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Gunla Festival at Swayambhu Temple - Kathmandu

Devotees at Swayambhu temple during the Gunla festival, celebrated following the arrival of the monsoons and the planting season in the fields, and...

by Sunil Sharma in Nepal on 20/08/2011

Several thousand Shia Muslims took part in the 30th annual Arbaeen procession in London today, ending 40 days of mourning after the anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Husain. London, UK. 30/01/2011

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Shia Muslims 30th London Arbaeen Procession

Several thousand Shia Muslims took part in the 30th annual Arbaeen procession in London today, ending 40 days of mourning after the anniversary of...

by Peter Marshall in United Kingdom on 30/01/2011

File photos illustrate some of the major Chinese shrines dedicated to Buddhism. All of the pictures were taken in the Mount JiuHua region, regarded as one of the country's four major shrines. Mount JiuHua, China. 2008-2009

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Chinese Buddhist Shrines, Mount JiuHua

File photos illustrate some of the major Chinese shrines dedicated to Buddhism. All of the pictures were taken in the Mount JiuHua region, regarded...

by chen qiang in China on 11/01/2011

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20/08/2011 - Gunla Festival at Swayambhu Temple - Kathmandu - Nepal - Devotees at Swayambhu temple during the...
30/01/2011 - Shia Muslims 30th London Arbaeen Procession - United Kingdom - Several thousand Shia Muslims took part...
11/01/2011 - Chinese Buddhist Shrines, Mount JiuHua - China - File photos illustrate some of the...
29/10/2010 - Mexico and the day of the dead - Mexico - Images showing shrines, offerings and...
07/02/2010 - London Arbaeen Procession - United Kingdom - More than five thousand Shia Muslims...
17/09/2009 - Passionate Muslims observes Lailat-Ul-Qadr - Bangladesh - Bangladeshi Muslims offer special...
21/02/2009 - Daily life in Kashmir - India - A glimpse of life in Kashmir from dawn...

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Orthodox Jewish children visit the Wester Wall - Jerusalem
The Western Wall, Wailing Wall or Kotel is located in the Old City of Jerusalem at the foot of the western side of the Temple Mount. It is a remnant of the ancient wall that surrounded ...
Kashmiri Muslims celebrate the birth of Prophet Mohammed
Muslim devotees raise their hands for prayers as a head priest displays a relic of Prophet Mohammed at the Hazratbal shrine on the occasion of Eid-e-Milad or birthday of Prophet Mohamme...
Thousands visit shrine to pray - Sopore
Woman raise their hands for prayers at a shrine of a great Kashmiri Saint " Shiekh Hamza Makhdoomi". Thousands of people visit to show their faith in his greatness. India. ...
Orthodox Christians pray in Mariinsky Park - Kiev
Orthodox Christians can frequently be seen praying in Mariinsky Park. There is a cross just outside the fence of Ukrainian Parliament, called Verkhovna Rada, and a smaller shrine less t...
An view of a sunset in Hyderabad
An attractive view of a sunset over the shrine of Baba Salauden in Hyderabad, Pakistan. 20th January 2012
The cleaning of the Hong San Ko Tee shrine
People at the Tridarma pagoda at the Hong San Ko Tee shrine clean a statue of god. This ritual performed once a year to welcome the Lunar holiday. Surabaya, east Java, Indonesia. 19th J...
Arbaeen Procession in London
Around 5000 Muslims held their 31st Arbaeen procession on Park Lane organised by the Hussaini Islamic Trust with colourful flags, large gold and silver replica shrines, chanting and bea...
Residents hold anti-encroachment drive protest - Karachi
People shift their household toward safe places from the debris of a destroyed house after an anti-encroachments drive under the supervision of the Provincial Auqaf Department at Abdull...
The yearly celebration for poet Bahith Shah
The yearly celebration (Mela) of Bahith Shah the famous poet of Sindh Shah abdul latif bhitai in Bahith Shah. Pakistan. 9th January 2012
Catholics Hold Black Nazarene Procession Despite Terror Plot - Manila
Despite a terrorist plot uncovered by law enforcement officers and a cautious warning from President Aquino, millions of Filipino Catholics joined the annual Black Nazarene procession. ...
Ruins in Silwan
Ruins in Kidron Valley, the Valley of "Hell" Yehoshvat, which separates the city of Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives. Jerusalem, Israel. 7th January 2012
New Year at Golden Temple - Amritsar
Indian Sikh people throng the holiest Sikh shrine, the Golden Temple, on the first day of the New Year in Amritsar, India. 1st January 2011
Thai people celebrate new year 2012 in Bangkok
Thai Buddhists congregate in Sanam Luang to receive the new year. Bangkok, Thailand. 31st December 2011
Devotees flock to Sabarimala
Millions of pilgrims flock to this hilltop shrine to pay respects to the god Mandalapuja. Sabarimala, India. 24th December 2011
Thousands march in after racist shootings
Thousands marched against racism after a far-right activist killed two Senegalese vendors in a shooting spree that shocked Italy and ignited a row over immigration. Florence, Italy. 17 ...
Afghan President Hamid Karzai visits injured bomb victims - Kabul
President Hamid Karzai visits the Emergency Surgical Center for War Victims to meet victims of a massive suicide bombing in Kabul during a religious procession at the Abul Fazal shrine....
Afghan President Hamid Karzai visits Emergency hospital - Kabul
President Hamid Karzai visits the Emergency Surgical Center for War Victims to meet victims of a massive suicide bombing in Kabul during a religious procession at the Abul Fazal shrine....
Kabul suicide bombing claims at least 20
A blast near a Shi'ite shrine in Kabul where hundreds of people had gathered to celebrate a Shi'ite festival, Kabul, Afghanistan. 6th December 2011
20 dead in Kabul suicide bombing - Kabul
Dozens of people were killed and wounded when a suicide attack hit a procession of Shiite mourners in the capital Kabul, officials said. Afghanistan, Kabul, 6th December 2011
Hindu women observe Teej festival - Kathmandu
Hindu women observe Teej festival by fasting for the whole day, worshipping Lord Shiva and praying for the health and longevity of their husband. Unmarried girls observe this festival b...