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Cedarwood and gilded ebony cabinet decorated with hieroglyphic symbols ensuring divine life, from the tomb of the pharaoh Tutankhamun, discovered in the Valley of the Kings, Thebes, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

A woman spinning a prayer wheel, Chimi Lhakhang dating from 1499, Temple of the Divine Madman Lama Drukpa Kunley, Punakha, Bhutan

The Divine Eye, sacred symbol of Caodaism, Cao Dai Holy See Temple, Tay Ninh, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Altar of Sant'Oronzo, Lecce Cathedral (Cathedral of Maria Santissima Assunta and Sant'Oronzo), Lecce, Salento, Apulia, Italy

Statue of St. Michael the Archangel, Sanctuary of St. Michael the Archangel, Monte Sant'Angelo, UNESCO, Foggia, Apulia, Italy

Aisawan-Dhipaya-Asana Pavilion (The Divine Seat of Personal Freedom), Bang Pa-In, Central Thailand, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

The Divine Eye, sacred symbol of Caodaism, Cao Dai Holy See Temple, Tay Ninh, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Image of Nefertari on left and God Thoth, Paintings and Relief, Tomb of Nefertari, QV66, Valley of the Queens, Ancient Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Luxor, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Image of Nefertari on left, Sacred Cows, Paintings and Relief, Tomb of Nefertari, QV66, Valley of the Queens, Ancient Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Luxor, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Angkor Wat, UNESCO World Heritage Site, a Hindu-Buddhist temple complex near Siem Reap, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Phallic painting on a wall, at a town near the temple of the Divine Madman, Metshina, Punakha, Bhutan, Asia

Anubis, Tomb of Nefertari, Valley of the Queens, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Thebes, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Mosaic Image of Christ Pantocrator, Interior, Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, 537 AD, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

Bas-reliefs of Hindu epic Ramayana and Bhagavata Purana, Prambanan, 9th century Hindu temple, UNESCO, Java, Indonesia

Thien Quang Buddhist Pagoda, Vesak celebration, Birthday of Shakyamuni Buddha, bathing infant Buddha to purify the heart, Tan Chau, Vietnam

Thien Truc Buddhist Pagoda, Quan Am (Quanyin) (Bodhisattva of Compassion) (Goddess of Mercy), Bac Lieu, Vietnam

Thien Truc Buddhist Pagoda, Quan Am (Quanyin) (Bodhisattva of Compassion) (Goddess of Mercy), Bac Lieu, Vietnam

Religious Islamic text, The Quran, over 6000 verses in 114 capters called Surahs, paper and digital Quran, Vietnam

Ancient stone carvings of arhats, Bodhisattvas and Buddhas on hillside of Feilaifeng (Flying Peak), Lingyin Temple, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China

Close-up of small, blue Buddha statues neatly arranged on shelves, symbolizing serenity and devotion at Sanzen-in Temple, Kyoto, Honshu, Japan

Relief of Pharaoh on left and Egyptian God Ra, Tomb of Rameses III, KV11, Valley of the Kings, Ancient Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Luxor, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Statue of Queen Nefetari, Karnak Temple Complex, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Luxor, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Exquisite Buddha statues in Wanfo (Ten Thousand Buddha) Pagoda, reconstructed 2014, Jinhua City, Zhejiang Province, China

Reliefs, Temple of Opet, Karnak Temple Complex, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Luxor, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Interior of the Holy Monastery of Varlaam, Meteora, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Thessaly, Greece, Europe

Hand and lotus flower, Guan Yin (Quan Am) (Bodhisattva) (Goddess of Compassion), Cau Dung Pagoda, An Giang Province, Mekong Delta, Vietnam

The interior of the Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere (Basilica di Santa Maria in Trastevere), one of the oldest churches of Rome, Lazio, Italy

Mask and phallus hanging on a door to protect its occupants, near the temple of the Divine Madman, Metshina, Punakha, Bhutan

Architectural detail of the ceiling of Saint Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, the papal enclave in Rome, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Feet of the reclining Buddha in Cave 1 (Cave of the Divine King) (Temple of the Divine King), Dambulla Cave Temples, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Dambulla, Sri Lanka, Asia

View from Metropol Parasol towards The Church of the Divine Savior and The Cathedral at dusk, Seville, Andalusia, Spain, Europe

View from Metropol Parasol towards The Church of the Divine Savior and The Cathedral at sunset, Seville, Andalusia, Spain, Europe

Buddha statue in Cave 1 (Cave of the Divine King) (Temple of the Divine King), Dambulla Cave Temples, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Dambulla, Sri Lanka, Asia

Buddha statue in Cave 1 (Cave of the Divine King) (Temple of the Divine King), Dambulla Cave Temples, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Dambulla, Sri Lanka, Asia

Gate Church of St. John the Divine, Kremlin, Rostov Veliky, Golden Ring, Yaroslavl Oblast, Russia, Europe

St. John the Divine Cathedral, said to be the world's largest cathedral, Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States of America, North America

Young monks at a window, Chimi Lhakhang dating from 1499, Temple of the Divine Madman Lama Drukpa Kunley, Punakha, Bhutan, Asia

Young monks at a window, Chimi Lhakhang dating from 1499, Temple of the Divine Madman Lama Drukpa Kunley, Punakha, Bhutan, Asia

A woman spinning a prayer wheel, Chimi Lhakhang dating from 1499, Temple of the Divine Madman Lama Drukpa Kunley, Punakha, Bhutan, Asia

Church of Santa Maria Maggiore, San Pietro monumental complex, Monte Sant'Angelo, UNESCO, Foggia, Apulia, Italy

Frescoes of scenes from the Apocalypse, Basilica of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, Galatina, Lecce, Salento, Apulia, Italy

Stone statue along the Divine Road, Ming Tombs, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Beijing Province, China, Asia

Hanging bridge at the Divine Cliffs, North Yandang Scenic Area, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China, Asia

Tourist visiting Cave 1 (Cave of the Divine King), Dambulla Cave Temples, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Dambulla, Central Province, Sri Lanka, Asia

Apocalypse of the Twin Towers, St. John the Divine cathedral, New York, United States of America, North America

Aside from a life of simplicity focus on divine, many sadhus engage in a diverse array of practices both internal external in order to attain higher states of awareness consciousness. This sadhu chosen hatha yoga shows results--a well-disciplined, strong body--while holding kukkuta asana, or cock posture. India

A young sadhu reads holy scripture near fire. Worship is part of daily life. Some sadhus chant mantras. gayatri mantra is of several mantras that sacred incantations or mystical formulas of ancient literature. gayatri mantra given by brahma mentioned in rigveda is named after consort of brahma: o that glory- of savitri most high. Oh divine us mediate upon. it inspire understanding. goal of recitation is to attain realization. Practice lead mind into a transcendental union with deity.Pashupatinath, kathmandu, nepa

Forehead designs, called tilakas, show a sadhus religious and sectarian affiliations and range from a simple daub of color to complex designs involving the entire face. the application of a tilaka is usually done at the start of each day after bathing as a way to sanctify the body and prepare it to receive the divine. pashupatinath, nepal

Forehead designs, called tilakas, show a sadhus religious sectarian affiliations range from a simple daub of color to complex designs involving entire face. Vertical design of this sadhus tilaka shows to be a vaishnava, or follower of vishnu, preserver of universe. He is a benevolent gentle. gentility is reflected in worshippers devotess. application of a tilaka is usually done at start of each after bathing as a to sanctify body prepare it to receive divine. India