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  • A shopkeeper sits amid religious paintings in his store in Lima, Peru.
    PEe 091106-229-2.jpg
  • Lhasa, Tibet, People's Republic of China. Tibetan Buddhist nuns chant and pray in a temple at their nunnery.
    CF 3304.jpg
  • Newari Hindus in Bhaktapur, Nepal, gather to celebrate Gai Jatra (the cow festival) where families honor their dead and march or dance through the city, performing  to encourage their passing to heaven.
    KM 3480.jpg
  • A crowd shelters under umbrellas as Hindu celebrants gather amongst pagodas to celebrate Krishna's birthday at the temple square in Patan Nepal, 1996.
    KM 3208.jpg
  • Family members carry their parents at a celebration in Kathmandu, Nepal, 1996.
    KM 2803.jpg
  • A crowd shelters under umbrellas as Hindu celebrants gather amongst pagodas to celebrate Krishna's birthday at the temple square in Patan Nepal, 1996.
    KM 3208.jpg
  • A guard stands restricts access only to Hindus at Hanuman Dhoka Palace in the  the Durbar Squaretemple complex  in Kathmandu, Nepal.
    KM 1940.jpg
  • The gilt and painted altar of a relocated historic Russian Orthodox church is preserved in the Malye Korely outdoor museum, near the northern port of Arkhangel'sk.
    RUe 070426-104.jpg
  • A waterfall rushes past a rock formation that looks  like the Buddha at a shrine near the upper end of Tibet’s Tsangpo River Gorge, one of the world’s deepest canyons. The almost impenetrable region north of this - where the river flows between two 23,000+ foot mountains - is a feared, but sacred place Tibetan Buddhists know as Pemako.
    TS 0008.jpg
  • A trailside shrine blesses people walking or riding along a trail above the Apurimac River in the Cordillera Vilcabamba, Peru.
    PT 4144.jpg
  • Newari Hindus in Bhaktapur, Nepal, gather to celebrate Gai Jatra (the cow festival) where families honor their dead and march through the city, performing  to encourage their passing to heaven.
    KM 3513.jpg
  • Newari Hindus in Bhaktapur, Nepal, gather to celebrate Gai Jatra (the cow festival) where families honor their dead and march or dance through the city, performing  to encourage their passing to heaven.
    KM 3499.jpg
  • Newari Hindus in Bhaktapur, Nepal, gather to celebrate Gai Jatra (the cow festival) where families honor their dead and march through the city, performing  to encourage their passing to heaven. The towers contain photos and possessions of the deceased.
    KM 3426.jpg
  • Newari Hindus in Bhaktapur, Nepal, gather to celebrate Gai Jatra (the cow festival) where families honor their dead and march through the city, performing  to encourage their passing to heaven. The towers contain photos and possessions of the deceased.
    KM 3424.jpg
  • Newari Hindus in Bhaktapur, Nepal, gather to celebrate Gai Jatra (the cow festival) where families honor their dead and march through the city, performing  to encourage their passing to heaven. The towers contain photos and possessions of the deceased.
    KM 3411.jpg
  • in Kathmandu, Nepal, 1996.
    KM 3096.jpg
  • Family members carry their parents at a celebration in Kathmandu, Nepal, 1996.
    KM 2803.jpg
  • Ornately carved struts adorm a pagoda temple in Kathmandu, Nepal.
    KM 1952.jpg
  • A guard restricts access only to Hindus at Hanuman Dhoka Palace in the  the Durbar Squaretemple complex  in Kathmandu, Nepal.
    KM 0725.jpg
  • Manang Valley, Nepal. Prayer flags hang outside a shrine among houses in Manang village.
    AN 5512.jpg
  • Hindu celebrants gather amongst pagodas to celebrate Krishna's birthday at the temple square in Patan Nepal, 1996.
    KM 3258.jpg
  • in Kathmandu, Nepal, 1996.
    KM 3096.jpg
  • A hindu ascetic meditates outside a temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, 1996.
    KM 2067.jpg
  • A guard stands restricts access only to Hindus at Hanuman Dhoka Palace in the  the Durbar Squaretemple complex  in Kathmandu, Nepal.
    KM 1940.jpg
  • Newari Hindus in Bhaktapur, Nepal, gather to celebrate Gai Jatra (the cow festival) where families honor their dead and march or dance through the city, performing  to encourage their passing to heaven.
    KM 3480.jpg
  • Hindu celebrants gather amongst pagodas to celebrate Krishna's birthday at the temple square in Patan Nepal, 1996.
    KM 3258.jpg
  • in Kathmandu, Nepal, 1996.
    KM 3096.jpg
  • Family members carry their parents at a celebration in Kathmandu, Nepal, 1996.
    KM 2803.jpg
  • A hindu ascetic meditates outside a temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, 1996.
    KM 2067.jpg
  • The gilt and painted altar of a relocated historic Russian Orthodox church is preserved in the Malye Korely outdoor museum, near the northern port of Arkhangel'sk.
    RUe 070426-103.jpg
  • The gilt and painted altar of a relocated historic Russian Orthodox church is preserved in the Malye Korely outdoor museum, near the northern port of Arkhangel'sk.
    RUe 070426-100.jpg
  • The gilt and painted altar of a relocated historic Russian Orthodox church is preserved in the Malye Korely outdoor museum, near the northern port of Arkhangel'sk.
    RUe 070426-099.jpg
  • Newari Hindus in Bhaktapur, Nepal, gather to celebrate Gai Jatra (the cow festival) where families honor their dead and march through the city, performing  to encourage their passing to heaven.
    KM 3555.jpg
  • Newari Hindus in Bhaktapur, Nepal, gather to celebrate Gai Jatra (the cow festival) where families honor their dead and march through the city, performing  to encourage their passing to heaven.
    KM 3524.jpg
  • Newari Hindus in Bhaktapur, Nepal, gather to celebrate Gai Jatra (the cow festival) where families honor their dead and march or dance through the city, performing  to encourage their passing to heaven.
    KM 3498.jpg
  • Newari Hindus in Bhaktapur, Nepal, gather to celebrate Gai Jatra (the cow festival) where families honor their dead and march or dance through the city, performing  to encourage their passing to heaven.
    KM 3480.jpg
  • Newari Hindus in Bhaktapur, Nepal, gather to celebrate Gai Jatra (the cow festival) where families honor their dead and march or dance through the city, performing  to encourage their passing to heaven.
    KM 3472.jpg
  • Newari Hindus in Bhaktapur, Nepal, gather to celebrate Gai Jatra (the cow festival) where families honor their dead and march or dance through the city, performing  to encourage their passing to heaven.
    KM 3458.jpg
  • Newari Hindus in Bhaktapur, Nepal, gather to celebrate Gai Jatra (the cow festival) where families honor their dead and march or dance through the city, performing  to encourage their passing to heaven.
    KM 3454.jpg
  • Newari Hindus in Bhaktapur, Nepal, gather to celebrate Gai Jatra (the cow festival) where families honor their dead and march through the city, performing  to encourage their passing to heaven. The towers contain photos and possessions of the deceased.
    KM 3413.jpg
  • Hindu chldren dress in costume to celebrate Gai Jatra festival in Bhaktapur, Nepal., 1996.
    KM 3402.jpg
  • Hindu celebrants gather amongst pagodas to celebrate Krishna's birthday at the temple square in Patan Nepal, 1996.
    KM 3258.jpg
  • Hindu celebrants gather amongst pagodas to celebrate Krishna's birthday at the temple square in Patan Nepal, 1996.
    KM 3250.jpg
  • Hindu celebrants gather amongst pagodas to celebrate Krishna's birthday at the temple square in Patan Nepal, 1996.
    KM 3247.jpg
  • A crowd shelters under umbrellas as Hindu celebrants gather amongst pagodas to celebrate Krishna's birthday at the temple square in Patan Nepal, 1996.
    KM 3239.jpg
  • A crowd shelters under umbrellas as Hindu celebrants gather amongst pagodas to celebrate Krishna's birthday at the temple square in Patan Nepal, 1996.
    KM 3208.jpg
  • in Kathmandu, Nepal, 1996.
    KM 3099.jpg
  • in Kathmandu, Nepal, 1996.
    KM 3093.jpg
  • in Kathmandu, Nepal, 1996.
    KM 3085.jpg
  • A hindu ascetic sits outside a temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, 1996.
    KM 2070.jpg
  • A hindu ascetic meditates outside a temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, 1996.
    KM 2067.jpg
  • Ornately carved struts adorm a pagoda temple in Kathmandu, Nepal.
    KM 1959.jpg
  • Ornately carved struts adorm a pagoda temple in Kathmandu, Nepal.
    KM 1956.jpg
  • Ornate sculptures and paintings & a singh lion protect the main door to Hanuman Dhoka Palace in  the Durbar Square temple complex  in Kathmandu, Nepal.
    KM 1947.jpg
  • A guard stands restricts access only to Hindus at Hanuman Dhoka Palace in the  the Durbar Squaretemple complex  in Kathmandu, Nepal.
    KM 1940.jpg
  • Children stand outside a temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, 1996.
    KM 1936.jpg
  • Ornately carved struts adorm a pagoda temple in Kathmandu, Nepal.
    KM 1910.jpg
  • Tibetan Buddhist pilgrims prostrate themselves on a suspension bridge near the Potala, former home of the Dalai Lama. reflects in a pool in Lhasa, Tibet, China.  This was taken in 1986 and the view is now crowded with modern buildings.
    CF 1191.jpg
  • NEPAL, HIMALAYA. Carved Tibetan Buddhist Mani (prayer) stone, reading "Hail to Jewel in the Lotus."
    AA 3109.jpg
  • Gandan Monastery in Ullaanbaatar is one of the biggest religious centers remaining  in Mongolia after Soviet era purges virtually wiped out Tibetan Buddhism in the country.
    MGe 080719-063.jpg
  • Gandan Monastery in Ullaanbaatar is one of the biggest religious centers remaining  in Mongolia after Soviet era purges virtually wiped out Tibetan Buddhism in the country.
    MGe 080719-061.jpg
  • Gandan Monastery in Ullaanbaatar is one of the biggest religious centers remaining  in Mongolia after Soviet era purges virtually wiped out Tibetan Buddhism in the country.
    MGe 080719-056.jpg
  • Gandan Monastery in Ullaanbaatar is one of the biggest religious centers remaining  in Mongolia after Soviet era purges virtually wiped out Tibetan Buddhism in the country.
    MGe 080719-048.jpg
  • Gandan Monastery in Ullaanbaatar is one of the biggest religious centers remaining  in Mongolia after Soviet era purges virtually wiped out Tibetan Buddhism in the country.
    MGe 080719-044.jpg
  • Gandan Monastery in Ullaanbaatar is one of the biggest religious centers remaining  in Mongolia after Soviet era purges virtually wiped out Tibetan Buddhism in the country.
    MGe 080719-030.jpg
  • Gandan Monastery in Ullaanbaatar is one of the biggest religious centers remaining  in Mongolia after Soviet era purges virtually wiped out Tibetan Buddhism in the country.
    MGe 080719-026.jpg
  • Gandan Monastery in Ullaanbaatar is one of the biggest religious centers remaining  in Mongolia after Soviet era purges virtually wiped out Tibetan Buddhism in the country.
    MGe 080719-020.jpg
  • Gandan Monastery in Ullaanbaatar is one of the biggest religious centers remaining  in Mongolia after Soviet era purges virtually wiped out Tibetan Buddhism in the country.
    MGe 080719-019.jpg
  • MONGOLIA. Darhad Valley. "Ovo" shrine above Lake Dood Noor, where travelers leave talismans, such as skulls of prized horses, scarves, money, vodka bottles or religious artifacts. These reflect spiritual traditions of Tibetan Buddhism, animism and shamanism.
    MGe 060704-219.jpg
  • MONGOLIA. Darhad Valley. "Ovo" shrine above Lake Dood Noor, where travelers leave talismans, such as skulls of prized horses, scarves, money, vodka bottles or religious artifacts. These reflect spiritual traditions of Tibetan Buddhism, animism and shamanism.
    MGe 060704-218.jpg
  • An "Ovo" shrine lies above Lake Dood Noor,  in northern Mongolia's Darhad Valley. Travelers revere these sites and often leave talismans, such as skulls of prized horses, scarves, money, vodka bottles or religious artifacts. These reflect spiritual traditions of Tibetan Buddhism, animism and shamanism.  Here, the crutches may be either from someone who was cured from a broken bone, or from someone deceased.
    MGe 060704-217.jpg
  • An "Ovo" shrine lies above Lake Dood Noor,  in northern Mongolia's Darhad Valley. Travelers revere these sites and often leave talismans, such as skulls of prized horses, scarves, money, vodka bottles or religious artifacts. These reflect spiritual traditions of Tibetan Buddhism, animism and shamanism.  Here, the crutches may be either from someone who was cured from a broken bone, or from someone deceased.
    MGe 060704-216.jpg
  • MONGOLIA. Darhad Valley. "Ovo" shrine atop a small pass, where travelers leave talismans, such as skulls of prized horses or religious artifacts. These reflect spiritual traditions of Tibetan Buddhism, animism and shamanism.
    MGe 060702-054.jpg
  • MONGOLIA, Darhad Valley. "Ovo" shrine atop a small pass, where travelers leave talismans, such as sculls of prized horses or religious artifacts.
    MG 1462.jpg
  • Tibetan Buddhist religious icons, including prayer flags, a mani [prayer] wall and a sacred chorten frame Mounts Ama Dablam (R), Lhotse & Everest (far left, only very top showing.)
    KB 1219.jpg
  • An "Ovo" shrine lies above Lake Dood Noor,  in northern Mongolia's Darhad Valley. Travelers revere these sites and often leave talismans, such as skulls of prized horses, scarves, money, vodka bottles or religious artifacts. These reflect spiritual traditions of Tibetan Buddhism, animism and shamanism.  Here, the crutches may be either from someone who was cured from a broken bone, or from someone deceased.
    MGe 060704-216.jpg
  • Gandan Monastery in Ullaanbaatar is one of the biggest religious centers remaining  in Mongolia after Soviet era purges virtually wiped out Tibetan Buddhism in the country.
    MGe 080719-058.jpg
  • Gandan Monastery in Ullaanbaatar is one of the biggest religious centers remaining  in Mongolia after Soviet era purges virtually wiped out Tibetan Buddhism in the country.
    MGe 080719-038.jpg
  • Gandan Monastery in Ullaanbaatar is one of the biggest religious centers remaining  in Mongolia after Soviet era purges virtually wiped out Tibetan Buddhism in the country.
    MGe 080719-028.jpg
  • Gandan Monastery in Ullaanbaatar is one of the biggest religious centers remaining  in Mongolia after Soviet era purges virtually wiped out Tibetan Buddhism in the country.
    MGe 080719-011.jpg
  • Religious culptures and towers adorn the Metropolitan Cathedral in Santiago, Chile.
    CHe 080208-025.jpg