People A devotee worshiping the reclining Buddha statue at the Preah Ang Thom Pagoda at Siem Reap, Cambodia May 19, 2024 Maria Vincent RobinsonLeave a comment A devotee worshiping the reclining Buddha statue at the Preah Ang Thom Pagoda at Siem Reap, Cambodia Share this:TweetEmailWhatsAppLike Loading... Share this:TweetEmailWhatsAppLike Loading...
Landscape · People A young devotee paying homage face down on a hot midday at Brihadishvara Temple, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India May 14, 2024 Maria Vincent Robinson2 Comments 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 Share this:TweetEmailWhatsAppLike Loading... Share this:TweetEmailWhatsAppLike Loading...
People A cambodian family and kids offering and praying at the tall Vishnu statue, known as Ta Reach, at Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia April 24, 2024 Maria Vincent Robinson2 Comments 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 Share this:TweetEmailWhatsAppLike Loading... Share this:TweetEmailWhatsAppLike Loading...
People A man in traditional dhoti attire praying outside the temple, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India April 19, 2024 Maria Vincent RobinsonLeave a comment A man in traditional dhoti attire praying outside the temple, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India Share this:TweetEmailWhatsAppLike Loading... Share this:TweetEmailWhatsAppLike Loading...
People A young couple praying for their ancestor spirits, PayaLebar, Singapore April 15, 2024 Maria Vincent Robinson2 Comments 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 Share this:TweetEmailWhatsAppLike Loading... Share this:TweetEmailWhatsAppLike Loading...
People Two worshippers dressing up the damaged statue of Goddess Lakshmi for worship at the Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia March 12, 2024 Maria Vincent RobinsonLeave a comment 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 Share this:TweetEmailWhatsAppLike Loading... Share this:TweetEmailWhatsAppLike Loading...
People Giant Buddha at Perak Cave Temple, Ipoh, Malaysia March 2, 2024 Maria Vincent RobinsonLeave a comment Giant Buddha at Perak Cave Temple, Ipoh, Malaysia Share this:TweetEmailWhatsAppLike Loading... Share this:TweetEmailWhatsAppLike Loading...
People A young boy carrying a mini Kavadi and in procession to temple, Orchard Road, Singapore February 18, 2024 Maria Vincent Robinson3 Comments 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 Share this:TweetEmailWhatsAppLike Loading... Share this:TweetEmailWhatsAppLike Loading...
People A man taking dip in the river Ganges, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India October 7, 2022October 9, 2022 Maria Vincent Robinson5 Comments 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 Share this:TweetEmailWhatsAppLike Loading... Share this:TweetEmailWhatsAppLike Loading...
People A priest applying sandalwood paste on the forehead of a woman devotee at Ghats of Ganges, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India September 29, 2022 Maria Vincent Robinson2 Comments 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 Share this:TweetEmailWhatsAppLike Loading... Share this:TweetEmailWhatsAppLike Loading...
People A woman placing incense sticks in front of Sri Krishnan Temple, Waterloo Street, Bugis, Singapore September 17, 2022 Maria Vincent Robinson2 Comments A woman placing incense sticks in front of Sri Krishnan Temple, Waterloo Street, Bugis, Singapore Share this:TweetEmailWhatsAppLike Loading... Share this:TweetEmailWhatsAppLike Loading...
People A young boy among the crowd watching the temple procession lead by boom boom bull, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India August 16, 2022August 20, 2022 Maria Vincent Robinson4 Comments A young boy among the crowd watching the temple procession lead by boom boom bull, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India Share this:TweetEmailWhatsAppLike Loading... Share this:TweetEmailWhatsAppLike Loading...
People · Still Life An old pedestrian walking past the rear gate of the Sri Krishnan Temple, watched over by a guardian deity statue, Bugis, Singapore August 2, 2022 Maria Vincent Robinson2 Comments An old pedestrian walking past the rear gate of the Sri Krishnan Temple, watched over by a guardian deity statue, Bugis, Singapore Share this:TweetEmailWhatsAppLike Loading... Share this:TweetEmailWhatsAppLike Loading...
People Two men are picking up the carrots in the field, Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, India June 24, 2022June 27, 2022 Maria Vincent Robinson2 Comments Two men are picking up the carrots in the field, Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, India Share this:TweetEmailWhatsAppLike Loading... Share this:TweetEmailWhatsAppLike Loading...
People A street vendor, roasting chestnuts at his mobile shop, Paya Lebar, Singapore June 17, 2022 Maria Vincent Robinson3 Comments A street vendor, roasting chestnuts at his mobile shop, Paya Lebar, Singapore Share this:TweetEmailWhatsAppLike Loading... Share this:TweetEmailWhatsAppLike Loading...
People Two men carrying the clay mascots heralding the procession following from a temple behind, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India. June 6, 2022June 13, 2022 Maria Vincent Robinson7 Comments 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. Share this:TweetEmailWhatsAppLike Loading... Share this:TweetEmailWhatsAppLike Loading...
People A woman offering joss sticks and candles while praying for ancestors by the road side, Bugis, Singapore May 28, 2022 Maria Vincent Robinson5 Comments A woman offering joss sticks and candles while praying for ancestors by the road side, Bugis, Singapore Share this:TweetEmailWhatsAppLike Loading... Share this:TweetEmailWhatsAppLike Loading...
People A woman offering her prayers to a Chinese Deity, Hougang, Singapore May 24, 2022 Maria Vincent Robinson5 Comments A woman offering her prayers to a Chinese Deity, Hougang, Singapore Share this:TweetEmailWhatsAppLike Loading... Share this:TweetEmailWhatsAppLike Loading...
People A Tibetan woman offering prayers in front of a water tank outside the Jokhang Temple at Barkhor Square, Lhasa, Tibet May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 Maria Vincent Robinson10 Comments It’s a historic temple and this water tank must have hold some sacred water, it seems. A Tibetan woman offering prayers in front of a water tank outside the Jokhang Temple at Barkhor Square, Lhasa, Tibet Share this:TweetEmailWhatsAppLike Loading... Share this:TweetEmailWhatsAppLike Loading...
People A woman pouring warm fragrant water over a baby buddha statue as part of the “Bathing of the Buddha” ritual on the Vesak Day celebrations at Bugis, Singapore May 16, 2022 Maria Vincent Robinson10 Comments Interestingly such ritual is common in Hinduism. Vesak Day is also known as Buddha Purnima, a full moon day that marks birth, enlightenment and also death (Final Nirvana) of the Gautama Buddha. Also interesting to see a baby Buddha statue. Both Buddhists and non-Buddhists were performing this ritual. A woman pouring warm fragrant water over a baby buddha statue as part of the “Bathing of the Buddha” ritual on the Vesak Day celebrations at Bugis, Singapore Share this:TweetEmailWhatsAppLike Loading... Share this:TweetEmailWhatsAppLike Loading...
People A shopkeeper assembled joss papers and other things to celebrate the Hungry Ghost Festival in front of his Pub, at Golden Mile Complex, Beach Road, Singapore May 8, 2022 Maria Vincent Robinson3 Comments I find the backdrop for the worshipping materials interesting.A shopkeeper assembled joss papers and other things to celebrate the Hungry Ghost Festival in front of his Pub, at Golden Mile Complex, Beach Road, Singapore Share this:TweetEmailWhatsAppLike Loading... Share this:TweetEmailWhatsAppLike Loading...
People · Still Life Statues of Chinese Deities waiting to be picked for transport by movers, Jln Besar, Singapore April 8, 2022 Maria Vincent Robinson5 Comments These deities are for longevity (health) and fortune and they are moving. Statues of Chinese Deities waiting to be picked for transport by movers, Jln Besar, Singapore Share this:TweetEmailWhatsAppLike Loading... Share this:TweetEmailWhatsAppLike Loading...
People A couple offering pooja over a cow in honour of their ancestors, Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, India March 30, 2022 Maria Vincent Robinson6 Comments A couple offering pooja over a cow in honour of their ancestors, Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, India Share this:TweetEmailWhatsAppLike Loading... Share this:TweetEmailWhatsAppLike Loading...
People A cook frying chapathis at the roadside food stall, Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu, India March 23, 2022March 26, 2022 Maria Vincent Robinson9 Comments A cook frying chapathis at the roadside food stall, Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu, India Share this:TweetEmailWhatsAppLike Loading... Share this:TweetEmailWhatsAppLike Loading...
People A butcher weighing and packing the chicken meat. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia March 19, 2022 Maria Vincent Robinson7 Comments A butcher weighing and packing the chicken meat. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Share this:TweetEmailWhatsAppLike Loading... Share this:TweetEmailWhatsAppLike Loading...