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The Ellora Caves, temples cut into solid rock, UNESCO World Heritage Site, near Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India, Asia
The Shee Neelchala Seva Sangha temple, Delhi, India, Asia
Indian boys in western clothes at Vishwanatha Temple (Birla Temple) during Festival of Shivaratri in holy city of Varanasi, India
Man holding child in ancient building fronting the famous Ghats by The Ganges River in Holy City of Varanasi, India
Huge crowds for holy Festival of Shivaratri in the streets of the holy city of Varanasi, Benares, Northern India
The Ellora Caves, temples cut into solid rock, UNESCO World Heritage Site, near Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India, Asia
The Ellora Caves, temples cut into solid rock, UNESCO World Heritage Site, near Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India, Asia
Hindu shrine to Ganesh the elephant god, Maheshwar, Madhya Pradesh state, India, Asia
Indian Temple in the holy lake of Grand Bassin in Mauritius, Indian Ocean, Africa
Indian gondolier, Flower Holi Festival, Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia
The Ellora Caves, temples cut into solid rock, UNESCO World Heritage Site, near Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India, Asia
The Ellora Caves, temples cut into solid rock, UNESCO World Heritage Site, near Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India, Asia
Humayun's Tomb, Delhi, India
The Ellora Caves, temples cut into solid rock, UNESCO World Heritage Site, near Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India, Asia
Mukkram, Muslim festival, India, Asia
The Ellora Caves, temples cut into solid rock, UNESCO World Heritage Site, near Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India, Asia
The Ellora Caves, temples cut into solid rock, UNESCO World Heritage Site, near Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India, Asia
Indian pilgrim in Jordan River, Yardenit, Israel, Middle East
The Ellora Caves, temples cut into solid rock, UNESCO World Heritage Site, near Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India, Asia
The Ellora Caves, temples cut into solid rock, UNESCO World Heritage Site, near Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India, Asia
The Ellora Caves, temples cut into solid rock, UNESCO World Heritage Site, near Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India, Asia
Hindu temple god on wall on banks of the Narmada River, Maheshwar, Madhya Pradesh state, India, Asia
Women performing puja on the river front, Varanasi (Benares), Uttar Pradesh state, India, Asia
Holy cows on streets of Dungarpur, Rajasthan state, India, Asia
Nandi bull statue, Chamundi Hills, Karnataka, India, Asia
Entrance hall (east gate) to the Sri Meenakshi Temple, Madurai, Tamil Nadu state, India, Asia
Ajanta Cave complex, Buddhist Temples carved into solid rock dating from the 5th century BC, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ajanta, Maharashtra, India, Asia
The Ellora Caves, temples cut into solid rock, UNESCO World Heritage Site, near Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India, Asia
Outdoor shrine to Hindu god, Maheshwar, Madhya Pradesh state, India, Asia
Holy cows on streets of Dungarpur, Rajasthan state, India, Asia
Ajanta Cave complex, Buddhist Temples carved into solid rock dating from the 5th century BC, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ajanta, Maharashtra, India, Asia
The Ellora Caves, temples cut into solid rock, UNESCO World Heritage Site, near Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India, Asia
Ceremony at Hindu Temple, Maheshwar, Madhya Pradesh state, India, Asia
Worshippers at a shrine inside the Sri Meenakshi Temple, Madurai, Tamil Nadu state, India, Asia
The Ellora Caves, temples cut into solid rock, UNESCO World Heritage Site, near Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India, Asia
The Ellora Caves, temples cut into solid rock, UNESCO World Heritage Site, near Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India, Asia
The Ellora Caves, temples cut into solid rock, UNESCO World Heritage Site, near Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India, Asia
Ceremony at Hindu Temple, Maheshwar, Madhya Pradesh state, India, Asia
Men and women washing in the River Ganges at Scindia Ghat, Varanasi (Benares), Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia
Mandala mudra, kalachakra, bodhgaya, india. A mandala mudra is a sacred form or diagram of universe collective consciousness. Mandala means essence, la means container; a mandala contains essence of religion possesses great power, gathering within itself forces of universe. Symbolizing both mind body of buddha, mandala represents order harmony achieved by a truly enlightened mind. Hail to jewel in lotus. Nothing at will is born nothing at will there is nothing that is bound there is nothing liberated.,mahasiddha savarip
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
Monks offer butter lamps. Bodgaya, india. Monks offer butter lamps in front of mahabodhi temple marks site of buddha’s enlightment twenty-five hundred years. centuries have made pilgrimages across himalayas to sites connected with life of historical buddha. From a tantric perspective, pilgrimage is more than paying homage at sacred sites. Rather, it is that activities performed at these places become a memory of place itself. By attuning oneself through ritual meditation to this timeless presence, similar experiences be evoked
Bodhgaya, kalachakra, india. holiness 14th dalai lama conferring giving kalachakra initiation in sarnath, india. Because of profundity, kalachakra initiation be bestowed only by most realized of tibets lamas. Rays of lightÀÜat heart of lama-inseparable from kalachakra-draw in. Entering mouth pass through center of body, through vajra path enter mothers lotus, melting into a luminous drop which dissolves into emptiness. From within emptiness arises a jewel from which arise as a deity embraced by consort mamaki.
Sadhus rally initiation at ujjain kumbh mela, indi
India. Nuns and girls at prayer. Mary matha bala bhavan, a girls orphanage run by syro-malabar catholic missionary sisters of mary immaculate (msmi), chamal village, thamarassery diocese, khozikode, kerala. 2007
India. Girls working in vegetable plot. Mary matha bala bhavan, a girls orphanage run by syro-malabar catholic missionary sisters of mary immaculate (msmi), chamal village, thamarassery diocese, khozikode, kerala. 2007
India. Dancing girls. Mary matha bala bhavan, a girls orphanage run by syro-malabar catholic missionary sisters of mary immaculate (msmi), chamal village, thamarassery diocese, khozikode, kerala. 2007
India. Study and reading time, helped by sister bincy joseph.Mary Matha bala bhavan, a girls orphanage run by syro-malabar catholic missionary sisters of mary immaculate (msmi), chamal village, thamarassery diocese, khozikode, kerala. 2007
India. Pilgrimage to malayattoor, a hill which saint thomas the apostle is believed to have climbed around 55 ad, leaving his footprints at the top. It is a major pilgrim centre for christians as well as hindus and moslems, who believe the trip can cure them of physical and mental disease. Kerala. Statue of thomas in the lower church
India. Nuns and girls at prayer. Mary matha bala bhavan, a girls orphanage run by syro-malabar catholic missionary sisters of mary immaculate (msmi), chamal village, thamarassery diocese, khozikode, kerala. 2007
India. Study and reading time, helped by sister jane thennattil (director).Mary Matha bala bhavan, a girls orphanage run by syro-malabar catholic missionary sisters of mary immaculate (msmi), chamal village, thamarassery diocese, khozikode, kerala. 2007
India. Father jose thottakara, syro-malabar catholic parish priest, celebrating sunday mass, saint georges church, ernakulum, kerala. 2007
India - health: saint josephs hospice for cancer patients, kottayam, kerala
India. Kokkamamngalam syro-malabar catholic church, one of the 8 said to have been founded by saint thomas. Altar shows wooden model of ship in which he arrived. In the footsteps of saint thomas: visiting the eight churches founded by the apostle in kerala after he arrived in 52 ad
India. Father jose thottakara, syro-malabar catholic parish priest, celebrating sunday mass, saint georges church, ernakulum, kerala. 2007
India. Sister bincy joseph aruviyil serving, during mealtime at the mary matha bala bhavan, a girls orphanage run by syro-malabar catholic missionary sisters of mary immaculate (msmi), chamal village, thamarassery diocese, khozikode, kerala. 2007
India. Niranam syrian orthodox church, one of eight founded by st. Thomas after 52 ad, kerala. The new gothic church, early 20th century. In the footsteps of saint thomas: visiting the eight churches founded by the apostle in kerala after he arrived in 52 ad
India kottakavu church, one of the eight founded by thomas, showing the new church, completed in 1938, in gothic style. In the footsteps of saint thomas: visiting the eight churches founded by the apostle in kerala after he arrived in 52 ad. photo (c) sean spragu
India - religion - christian bishop geevarghese athanasius, head of martomite syrian-protestant church, kottayam, kerala
India. Saint marys syrian orthodox church at thiruvithancode, tamil nadu. Interior. In the footsteps of saint thomas: visiting the eight churches founded by the apostle in kerala (and tamil nadu) after he arrived in 52 ad
India - health st. Josephs hospice for cancer patients kottayam, kerala
Kalchakra initiation. holiness 14th dalai lama conferring giving kalachakra initiation in bodgaya, india. Because of profundity, kalachakra initiation be bestowed only by most realized of tibets lamas. Rays of light at heart of lama-inseparable from kalachakra-draw in. Entering mouth pass through center of body, through vajra path enter mothers lotus, melting into a luminous drop which dissolves into emptiness. From within emptiness arises a jewel from which arise as a deity embraced by consort mamaki. -instructions visualization in kalachakra tantra
India - religion - christian cyril mar baselios, head of syro-malankar catholics, at perunada
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
Monks offer butter lamps. Bodgaya, india. Monks offer butter lamps in front of mahabodhi temple marks site of buddhas enlightment twenty-five hundred years. centuries have made pilgrimages across himalayas to sites connected with life of historical buddha. From a tantric perspective, pilgrimage is more than paying homage at sacred sites. Rather, it is that activities performed at these places become a memory of place itself. By attuning oneself through ritual meditation to this timeless presence, similar experiences be evoked
Monks offer butter lamps. Kalachakra initiation, bodhgaya. India. Monks attending kalachakra initiation at mahaboudhi temple in bodhgaya, india. mahabodhi temple marks site of buddhas enlightment twenty-five hundred years. centuries have made pilgrimages across himalayas to sites connected with life of historical buddha. From a tantric perspective, pilgrimage is more than paying homage at sacred sites. Rather, it is that activities performed at these places become a memory of place itself. By attuning oneself through ritual meditation to this timeless presence, similar experiences be evoked
India. The syro-malabar church, founded by saint thomas, at palayur, kerala. Above altar. In the footsteps of saint thomas: visiting the eight churches founded by the apostle in kerala after he arrived in 52 ad
Cremation pyres, Manikarnika Ghat, Varanasi (Benares), Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia
Monks offer butter lamps prayer, kalachakra initiation, bodhgaya. India. Monks attending kalachakra initiation at mahaboudhi temple in bodhgaya, india. mahabodhi temple marks site of buddha’s enlightment twenty-five hundred years. centuries have made pilgrimages across himalayas to sites connected with life of historical buddha. From a tantric perspective, pilgrimage is more than paying homage at sacred sites. Rather, it is that activities performed at these places become a memory of place itself. By attuning oneself through ritual meditation to this timeless presence, similar experiences be evoked
India. Kottakavu church, one of the eight founded by thomas.The Old church, dating back to 1308. In the footsteps of saint thomas: visiting the eight churches founded by the apostle in kerala after he arrived in 52 ad
India - religion - christian elderly cmc catholic sister at koonamavu convent, kerala
Budhist lamas in prayer, bodhgaya, india. Monks attending kalachakra initiation at mahaboudhi temple in bodhgaya, india. mahabodhi temple marks site of buddha’s enlightment twenty-five hundred years. centuries have made pilgrimages across himalayas to sites connected with life of historical buddha. From a tantric perspective, pilgrimage is more than paying homage at sacred sites. Rather, it is that activities performed at these places become a memory of place itself. By attuning oneself through ritual meditation to this timeless presence, similar experiences be evoked
N month of november 7 days before full moon a sacred ceremony is held in various monasteries throughout himalayas by traditional healers known as amchis. They bring their precious herbs, minerals special animal glands to be blessed. A selected amount of herbs is placed in a copper vessel placed on monastery alter. 7 days amchis go through an elaborate potenization of these medicines through prayer other practices. Seen here is of amchis holding a dorje (sacred object used cutting through obscurations) which is lined from a vessel containing various herbs sitting on monastery alter to heart chakra. Chang tang nyee, ladakh, indi
In month of november before full moon a sacred ceremony is held in various monasteries throughout himalayas by traditional healers known as amchis. They call down spiritual deities to bless medicine. Amchis making torma, a ritual food offering. India
India. In the footsteps of saint thomas: visiting the eight churches founded by the apostle in kerala after he arrived in 52 ad. An icon of saint thomas
India. Mealtime at the mary matha bala bhavan, a girls orphanage run by syro-malabar catholic missionary sisters of mary immaculate (msmi), chamal village, thamarassery diocese, khozikode, kerala. 2007
India. Study and reading time. Mary matha bala bhavan, a girls orphanage run by syro-malabar catholic missionary sisters of mary immaculate (msmi), chamal village, thamarassery diocese, khozikode, kerala. 2007
India. Saint thomas baptising a brahmin in the periyar river. Pilgrimage to malayattoor, a hill which saint thomas the apostle is believed to have climbed around 55 ad, leaving his footprints at the top. It is a major pilgrim centre for christians as well as hindus and moslems, who believe the trip can cure them of physical and mental disease. Kerala
India. Kokkamamngalam syro-malabar catholic church, one of the 8 said to have been founded by saint thomas, as it is today, constructed in the 19th century. In the footsteps of saint thomas: visiting the eight churches founded by the apostle in kerala after he arrived in 52 ad
In month of november before full moon a sacred ceremony is held in various monasteries throughout himalayas by traditional healers known as amchis. They call down spiritual deities to bless medicine. Amchis making torma, a ritual food offering. India
India. The syro-malabar church, founded by saint thomas, at palayur, kerala. Statue of thomas. In the footsteps of saint thomas: visiting the eight churches founded by the apostle in kerala after he arrived in 52 ad
India. Niranam syrian orthodox church, one of eight founded by st. Thomas after 52 ad, kerala. The new gothic church, early 20th century. In the footsteps of saint thomas: visiting the eight churches founded by the apostle in kerala after he arrived in 52 ad
India. Mural depicting the life of thomas, at the saint thomas museum ernakulum. Thomas performing a miracle (making diamonds out of water) in palayur. In the footsteps of saint thomas: visiting the eight churches founded by the apostle in kerala after he arrived in 52 ad
Bhutan. Prayer flags. supreme guru is someone is drunk with experience of three higher trainings. qualified is someone confidence, energy, intelligence compassion, is mindful of shortcomings of worldly life transcended wordly concerns. -vajra verses of whispered tradition by indian mahasiddha naropa
India. Kokkamamngalam syro-malabar catholic church, one of the 8 said to have been founded by saint thomas. The miraculous portrait of saint thomas. In the footsteps of saint thomas: visiting the eight churches founded by the apostle in kerala after he arrived in 52 ad
India. Pilgrimage to malayattoor, a hill which saint thomas the apostle is believed to have climbed around 55 ad, leaving his footprints at the top. It is a major pilgrim centre for christians as well as hindus and moslems, who believe the trip can cure them of physical and mental disease. Kerala. Statue of jesus in the lower church
Receiving kalachakra initiation in sarnath, india
In month of november before full moon a sacred ceremony is held in various monasteries throughout himalayas by traditional healers known as amchis. They call down spiritual deities to bless medicine. Amchis performing puja at potenization ceremony. Amchis performing rituals during potenization ceremony. India
India / religion - christian catholic funeral, kerala
India - religion - christian bishop abraham clemis, head of syrian-jacobite church, kottayam, kerala
India - religion - christian good friday at st.MARYS Catholic church, valiapally. Kerala
India. Study and reading time. Mary matha bala bhavan, a girls orphanage run by syro-malabar catholic missionary sisters of mary immaculate (msmi), chamal village, thamarassery diocese, khozikode, kerala. 2007
India - religion - christian syro-malabar catholic family at prayer akkaparambu, kerala
Guatemala catholic church meeting. women praying, chajul, el quiche
Dancing skeletons, lord of charnal grounds remind us of inevitable passage into death
India jesus fraternity, a project which rehabilitates ex, convicts, run by clarentian syro, malabar catholic fathers in ernakulum, kerala. At shanti bhavan ashram, a halfway house where inmates stay while jobs, and in some cases wives and houses, are found for them.
India. Saint marys port church, one of the eight founded by thomas after 52 ad, kollom, kerala. Altar with mural of saint thomas and christ. In the footsteps of saint thomas: visiting the eight churches founded by the apostle in kerala after he arrived in 52 ad
India. Father jose thottakara visiting small house of michael and jophy jaison. House building project funded by social services department of ernakulum diocese by father jose thottakara, kerala
India. Study and reading time. Mary matha bala bhavan, a girls orphanage run by syro-malabar catholic missionary sisters of mary immaculate (msmi), chamal village, thamarassery diocese, khozikode, kerala. 2007
Sadhu, indi