Basilica of San Vitale, built in 6th century on octagonal plan to recall resurrection on eighth day, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, Europe

Basilica of San Vitale, built in 6th century on octagonal plan to recall resurrection on eighth day, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, Europe

Fire ritual at chiwang monastery during the mani rimdu festival. these monks circumambulate the pyre after its ignition. one holds a long book wrapped in a felicitous scarf. the purifying fire takes the offering and raises them towards the sky in smoke. the circumambulatory ritual also recalls the way disciples showed respect for the buddhas body. solu khumbu, nepal

Mani mask dancers at mani festival marks setting in of spring season in humla. masked dances diversion a long-established part of bonpo religious ceremonies.Dance Is means by which supernatural forces be brought down to world of. Dance recalls a time when distance between spirits samll. Humla, north-west nepal

Holocaust memorial in Berlin, Germany

Holocaust memorial in Berlin, Germany

Recall of the ancient wedding in traditional dress, Baunei, Sardinia, Italy, Europe

Recall of the ancient wedding in traditional dress, Baunei, Sardinia, Italy, Europe

Recall of the ancient wedding in traditional dress, Baunei, Sardinia, Italy, Europe

Young Adult Reflecting On A Thought