A devotee worshiping the reclining Buddha statue at the Preah Ang Thom Pagoda at Siem Reap, Cambodia

A devotee worshiping the reclining Buddha statue at the Preah Ang Thom Pagoda at Siem Reap, Cambodia
A devotee worshiping the reclining Buddha statue at the Preah Ang Thom Pagoda at Siem Reap, Cambodia
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A young devotee paying homage face down on a hot midday at Brihadishvara Temple, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India

A young devotee paying homage face down on a hot midday at Brihadishvara Temple, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India
It’s a historic temple built a thousand year back. It was so hot and this young man was portraying face down to worship.

A young devotee paying homage face down on a hot midday at Brihadishvara Temple, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India
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A cambodian family and kids offering and praying at the tall Vishnu statue, known as Ta Reach, at Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia

A cambodian family and kids offering and praying at the tall Vishnu statue, known as Ta Reach, at Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Buddhists are worshipping Lord Vishnu here.

A cambodian family and kids offering and praying at the tall Vishnu statue, known as Ta Reach, at Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia
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A man in traditional dhoti attire praying outside the temple, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

A man in traditional dhoti attire praying outside the temple, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
A man in traditional dhoti attire praying outside the temple, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
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A young couple praying for their ancestor spirits, PayaLebar, Singapore

A young couple praying for their ancestor spirits, PayaLebar, Singapore
The young man hair color was interesting. People offer replica of material wealth to their ancestor spirits too.

A young couple praying for their ancestor spirits, PayaLebar, Singapore
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Two worshippers dressing up the damaged statue of Goddess Lakshmi for worship at the Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia

Two worshippers dressing up the damaged statue of Goddess Lakshmi for worship at the Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia
It was so great to see people worshipping at the historical places. The golden color of the silk cloth tells lot about Cambodian culture, I thought.

Two worshippers dressing up the damaged statue of Goddess Lakshmi for worship at the Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia
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A young boy carrying a mini Kavadi and in procession to temple, Orchard Road, Singapore

A young boy carrying a mini Kavadi and in procession to temple, Orchard Road, Singapore
The procession was towards Lord Muruga Temple marking Thaipusam festival.

A young boy carrying a mini Kavadi and in procession to temple, Orchard Road, SIngapore
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A man taking dip in the river Ganges, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

A man taking dip on the river Ganges , Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh,  India
Belief is that one’s sins will be washed away if you take a dig in the river.

A man taking dip on the river Ganges, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
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A priest applying sandalwood paste on the forehead of a woman devotee at Ghats of Ganges, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

A priest applying sandalwood paste on the forehead of a woman devotee  at Ghats of Ganges, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh,  India
Marking on forehead with sandalwood paste is considered to have health and spiritual benefits and widely practiced when people visit temples.

A priest applying sandalwood paste on the forehead of a woman devotee at Ghats of Ganges, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
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A woman placing incense sticks in front of Sri Krishnan Temple, Waterloo Street, Bugis, Singapore

A woman placing incense sticks in front of Sri Krishnan Temple, Waterloo Street, Bugis, Singapore
A woman placing incense sticks in front of Sri Krishnan Temple, Waterloo Street, Bugis, Singapore
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A young boy among the crowd watching the temple procession lead by boom boom bull, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

A young boy among the crowd watching the temple procession lead by boom boom bull, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
A young boy among the crowd watching the temple procession lead by boom boom bull, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
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An old pedestrian walking past the rear gate of the Sri Krishnan Temple, watched over by a guardian deity statue, Bugis, Singapore

An old pedestrian walking past  the rear gate of the Sri Krishnan Temple, watched over by a guardian deity statue, Bugis, Singapore
An old pedestrian walking past the rear gate of the Sri Krishnan Temple, watched over by a guardian deity statue, Bugis, Singapore
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Two men are picking up the carrots in the field, Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, India

Two men are picking up the carrots in the field, Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, India
Two men are picking up the carrots in the field, Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, India
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A street vendor, roasting chestnuts at his mobile shop, Paya Lebar, Singapore

A street vendor, roasting chestnuts at his mobile shop, Paya Lebar, Singapore
A street vendor, roasting chestnuts at his mobile shop, Paya Lebar, Singapore
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Two men carrying the clay mascots heralding the procession following from a temple behind, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India.

Two men carrying the clay mascots heralding the procession following from a temple behind.
Good to see such a traditional practice still followed.

Two men carrying the clay mascots heralding the procession following from a temple behind, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India.
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A woman offering joss sticks and candles while praying for ancestors by the road side, Bugis, Singapore

A woman offering joss sticks and candles while praying for ancestors by the road side, Bugis, Singapore
A woman offering joss sticks and candles while praying for ancestors by the road side, Bugis, Singapore