Madhya Pradesh Photo Gallery

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Narmada Udgam Temple, Amarkantak. Source of Narmada River, Son River and Johila River.

Pilgrims in the rain, Narmada Udgam Temple, Amarkantak

Temple priest and statue of Goddess Narmada, Narmada Udgam Temple, Amarkantak

Statue of Goddess Narmada, Narmada Udgam Temple, Armantak

Bronze sculpture of Shiva and Arjuna, Narmada Udgam Temple, Armankantak

Statue of Shiva, small Nandi Bull and Lingam, Jatashankar Temple, Pachmarhi

Nandi Bull, Shiva as multi-headed snake, Ganesh statue, Baba Mahadev Cave Temple, Pachmarhi

Trishula tridents of Shiva, Bada Mahadev Cave Temple, Pachmarhi

Two families with Shiva at Jatashankar Temple, Pachmarhi

Shiva stature, Jatashankar Temple, Pachmarhi

Shiva Trishula tridents, Ganesh statue and incense at Jatashankar Temple, Pachmarhi

Statue of Ganesh with incense, Jatashankar Temple, Pachmarhi

Shiva Lingam, Bada Mahadev Cave Temple, Pachmarhi

Additional Information: Ram-Raja Mandir, Orchha https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ram_Raja_Temple https://ramrajatemple.mp.gov.in/ https://www.trawell.in/madhya-pradesh/orchha/ram-raja-mandir ...

Basukinath Jyotir Linga Temple, Jarmundi Information

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Basukinath Jyotir Linga Temple, Jarmundi (Jharkhand Photo Gallery) Basukinath Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and is located in Deoghar, Jharkhand, India. The temple is considered ...

Romania Sacred Sites Information

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... founded in the 1970s, and it is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the traditional folk culture of Romania. The museum is home to a large collection of traditional folk houses, churches, and other ...

Romania Photo Gallery

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Bistrita Monastery

Crasna Monastery, Icon of Mary holding Jesus

Darjiu Unitarian Church, 14th century mural

Ieud Hill Church, Interior mural showing Prophet Isaiah gathering people to God’s Temple, Isa 2:2

Ieud Hill Church, 14th century mural of Mary with young Jesus

Church of Maria Radna, Lipova. Painting of Church and Marian apparition

Church of Maria Radna, Lipova. Painting of Church and pilgrims visiting by river boat

Church of Maria Radna, Lipova. Miraculous Icon of Mary and Jesus

Csiksomlyo Monastery, Miercurea Ciuc, Pilgrim touching miraculous statue of the Visitation of Our Lady

Neamt Monastery, 15th century murals covering the interior walls of the church

Nicula Monastery, Pilgrims crawling on knees around 17th century church

Ramet Monastery, Reliquary with bones of different saints

Rohia Monastery, Painting of Angels holding Rohia Church

Sambata Brancoveanu Monastery, Church mural showing Nativity of Jesus

Sambata Brancoveanu Monastery, mural of John baptizing Jesus

Sambata Brancoveanu Monastery, Church mural showing Annunciation of Mary

Sambata Brancoveanu Monastery, Church mural of Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well, John 4

Sucevita Monastery, Fresco of Angels inside of Church

Voronet Monastery, Painted side of 15th century Church

Additional Information: Putna Monastery https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Putna_Monastery https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g3211392-d1547491-Reviews-Putna_Monastery-Putna_Suceava_County_Northeast_Romania.html ...

Algeria Sacred Sites Information

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... and the Tlemcen National Museum, which features exhibits on the history and culture of the region. Tlemcen is also home to a number of traditional markets, where visitors can purchase local crafts and ...

Crete Sacred Sites Information

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... its production of traditional Cretan products, including olive oil, honey, and cheese, which are made by the monks using traditional methods. These products are sold in the monastery's shop and are widely ...

Crete Photo Gallery

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Agia Triada Monastery, Icon of Mary and Jesus

Minoan Bull’s Head sculpture, Heraklion Archaeological Museum

Poppy Goddess sculpture, Heraklion Archaeological Museum

Statue of Pan, Heraklion Archaeological Museum

Keras Kardiotissas Monastery, Miraculous Icon of Mary and Jesus

Keras Kardiotissas Monastery, miraculous Icon of St. Alphonsus

Mone Palianis Nunnery, Miraculous Icon of Mary with Agia Myrtia holy tree

Mone Palianis Nunnery, Mosaic of Mary with child Jesus

Mone Palianis Nunnery, painting of Mary with child Jesus

Additional Information: Cave of St. Paraskevi https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skotino_Cave https://www.interkriti.org/crete/iraklion/agia_paraskevi_cave.html ...

Montenegro Photo Gallery

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Holy Trinity Monastery of Pljevlja, sacred spring

Our Lady of the Rocks, Perast, Icon of Mary holding Jesus

Our Lady of the Rocks, Perast, Painting of Lake and Church

Additional Information: Praskvica Monastery https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Praskvica_Monastery https://www.panacomp.net/praskvica-monastery/ ...

Sardinia Photo Gallery

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Basilica della Santissima Trinita de Saccargia

Basilica di Nostra Signora di Bonaria, Cagliari

Santuario Nuragico di Santa Vittoria, Pozzo Sacro

Strange rock carvings at Necropoli di Su Crucifissu Mannu

Additional Information: Tomba di Giganti Coddu Vecchiu https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giants'_grave_of_Coddu_Vecchiu https://m.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=1401 ...

Megalithic Sites Photo Gallery

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Mein Hirion Standing Stones, Anglesey Island

Penrhos Feilw standing stones, Holy Island

Additional Information: Harold’s Stones, Trellech https://m.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=1400 https://www.britainexpress.com/attractions.htm?attraction=394 ...

Megalithic Sites Photo Gallery

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Eve Stone, Beckhampton Longstones, Avebury

Cheesewring with scholar and author Paul Broadhurst, Cornwall

Long Meg and Her Daughters Stone Ring, Little Salkeld

The Whispering Knights, Rollright Stone Ring, Oxfordshire

Yockenthwaite Stone Ring, North Yorkshire

Additional Information: Avebury stone ring https://sacredsites.com/europe/england/avebury.html https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avebury ...

Christian Sites Photo Gallery

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St Mary’s Church, Dolgellau, stained glass window of Mary and baby Jesus with three Magi

Stained glass window showing arrival of St Non and St David in Brittany, St Non’s Chapel, St David’s

St Gwenfaen’s Well (Ffynnon Santes Gwenfaen), Holy Island

Tapestry with St Melangell, St Melangell’s Church

Stained glass window of St Melangell, Prince Brochwel and rabbit, St Melangell’s Church

St Winefride’s Chapel, Holywell, painting

Stained glass window of Saint Winefride and Saint Beuno, St Winefride’s Chapel, Holywell

Miraculous healing spring at St Winefride’s Chapel, Holywell

Tapestry of St Winefride, St Winefride’s Chapel, Holywell

Additional Information: Virtuous Well or St. Anne’s Well, Trellech https://m.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=8277 https://insearchofholywellsandhealingsprings.com/2015/09/19/a-tump-three-stones-and-a-virtuous-well-the-wonders-of-trellech/ ...

Christian Sites Photo Gallery

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Bath Cathedral, sculptures on sides of front of cathedral showing angels climbing to heaven

Glastonbury Tor, Pilgrims inside St. Michael’s Tower

Glastonbury Tor with St. Michael’s Tower

Gloucester Cathedral, painting inside cathedral

Hereford Cathedral, stained glass of Christ with disciples at last supper

Launceston Church Of St Mary Magdalene, Cornwall

Miraculous Icon of Mary, Our Lady of Caversham Church, Reading

Rudston Church and ancient monolith in churchyard

Saint Withburga’s Well behind church, Dereham

Salisbury Cathedral, stained glass window

Miraculous Icon of Mary, Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham

Priest with students and miraculous Icon of Mary, Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham

Wells Cathedral, stained glass of three Magi offering gifts to Jesus

Worcester Cathedral Of The Blessed Mary, stained glass of Noah receiving instructions on building the Ark, Genesis 6:13-22

Worcester Cathedral Of The Blessed Mary, stained glass showing pairs of animals entering Noah’s Ark

Additional Information: St. Nonna’s Church, Altarnon https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Nonna%27s_Church,_Altarnun https://www.britainexpress.com/attractions.htm?attraction=4309 ...

Mexico, Catholic Sites

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Painting of Basilica de los Remedios and Mary with baby Jesus

Miraculous statue of Mary with baby Jesus, Basilica de los Remedios

Miraculous statue of Mary, Basilica of Our Lady of Zapopan, Guadalajara

Painting of Mary, Marian center near Basilica of Our Lady of Zapopan, Guadalajara

Painting of Juan Diego and apparition of Mary, Church of Guadalupe, San Cristobal

Statue of Juan Diego with miraculous image of Mary imprinted on his fabric cloak, Church of Guadalupe, San Cristobal

Stained glass window showing Virgin of Guadalupe, Church of Guadalupe, San Cristobal

Stained glass window showing Juan Diego seeing apparition of Virgin Mary, Church of Guadalupe, San Cristobal

Miraculous statue of Mary holding baby Jesus, Church of Virgin of Candelaria, Tlacotalpan

Small statues of Virgin Mary for sale in market near Church of Virgin Mary, Juquila

Image of miraculous statue of Virgin Mary on t-shirt, for sale in market near Church of Virgin Mary, Juquila

Painting of Great Pyramid of Cholula with Basilica and Statue of Virgin Mary, Cholula

Basilica of Our Lady of Remedies on top of Great Pyramid of Cholula

Sanctuary of Nuestra Senora del Carmen, Catemaco

Miraculous statue of Mary holding baby Jesus, Sanctuary of Nuestra Senora del Carmen, Catemaco

Miraculous statue of the Black Christ of Otatitlan

Painting of women carrying statue of Black Christ of Otatitlan

Miraculous image of Jesus on cloth, main altar at Santuario del Divino Rostro

Stained glass image of Jesus, Santuario del Divino Rostro

Image painted on tiles of first apparition of Virgin Mary to Juan Diego, Santuario del Señor del Sacromonte Amecameca

Santuario del Señor del Sacromonte Amecameca

Additional Information: Basilica de Los Remedios, Naucalpan de Juarez https://es.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bas%C3%ADlica_de_Nuestra_Se%C3%B1ora_de_los_Remedios http://www.basilicadelosremedios.com/ ...

Albania Photo Gallery

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Statue of Baba Ali Tomorri, Mount Tomorr

Pilgrims entering Tekke of Sari Salltiku, Mali I Krujes

First chamber of Tekke of Sari Salltiku, Mali I Krujes

Pilgrim entering main cave chamber of Tekke of Sari Salltiku, Mali I Krujes

Pilgrims lighting candles in main cave chamber, Tekke of Sari Salltiku, Mali I Krujes

Inside masoleums at Tekke Melcanit, Korce

Additional Information: Tekke of Sari Salltiku, Mali i Krujes https://www.silvertraveladvisor.com/review?id=200392 https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bektashi_Order ...

Iraq Photo Gallery 2

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Prophet Ezekiel’s Mausoleum, Kifl, Babylon

Maqam of Imam Ali (a place where Imam Ali stood and prayed), Ezekiel’s tomb, Kifl, Babylon

Kufa Mosque, Shrines of Muslim ibn Aqeel and Hani ibn Urwa, Kufa

Kufa Mosque, Shrine of Muslim ibn Aqeel, Kufa

Kufa Mosque, Shrines of Muslim ibn Aqeel and Hani ibn Urwa, Kufa. This particular enclosure in the photograph marks the place where Imam Ali was wounded with a sword.

Mausoleums of two sons of Muslim ibn Aqeel, Musayab

Tapestry of mausoleums of two sons of Muslim ibn Aqeel, Musayab

The shrine of Alhamza Alsharqi’s wife, Diwaniya

Hanana Mosque, Najaf. This particular shrine in the Hanana mosque marks the place where Imam Hussein’s head was placed after the battle of Karbala.

Hanana Mosque, Najaf. This small shrine inside the mosque marks the place where Imam Hussein’s head was temporarily placed before burial.

Mausoleums of Imam Ali Alhadi and Imam Hasan Alaskari, Samarra

In the basement of the Mausoleums of Imam Ali Alhadi and his son Imam Hasan Alaskari in Samarra stands the shrine where Imam Almahdi (the grandson of Imam Ali Alhadi) is believed to have disappeared.

Painting of Imam Ali and his two sons Hassan and Hussein

Painting of Twelve Shia Imams, with Imam Ali in center

Painting of Abbas, brother of Imam Hussein

Additional Information: Sacred sites and pilgrimage in Shia Islam Mausoleum of Imam Ali, Najaf https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imam_Ali_Mosque ...

Iraq Photo Gallery 1

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Pilgrims walking to Shrine of Alhamza Alsharqi, Qadisiya

Pilgrims resting at Mausoleum of Hamzah Algharbi, Babylon

Mosaic of Lion at Temple of Ishtar, Babylon

Mausoleum of Alshareef Alradhi, Kadhimiya, Baghdad

Mausoleum of Abdul Qadir Gilani, Baghdad

Tomb of Sheikh Salih, the son of Abdul Qadir Gilani, at the Mausoleum of Abdul Qadir Gilani, Baghdad

Mausoleums of 7th Imam Musa Alkadhim and 9th Imam Muhammad Aljawad, Kadhimiya, Baghdad

Road sign showing dome of Mausoleum of Imam Ali

Tapestry showing mausoleums of 7th Imam Musa Alkadhim and 9th Imam Muhammad Aljawad, Kadhimiya, Baghdad

Pilgrims at mausoleum of Imam Hussein, Karbala

Mausoleum of Abbas, brother of Imam Hussein, Karbala

Additional Information: Sacred sites and pilgrimage in Shia Islam Mausoleum of Imam Ali, Najaf https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imam_Ali_Mosque ...

Tukey Photo Gallery

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Shrine of Abdurrahman Gazi Mezarlığı, Erzurum

Shrine of Joshua, Joshua’s Hill, Beykoz, Istanbul

Pilgrims at Shrine of Eyup Sultan, Istanbul

Family posing for photograph at Shrine of Eyup Sultan, Istanbul

Church of Saint Anthony of Padua, Taksim, Istanbul

Shrine of Hazrat Shemsuddin of Tabriz (teacher of Rumi) Konya

Shrine of Sufi sage Haji Bektash Veli, Hacibektas, Nevshehir

Painting of Sufi sage Haji Bektas Veli, Hacibektas, Nevshehir

Pool of Abraham and Halil-Ür Rahman Lake, Sanliurfa

Pilgrims praying at Shrine of Veysel Karani, Ziyarat

Additional Information: Eyup Sultan, Istanbul https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ey%C3%BCp_Sultan_Mosque Church of Saint Anthony of Padua, ...

Montana & Wyoming Gallery

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Morning sun’s first light on Chief Mountain, Montana

Native American sweat lodge wooden frame and Chief Mountain, Montana

Native American sweat lodge wooden frame and cloth prayer markings on trees, Chief Mountain

Cloth prayer markings on trees, Chief Mountain

Morning sun’s first light on Symmetry Spire and Mount Saint John over Jenny Lake, Grand Tetons, Wyoming

Symmetry Spire and Mount Saint John over Jenny Lake, Grand Tetons, Wyoming

Additional Information: Chief Mountain, Montana https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chief_Mountain https://starseedgatherings.tripod.com/id32.html ...

Nomadics: Flexibility with Martin Gray

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... the body while simultaneously drawing attention to mental and emotional blocks. Practice of this form also yields the benefits of internal organ massage, stimulation of a large number of acupuncture points, ...

Narmada Udgam Temple, Amarkantak. Source of Narmada River, Son River and Johila River.

Narmada Udgam Temple, Amarkantak

Pilgrims in the rain, Narmada Udgam Temple, Amarkantak

Narmada Udgam Temple, Amarkantak

Temple priest and statue of Goddess Narmada, Narmada Udgam Temple, Amarkantak

Statue of Goddess Narmada, Narmada Udgam Temple, Armantak

Bronze sculpture of Shiva and Arjuna, Narmada Udgam Temple, Armankantak

Ram Raja Temple, Orchha

Ram Raja Temple, Orchha

Bada Mahadev Cave Temple, Pachmarhi

Statue of Shiva, small Nandi Bull and Lingam, Jatashankar Temple, Pachmarhi

Nandi Bull, Shiva as multi-headed snake, Ganesh statue, Baba Mahadev Cave Temple, Pachmarhi

Trishula tridents of Shiva, Bada Mahadev Cave Temple, Pachmarhi

Two families with Shiva at Jatashankar Temple, Pachmarhi

Shiva stature, Jatashankar Temple, Pachmarhi

Shiva Trishula tridents, Ganesh statue and incense at Jatashankar Temple, Pachmarhi

Statue of Ganesh with incense, Jatashankar Temple, Pachmarhi

Shiva Lingam, Bada Mahadev Cave Temple, Pachmarhi

Cozia Monastery

Bistrita Monastery

Curtea De Arges Monastery

Crasna Monastery, Icon of Mary holding Jesus

Darjiu Unitarian Church,

Darjiu Unitarian Church, 14th century mural

Hurezi Monastery

Dintr Un Lemn Monastery

Ieud Hill Wooden Church

Ieud Hill Church, Interior mural showing Prophet Isaiah gathering people to God’s Temple, Isa 2:2

Ieud Hill Church, 14th century mural of Mary with young Jesus

Church of Maria Radna, Lipova

Church of Maria Radna, Lipova. Painting of Church and Marian apparition

Church of Maria Radna, Lipova. Painting of Church and pilgrims visiting by river boat

Church of Maria Radna, Lipova

Church of Maria Radna, Lipova. Miraculous Icon of Mary and Jesus

Csiksomlyo Monastery, Miercurea Ciuc, Pilgrim touching miraculous statue of the Visitation of Our Lady

Neamt Monastery

Neamt Monastery, 15th century murals covering the interior walls of the church

Nicula Monastery, Pilgrims crawling on knees around 17th century church

Putna Monastery

Ramet Monastery Church

Ramet Monastery, Reliquary with bones of different saints

Rohia Monastery, Painting of Angels holding Rohia Church

Sambata Brancoveanu Monastery

Sambata Brancoveanu Monastery

Sambata Brancoveanu Monastery

Sambata Brancoveanu Monastery, Church mural showing Nativity of Jesus

Sambata Brancoveanu Monastery, mural of John baptizing Jesus

Sambata Brancoveanu Monastery, Church mural showing Annunciation of Mary

Sambata Brancoveanu Monastery, Church mural of Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well, John 4

Sihastria Monastery

Sinaia Monastery

Sucevita Monastery, Fresco of Angels inside of Church

Voronet Monastery, Painted side of 15th century Church

Voronet Monastery

Agia Triada Monastery

Agia Triada Monastery, Icon of Mary and Jesus

Arkadi Monastery

Cave of St. Paraskevi

Minoan Bull’s Head sculpture, Heraklion Archaeological Museum

Poppy Goddess sculpture, Heraklion Archaeological Museum

Statue of Pan, Heraklion Archaeological Museum

Keras Kardiotissas Monastery

Keras Kardiotissas Monastery

Keras Kardiotissas Monastery, Miraculous Icon of Mary and Jesus

Keras Kardiotissas Monastery, miraculous Icon of St. Alphonsus

Mone Palianis Nunnery

Mone Palianis Nunnery, Miraculous Icon of Mary with Agia Myrtia holy tree

Mone Palianis Nunnery, Mosaic of Mary with child Jesus

Mone Palianis Nunnery, painting of Mary with child Jesus

Panagia Kera Church

Holy Trinity Monastery of Pljevlja

Holy Trinity Monastery of Pljevlja, sacred spring

Moracha Monastery, fresco of Elijah

Moracha Monastery

Ostrog Monastery

Ostrog Monastery

Podmalinsko Monastery

Our Lady of the Rocks, Perast

Our Lady of the Rocks, Perast, Icon of Mary holding Jesus

Our Lady of the Rocks, Perast, Painting of Lake and Church