One of the Stations of the Cross, Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira, Cundinamarca department, Savannah of Bogota, Colombia, South America

Soldiers of the Spiritual Church of Black People in Mbandaka, Equateur province, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa

Cathedral of Bunia, Ituri, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa

Moment of reverence in front of the eternal flame at the center of the twelve granite slabs of the Armenian Genocide memorial complex on the hill of Tsitsernakaberd at Yerevan, Armenia, Eurasia

Corridor with arches at Monastery of Santa Catalina de Siena, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Arequipa, Arequipa Province, Arequipa Region, Peru, South America

Statues of Rameses III as Osiris, Temple of Rameses III, Karnak Temple Complex, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Luxor, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Two men wearing arab headdresses giving the traditional arab greeting in the Hilton Hotel at Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

A Buddhist monk in saffron coloured robes with hands together while praying at the Buddhist Temple in Huating, China

Soldier standing on guard over Commonwealth war graves at Krangi War Cemetery in Singapore

Soldier standing on guard over Commonwealth war graves at Krangi War Cemetery in Singapore

A Buddhist monk in saffron coloured robes praying in front of a statue of Buddha at the Buddhist Temple in Huating, China

The first rubber tree planted in Thailand, now object of reverence for the prosperity the rubber brought to the province, Trang, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Headstones at a German Military Cemetery where 21,222 Germans are buried at La Combe in Normandy, France

Buddhist monks prostrating at maha bodhi temple complex in bodhgaya. Prostration is a gesture used in buddhist practice to show reverence to the triple gem (comprising the buddha, his teachings, and the spiritual community) and other objects of veneration. Kalachakra initiation in bodhgaya, india

Monk prostrating in front of maha bodhi temple. Bodhgaya prostration is a gesture used in buddhist practice to show reverence to the triple gem (comprising the buddha, his teachings, and the spiritual community) and other objects of veneration. Kalachakra initiation in bodhgaya, india

Pilgrims praying, golden temple, Amritsar, Punjab, India

pilgrim bathing in the sacred pool Amrit Sarovar, Golden temple, Amritsar, Punjab, India

pilgrim bathing in the sacred pool Amrit Sarovar, Golden temple, Amritsar, Punjab, India

pilgrim bathing in the sacred pool Amrit Sarovar, Golden temple, Amritsar, Punjab, India

pilgrims and sacred pool Amrit Sarovar, Golden temple, Amritsar, Punjab, India

Interior of golden temple, Amritsar, Punjab, India

Woman lighting a candle in the Stone Gate (Kamenita vrata), a place of prayer for believers, Zagreb, Croatia

Reiche Kapelle (Ornate Chapel), Residence Museum, Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Evening prayer of the monks at temple Vat Xieng Thong in Luang Prabang, Laos

Baronial church, interior view, Amorbach, Hesse, Germany

Baronial church, interior view, Amorbach, Hesse, Germany

Baronial church, interior view, Amorbach, Hesse, Germany

Service, nave, Basilica San Giovanni in Laterano, Basilica of St. John Lateran, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Service, nave, Basilica San Giovanni in Laterano, Basilica of St. John Lateran, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Naga is the Sanskrit and Pali word for a deity or class of entity or being, taking the form of a very large snake, found in Hinduism and Buddhism. In India, nagas are considered nature spirits and the protectors of springs, wells and rivers. They bring rain, and thus fertility, but are also thought to bring disasters such as floods and drought. According to traditions nagas are only malevolent to humans when they have been mistreated. They are susceptible to mankind's disrespectful actions in relation to the environment. They are also associated with waters &33; rivers, lakes, seas, and wells &33; and are generally regarded as guardians of treasure.They are objects of great reverence in some parts of southern India where it is believe that they bring fertility and prosperity to their venerators. Expensive and grand rituals are conducted in their honour.

Rosary Beads & Bible Held

Woman Reading Bible & Holding Rosary Beads

Washington Monument, Washington DC, United States

Washington Monument, Washington DC, United States