Giant statue dating from the 5th century, of the standing Buddha giving a blessing with his right hand, and lifting the robe to signify reincarnation with his left hand, Aukana, Sri Lanka, Asia

Buddhists turning prayer wheel, McLeod Ganj, Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh state, India, Asia

Elephant benediction, Kamakshi Amman, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India, Asia

Elephant benediction, Kamakshi Amman, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India, Asia

Traditional Cohen's Benediction at the Western Wall during the Passover Jewish festival, Jerusalem Old City, Israel, Middle East

Traditional Cohen's Benediction at the Western Wall during the Passover Jewish festival, Jerusalem Old City, Israel, Middle East

Benediction of elephant, Sri Jambukeshwara temple, Tiruchirappalli (Trichy), Tamil Nadu, India, Asia

Benediction of elephant, Sri Jambukeshwara temple, Tiruchirappalli (Trichy), Tamil Nadu, India, Asia

Traditional Cohen's Benediction at the Western Wall during the Passover Jewish festival, Jerusalem Old City, Israel, Middle East

Giant statue dating from the 5th century, of the standing Buddha giving a blessing with his right hand, and lifting the robe to signify reincarnation with his left hand, Aukana, Sri Lanka, Asia

Giant standing statue of the Buddha, his right hand raised in blessing, the left hand lifting the robe symbolising reincarnation, Aukana, Sri Lanka, Asia

Priest carries Blessed Sacrament in Corpus Christi catholic traditional Benediction ceremony in Clifden, County Galway, Ireland

Traditional Cohen's Benediction at the Western Wall during the Passover Jewish festival, Old City, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

Man lighting first candle for the Hanukkah festival, while saying the benediction, Kol Haneshamah conservative Jewish community, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

Priest blessing baby boy in church

Moerlbach near Icking Stefaniritt Parade for St. Stephan Bavaria germany

Moerlbach near Icking Stefaniritt Parade for St. Stephan Bavaria germany