832-410291 - Buddhist Shrine Swayambhunath Stupa. Monkey Temple Nepal, Kathmandu

1390-870 - Shrine at Umi Jigoku ('Sea Hell'), Beppu, Oita, Kyushu, Japan. Sea Hell is one of seven spectacular Hells of Beppu, a hot spring system of steaming ponds of various colors and geothermal activities for tourist viewing.

1390-829 - Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine, Minami Aso, Kumamoto, Kyushu, Japan. This mystical shrine is nestled in a thick cedar forest with a stone stairway lined with stone lanterns.

1390-828 - Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine, Minami Aso, Kumamoto, Kyushu, Japan. This mystical shrine is nestled in a thick cedar forest with a stone stairway lined with stone lanterns.

1390-827 - Stone lanterns of Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine, Minami Aso, Kumamoto, Kyushu, Japan. This mystical shrine is nestled in a thick cedar forest with a stone stairway lined with stone lanterns.

1390-826 - Stone lanterns of Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine, Minami Aso, Kumamoto, Kyushu, Japan. This mystical shrine is nestled in a thick cedar forest with a stone stairway lined with stone lanterns.

1390-825 - Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine, Minami Aso, Kumamoto, Kyushu, Japan. This mystical shrine is nestled in a thick cedar forest with a stone stairway lined with stone lanterns.

1390-824 - Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine, Minami Aso, Kumamoto, Kyushu, Japan. This mystical shrine is nestled in a thick cedar forest with a stone stairway lined with stone lanterns.

1390-823 - Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine, Minami Aso, Kumamoto, Kyushu, Japan. This mystical shrine is nestled in a thick cedar forest with a stone stairway lined with stone lanterns.

1390-822 - Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine, Minami Aso, Kumamoto, Kyushu, Japan. This mystical shrine is nestled in a thick cedar forest with a stone stairway lined with stone lanterns.

1390-821 - Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine, Minami Aso, Kumamoto, Kyushu, Japan. This mystical shrine is nestled in a thick cedar forest with a stone stairway lined with stone lanterns.

1390-820 - Tori gate at Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine, Minami Aso, Kumamoto, Kyushu, Japan. This mystical shrine is nestled in a thick cedar forest with a stone stairway lined with stone lanterns.

1390-819 - Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine, Minami Aso, Kumamoto, Kyushu, Japan. This mystical shrine is nestled in a thick cedar forest with a stone stairway lined with stone lanterns.

1373-680 - Tikal, Guatemala – Temple V pyramid, frontal view with steep stairway and summit shrine. Built around 700 AD, it stands among the tallest and most imposing structures in the ancient Maya city.

1373-661 - Tikal, Guatemala – Side view of Temple I, the Great Jaguar, showing its steep stepped profile and summit shrine. This iconic structure dominates the eastern edge of the Great Plaza.

1373-659 - Tikal, Guatemala – Temple I viewed from the plaza, its steep profile and elevated shrine symbolizing royal authority and Classic-period Maya architectural mastery.

1373-657 - Tikal, Guatemala – Temple II rises above the forest canopy, its steep stairway and elevated shrine reflecting Classic-period Maya architecture and dynastic symbolism.

1372-2557 - Red railing of an elevated shrine platform with Katsuo-ji’s pagoda in the background, partially obscured by trees in seasonal transition.

1372-2556 - Elevated stone base supporting a red-lacquered shrine structure beneath a hillside forest, with the pagoda of Katsuo-ji in the distance.

1372-2546 - Bright vermilion bridge crosses a reflective pond, leading to a small shrine on an island at Katsuo-ji Temple in Minoh.

1372-2539 - Close-up of a dragon-shaped purification fountain at a temple near Minoh Falls in Osaka, Japan, with red-roofed shrine buildings in the background .Kumano Sansho Gongensha

832-409936 - Foxes, Kitsune, at a small private worship Tsuka shrine altar, one of the thousands little Shinto shrines at Fushimi Inari Taisha head shrine in Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, Japan

1372-2274 - Main shrine buildings of Yūtoku Inari Shrine rising on the forested hillside, a major Inari pilgrimage site founded in 1687, Kashima, Kyushu, Japan.

1372-2273 - Torii gate marking the sacred entrance to Yūtoku Inari Shrine, with pilgrims walking along the shrine approach, Kashima, Saga Prefecture, Japan.

1372-2272 - Colorful festival food stall near the shrine grounds, typical of Japanese temple markets during weekends and holidays, Kashima, Kyushu, Japan.

1372-2271 - Red lantern-style tower standing along the roadside near Yūtoku Inari Shrine, a local landmark reflecting shrine aesthetics, Kashima, Japan.

1372-2270 - Residential buildings and small river channel near Yūtoku Inari Shrine, showing the rural town setting surrounding the historic shrine complex.

1372-2277 - Aerial view of a large bonfire surrounded by crowds during a shrine festival at Yūtoku Inari Shrine, one of Kyushu’s most important Inari shrines.

1372-2276 - Bonfire ceremony held in the shrine courtyard, attended by worshippers and visitors, reflecting communal participation in Shinto seasonal rituals, Kashima, Japan.

1372-2275 - Symmetrical view of the shrine approach with torii gate in the distance, showing the transition from commercial space to sacred grounds, Kashima, Japan.

1372-2194 - Visitors gathered at a massive glowing bonfire for a shinto ritual. Yutoku Inari Shrine Ohitaki Fire Purification Ceremony. Yūtoku Inari Shrine, Saga, Kashima, Kyushu, Japan

1372-2193 - Fire ceremony at Yūtoku Inari Shrine, Kashima, Japan. The brilliant orange blaze symbolizes renewal and the burning away of misfortune.

1372-2192 - Aerial view of the illuminated Yūtoku Inari Shrine during the nighttime fire festival in Kashima, Saga Prefecture, Japan. The grand torii gates and shrine buildings glow under the light of sacred flames.

1372-2160 - Intricate roof carvings and ornate architecture of the Confucius Shrine (Kōshi-byō) in Nagasaki, Japan, reflecting Chinese craftsmanship and cultural heritage.

1372-2159 - Red walls and tiled roofs of the Confucius Shrine (Kōshi-byō) in Nagasaki, Japan, one of the only Confucian temples built by Chinese residents outside China.

1372-2155 - The Confucius Shrine (Kōshi-byō) in Nagasaki, Japan, built by the local Chinese community in 1893. This ornate temple is dedicated to the Chinese philosopher Confucius and features traditional Qing dynasty-style architecture.

1372-2154 - Front courtyard of the Confucius Shrine (Kōshi-byō) in Nagasaki, Japan, showcasing intricate stone carvings and vivid red-and-gold details reflecting Chinese cultural heritage.

1372-2153 - Close-up of ornate dragon and phoenix decorations atop the Confucius Shrine (Kōshi-byō) in Nagasaki, Japan, symbolizing wisdom, strength, and prosperity.

1184-14511 - Cemetery around the Blue mosque or Sakhi Shah-e Mardan Shrine, Kabul, Afghanistan

1184-14510 - Cemetery around the Blue mosque or Sakhi Shah-e Mardan Shrine, Kabul, Afghanistan

1184-14509 - Cemetery around the Blue mosque or Sakhi Shah-e Mardan Shrine, Kabul, Afghanistan

1184-14508 - Cemetery around the Blue mosque or Sakhi Shah-e Mardan Shrine, Kabul, Afghanistan

1184-14507 - Blue mosque or Sakhi Shah-e Mardan Shrine, Kabul, Afghanistan

1184-14506 - Interior of the blue mosque or Sakhi Shah-e Mardan Shrine, Kabul, Afghanistan

1184-14505 - Interior of the blue mosque or Sakhi Shah-e Mardan Shrine, Kabul, Afghanistan

1184-14504 - Blue mosque or Sakhi Shah-e Mardan Shrine, Kabul, Afghanistan

1184-14503 - Blue mosque or Sakhi Shah-e Mardan Shrine, Kabul, Afghanistan

1184-14502 - Blue mosque or Sakhi Shah-e Mardan Shrine, Kabul, Afghanistan

1184-14250 - Shrine of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar, Sehwan, Sindh, Pakistan

1184-14249 - Shrine of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar, Sehwan, Sindh, Pakistan

1184-14248 - Unconscious men after dancing in trance, Shrine of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar, Sehwan, Sindh, Pakistan

1184-14247 - Sufi men in ecstase dancing, Shrine of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar, Sehwan, Sindh, Pakistan

1184-14246 - Sufi men in ecstase dancing, Shrine of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar, Sehwan, Sindh, Pakistan

1184-14245 - Sufi men in ecstase dancing, Shrine of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar, Sehwan, Sindh, Pakistan

1184-14244 - Women walking to the Shrine of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar, Sehwan, Sindh, Pakistan

1184-14242 - Woman sweeping the floor, Shrine of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar, Sehwan, Sindh, Pakistan

1184-14241 - Shrine of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar, Sehwan, Sindh, Pakistan

1372-2041 - Torii gate and lanterns of Mekari Shrine by the sea, with the Kanmon Bridge spanning the Kanmon Strait, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.

1336-1419 - Interior shrine of Songzanlin Monastery in Shangri-La City, Yunnan, China, with golden deity statues and intricate wall carvings illuminated by warm light.

1372-1959 - Kitakyushu, Japan — Torii gate and small shrine near the Kanmon Strait at Mekari Park, facing the strait and Kanmon Bridge.

1382-5577 - Basilica of the National Shrine of the Blessed Virgin of Ta' Pinu, Gharb, Gozo Island, Malta, Mediterranean Sea, Southern Europe

800-4491 - Fertility stone and tori gate at Takino'o Shrine of Futarasan Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Nikko, Tochigi, Japan

800-4490 - Fertility stone and tori gate at Takino'o Shrine of Futarasan Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Nikko, Tochigi, Japan

800-4489 - Takino'o Shrine of Futarasan Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Nikko, Tochigi, Japan

800-4445 - Jingu Shinto Shrine, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan

1382-5394 - Eternal Spring Shrine, Taroko National Park, Hualien district on the east coast.Taiwan also known as Formosa,Republic of China, East Asia

832-408224 - Temple of the sacred Tooth Relic or Sri Dalada Maligawa, Holy Shrine decorated with elephant tusks, Kandy, Sri Lanka

832-408488 - Torii path in Fushimi Inari-Taisha, Lantern, Fushimi-ku, Kyōto, Kyōto Prefecture, Japan

1126-2758 - The Orthodox Church of the Holy Spirit, Vilnius, Lithuania

1131-2374 - Buddhist shrine, George Town, Penang, Malaysia

1382-4686 - Abbey adjoining the church of Mouzon, Ardennes department, Champagne-Ardenne region of northeasthern France, Europe

785-2625 - Sagar Shiv Mandir Hindu Temple on the coast near Poste de Facq on the exotic island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean

1390-482 - Dingguang Temple, aka White Pagoda Temple, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, China

1390-480 - Bronze sculpture of a heavenly warrior in Dingguang Temple, aka White Pagoda Temple, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, China

832-407533 - Sake vault is a traditional Japanese alcoholic drink. drinking a cup of sake in the temple meant an act of unity with higher powers. The temple and shrine of Nikko Tosho-gu

832-407579 - Stone lamp at the seaside close to Floating Torii gate, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima, Japan

832-407580 - View of famous Itsukushima shrine on Miyajima island in Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima, Japan

832-407679 - Mikoshi (Sensoji Temple) of the three shrines festival. Shooting Location: Taito-Ku, Tokyo

801-4512 - Bzantine Frescoes, Kariye Mosque (also Church of the Holy Savior of Chora), UNESCO, Istanbul, Turkey

1131-2355 - Thean Hou Temple to the Goddess Mazu with red and yellow chinese lanterns, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Asia

802-1238 - Geghard monastery, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kotayk, Armenia

832-406885 - FUJIYOSHIDA CITY, JAPAN - SEPT 17TH, 2024: Arakura Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine in Arakurayama Sengen Park on a hot autumn morning in Fujiyoshida City, Japan, Asia

1131-2334 - Temple of the sacred Tooth Relic or Sri Dalada Maligawa, New Shrine room or Alut Maligawa, Kandy, Sri Lanka

1131-2333 - Temple of the sacred Tooth Relic or Sri Dalada Maligawa, Pilgrims in the New Shrine room or Alut Maligawa, Kandy, Sri Lanka

1372-1573 - Symmetrical view through wooden pillars toward a tree-lined stone path and Sanmon Gate at Chion-in Temple in Kyoto during early spring

1372-1572 - Front view of Heian Shrine’s vibrant red main gate with green-tiled roof and symmetrical design framed by pine trees in Kyoto, Japan

1372-1571 - Red torii gate over a busy street filled with cars and lined with trees, leading toward Heian Shrine in Kyoto, Japan

1372-1570 - Urban street scene in Kyoto with a bright red torii gate spanning the road, surrounded by buildings and leafless winter trees

1372-1569 - Urban street scene in Kyoto with a bright red torii gate spanning the road, surrounded by buildings and leafless winter trees

29-5669 - Explore the unique sandstone ribs known as Devils Washboard along the shore in S E Kyushu, Japan with Aoshima shrine in the background

29-5664 - Seiryu-ji Buddhist temple built 1982 on outskists of Aomori, northern Honshu, Japan

29-5663 - Seiryu-ji Buddhist temple built 1982 on outskists of Aomori, northern Honshu, Japan

29-5660 - Sumiyoshi Taisha Shinto shrine, Osaka, Japan

1372-1555 - Small stupa surrounded by rickshaws and people in a Kathmandu street, blending religion and urban life

1372-1550 - Mrigasthali temple stands tall with dedication as locals visit for worship in Kathmandu, Nepal

809-9445 - Buddhist temple. Marble buddhist monk statue in garden. Kontum. Vietnam.

809-9406 - Saint Thecla’s cathedral, Tarragona, Spain. High altarpiece, Catalan gothic, Pere Joan, 1434

1390-411 - Yuanmiao Guan Temple. Quanzhou: Emporium of the World (UNESCO World Heritage), Fujian, China

710-385 - Consecrated Sake Barrels, Meiji Jingu Gyoen, Japan

1382-3945 - Little Hinduist shrine around Le Tampon, Reunion