Family prayers at Grand Bassin, Mauritius, beside a statue of Lord Shiva.
At Grand Bassin (Ganga Talao), the sacred volcanic lake that is the spiritual heart of Hindu pilgrimage in Mauritius, a family offers prayers and flowers before a statue of Lord Shiva, continuing a tradition that honors both devotion and the living world.
A child stands proudly with a pet parrot, as if bringing a beloved companion to share in the blessings and serenity of this holy place.
religion
Campanile is 61 m high with electromechanical bells, from late renaissance (1544) and leaning, with a newer top. On 7th August 1585 it was struck by lightning, collapsed onto nearby houses, and the bells melted. Replacements came from England, where Catholic churches were being stripped under Elizabeth I. Rebuilt in 17th and 18th Centuries. The base was reinforced between 1902 and 1906 due to an earthquake in 1902 and consequent leaning. Still said to be unstable.
Venice, Italy
The leaning bell tower of Santo Stefano
A break to pray in the middle of the day.
Bangkok, Thailand
Pause to Pray
Commonly known in English as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha and officially as Wat Phra Si Rattana Satsadaram, Wat Phra Kaew is regarded as the most sacred Buddhist temple in Thailand.
Wat Phra Kaew, Bangkok, Thailand
Wat Phra Kaew
In Westminster Cathedral, before the morning service you may stay on top of the morning news.
Westminster Cathedral, London, UK
Morning News
Tirta Empul temple is a Hindu Balinese water temple located near the town of Tampaksiring, Bali, Indonesia. The temple compound consists of a bathing structure, famous for its holy spring water, where Balinese Hindus go to for ritual purification.
The temple pond has a spring which gives out fresh water regularly, which Balinese Hindus consider to be holy or amritha. Tirta Empul means Holy Spring in Balinese.
Bali, Indonesia
Purification
Christ the king, Almada, Portugal
Christ the King
Doi Suthep is a sacred site to many Thai people. The temple is 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) from the city of Chiang Mai and after you climb 309 steps to reach the pagodas, you'll find a peaceful site to pray.
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Doi Suthep pray
A monk enjoys the Borobudur view, the world's largest Buddhist temple. The temple is decorated with 2,672 relief panels and 504 Buddha statues. The central dome is surrounded by 72 Buddha statues, each seated inside a perforated stupa.
Indonesia
Enjoying the view
In Wat Chedi Luang temple complex, there is a temple where only men enter, where fathers take their sons to pray.
Chiang Mai, Thailand