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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 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 Taoist woman priest counseling a woman, Hougang, Singapore

A Taoist woman priest counseling a woman, Hougang, Singapore
The woman is all ears and very attentive to the counsel she’s receiving.

A Taoist woman priest counseling a woman, Hougang, Singapore
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A couple praying at Vishnu statue, Ta Reach, at Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia

A couple praying at Vishnu statue, Ta Reach, at Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia
The expression and emotions have got my eyes.

A couple praying at Vishnu statue, Ta Reach, at Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia
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Musicians playing devotional punjabi kirtans at the Golden Temple Complex at Amritsar, Punjab, India

Musicians playing devotional punjabi kirtans at the Golden Temple Complex at Amritsar, Punjab, India
Kirtans is part of their worship and devotion – and it’s always lovely to listen them.

Musicians playing devotional punjabi kirtans at the Golden Temple Complex at Amritsar, Punjab, 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 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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A Tibetan woman offering prayers in front of a water tank outside the Jokhang Temple at Barkhor Square, Lhasa, Tibet

A Tibetan woman offering prayers in front of a water tank outside the Jokhang Temple at Barkhor Square, Lhasa, Tibet
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
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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

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
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
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A small roadside shrine under the bamboo trees, Jalan Besar, Singapore

A small roadside shrine under the bamboo trees, Jalan Besar, Singapore
A small roadside shrine under the bamboo trees, Jalan Besar, Singapore
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Stone tablets and prayer flags near the Chiu Monastery, Manasarovar lake, Tibet

Stone tablets and prayer flags near  the Chiu Monastery, Manasarovar lake, Tibet
Tibetan tablets usually depict prayers or mantras. And one can see prayer flags all around.

Stone tablets and prayer flags near the Chiu Monastery, Manasarovar lake, Tibet
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Front view of the Buddhist temple, Jokhang Temple at Barkhor Square, Lhasa, Tibet

Front view of the Buddhist temple, Jokhang Temple at Barkhor Square, Lhasa, Tibet
One of the sacred Buddhist temple that has distinctly Tibetan colors and housed a few thousands of images of Buddha (various kinds). Apparently built as a small temple around 600 CE.

Front view of the Buddhist temple, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Square, Lhasa, Tibet
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A temple elephant blessing the devotees on a full moon night at Brihadishvara Temple, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India

A temple elephant blessing the devotees on a full moon night at Brihadishvara Temple, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India
I was happy to have included the little boy watching into the frame – as I felt too like that boy, just watching that spectacle.

A temple elephant blessing the devotees on a full moon night at Brihadishvara Temple, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India
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A woman burning incense sticks and joss papers to celebrate the Hungry Ghost (7th month) Festival, Jalan Besar, Singapore

A woman burning incense sticks and joss papers to celebrate the Hungry Ghost (7th month) Festival, Jalan Besar, Singapore
A woman burning incense sticks and joss papers to celebrate the Hungry Ghost (7th month) Festival, Jalan Besar, Singapore
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People worshipping Phra Phrom, the four faced Brahma, in the roadside Thai Buddhist temple, Golden Mile Complex, Beach Road, Singapore

People worshipping Phra Phrom, the four faced Brahma, in the roadside Thai Buddhist temple, Golden Mile Complex, Beach Road, Singapore
Brahma is one of the trinity of Gods in Hinduism too even though not found in Indian temples. He is widely worshipped in Buddhism and in South East Asia.

People worshipping Phra Phrom, the four faced Brahma, in the roadside Thai Buddhist temple, Golden Mile Complex, Beach Road, Singapore