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A gypsy woman paints intricate henna designs for a few coins. The design will wear off in 2 to 3 weeks.
Swami in elaborate costume on parade at Kumba Mela.
The sun sets like a golden ball of fire over the rooftops of Tanah Lot.
Bull shaped sarcophagus at cremation ceremony of princess of Ubud.
Young girl dancing at Royal Palace.
Elderly man with young boy in procession during cremation ceremony for princess of Ubud.
Children parade mythological creature Barong through streets during annual Galungan celebrations.
Male dancer portraying demon character during dance at Royal Palace.
Women carrying offerings in procession at cremation ceremony of princess of Ubud.
Beach vendor selling hot corn on cob on Kuta Beach.
Cigarette salesman and tourists on beach.
Sarcophogus carrying princesss of Ubud at procession of her cremation ceremony.
Mythological creatures on side of sarcophagus at royal cremation ceremony.
Bathers having spiritual and physical cleansing on auspicious day at Tirta Empul water temple near Ubud.
Local boy carrying stack of surf boards on his head on beach.
Group of young village boys from Ubud.
Young boys from local gamelan group play music at Ubud market during Galungan celebrations.
Making prayers at sacred baths of Tirta Empul.
Large stone carvings of Buddha on sale at roadside carving shop.
Giant head of garuda at Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park.
Dancer dressed as Hanuman monkey king performing at Royal Palace.
Beach vendor selling hot corn on cob on Kuta Beach.
Kecak dance at temple.
Balinese surfer taking tourists with longboards out for surf lesson.
Mass cremation in temple grounds .
Flowers in water at sacred springs of Tirta Empul.
Colourful souvenirs for sale at Ubud market.
Wos river winding through Campuan Gulley on outskirts of Ubud.
Colourful souvenirs for sale at Ubud market.
Holidaymakers on Kuta Beach.
Bathers having spiritual and physical cleansing on auspicious day at Tirta Empul water temple near Ubud.
Chatting to locals on Kuta beach.
Female dancer performing at Ubud Royal Palace.
Clowns performing in Royal Palace at funeral of princess of Ubud.
Three friends ready to bathe at Tirta Empul sacred springs.
Female dancer performing at Royal Palace.
Dancing pair performing at Royal Palace.
Horse riding on Seminyak Beach.
Local families playing at waters edge on Seminyak Beach.
Female dancer performing at Royal Palace.
Couple strolling along at sunset on Legian Beach.
Mass cremation in temple grounds .
Danger flags mark dangerous rips on Kuta beach.
Dancers performing epic Mahabarata story at Royal Palace.
Female dancer performing at Ubud Royal Palace.
Locals playing at waters edge on Seminyak Beach.
Woman giving offerings to shrine while bathing at Tirta Empul sacred baths.
Holidaymakers on Kuta Beach.
Elaborate sarcophagus for princess of Ubud going up in flames at her cremation ceremony.
Young boys from local gamelan group play music at Ubud market during Galungan celebrations.
Traditional bull-shaped sarcophagus going up in flames at cremation ceremony.
Giant head of garuda at Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park.
Tourists on sands of Kuta beach.
Dance troupe marching in parade at cremation ceremony of princess of Ubud.
Local man painting temporary tattoo on tourist's shoulder at Kuta Beach.
Sarcophogus carrying princesss of Ubud at procession of her cremation ceremony.
Dancers dressed in horse costumes perform at Royal Palace for funeral of princess.
Sarcophogus carrying princesss of Ubud at procession of her cremation ceremony.
Elaborate sarcophagus containing body of princess of Ubud at her cremation ceremony.
Bathers having spiritual and physical cleansing on auspicious day at Tirta Empul water temple near Ubud.
Dancers dressed in horse costumes in performance at Royal Palace for funeral of princess.
Evening surfers strolling on beach with their surfboards.
Strollers at sunset on Legian Beach.
Local girl selling snacks on beach.
Dancers dressed in horse costumes perform at Royal Palace for funeral of princess.
Group of young village boys from Ubud.
Village men making bamboo and rice decorations ready for ceremony.
Young girl dancing at Royal Palace.
Bull shaped sarcophagus at cremation ceremony of princess of Ubud is paraded through streets.
Rice harvester in fields around Ubud.
Village man making bamboo and rice decorations ready for ceremony.
Joggers at sunset on Legian Beach.
Tourists hanging out and enjoying Kuta Beach scene.
Holidaymakers on Kuta Beach.
Elaborately decorated costume of Barong, benevolent half-man half-lion creature.
Benevolent Barong paraded through street to instill good luck during annual Galungan celebrations.
Bathers having spiritual and physical cleansing on auspicious day at Tirta Empul water temple near Ubud.
Solitary surfer walking on beach at sunset on Legian Beach.
Crowds of tourists hanging out and enjoying Kuta Beach scene.
Detail of stone carving with women and water container.
Sarcophogus carrying princesss of Ubud at procession of her cremation ceremony.
Photograph of princess of Ubud being carried at front of cremation ceremony procession.
Women carrying offerings in procession at cremation ceremony of princess of Ubud.
Beach vendor selling hot corn on cob on Kuta Beach.
Female dancer performing at Royal Palace.
Group of children playing at water's edge on Kuta Beach.
Kecak dance at temple.
Female dancer performing at Ubud Royal Palace.
Strolling on beach at sunset.
Traditional bull-shaped sarcophagus going up in flames at cremation ceremony.
Topeng mask dancer performing at Royal Palace.
Bathers having spiritual and physical cleansing on auspicious day at Tirta Empul water temple near Ubud.
Large stone carvings at roadside shop.
Dancers dressed in horse costumes in performance at Royal Palace for funeral of princess.
Topeng mask dancer performing at Royal Palace.
Dance troupe marching in parade at cremation ceremony of princess of Ubud.
Bathers having spiritual and physical cleansing on auspicious day at Tirta Empul water temple near Ubud.
Effigy of Barong on side of sarcophagus at royal cremation ceremony.
The benevolent and charming character of Barong (the mythological lion) gleams in the sunshine on Galungan Dance Day.
A local guy from Kintamani dressed in formal attire for a temple ceremony.
Hands pressed together in devotion. Hindu worshippers at the Pura Ulun Danu temple in Kintamani on Kuningan Day.
Longboarder walking on beach.
Float for Nyepi procession.
Superbly crafted hand-painted puppets for sale in Ubud.
Proud and beautifully presented horse with dokar (cart) wait for passengers on the Kuta beach road.
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A young boy tends to his family cattle at the annual elephant festival.
Portrait of group of young girls.
A beautiful collection of shells from the beach at Lovina.
Traditional Thai crisps at Sampeng lane, Chinatown
Monorail.
Horse and chariot sculpture.
Buddha statues at Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon.
People attending purification ceremony on beach.
Traditional mythical Chinese guard at Bangkok's largest and oldest temple, Wat Pho, the wat is the national headquarters for teaching and preservation of traditional Thai medicine
Portrait of surf lifesaver on beach.
Carved entrance to Goa Gaja caves.
Waiting for a fare in a traditionally brightly painted horse and cart out front of the Denpasar market
The sun sets golden over Patong beach
A female monkey cradles her new born baby in the Ubud Monkey Forest.
Taoist spirit medium in trance with large objects pierced though both cheeks, Vegetarian Festival.
Catching your own fish in Chatuchak market, Bangkok
A prize camel displays his finest attire at the Pushkar camel fair.
Golden Buddha statue at Wat Intharawihan.
Golden head piece detail at Great Elephant March.
Elaborate face paint and adorned costume of Theyam dancer performing dance of the living goddess.
One can see painted elephants galore at the elephant festival.
Serene face of Buddha glows in morning sun on 32 meter state at Wat Inthrawihan.
Water spouts from moss covered stone nymphs in the bathing pools of Goa Gajah Temple.
Small, moss covered stone figurine shelters in a cave like shrine fed by a natural spring in Ubud.
Muslim boys seen in a frenzy of dance as an exquisite Tajir is paraded through town to celebrate the Muslim festival of Moharam.
Local men show off their prize racing pigeons at the annual race meeting, a specialty of Lovina.
Boy from Veipaa village in Mekeo region climbs betel nut tree with string around his feet to search for ripe betel nuts or buai.
Cute girls selling pencils.
Portrait of sadhu.
Dancers performing the Kechak dance.
A happy winner from Lovina shows off his prize homing pigeon at the annual race meeting, a Lovina speciality.
Female dancers from Bhil tribe at Gangaur Festival street parade.
Food seller in bazaar.
Cliffs of Benn Buckler and South Head.
The fierce, defensive face of a Raksas (nocturnal demon) carved in stone in Batubulan.
A statue of Ganesh, son of Shiva and Parvati (remover of obstacles), riding his vehicle the shrew.
Dreamland beach in Bali with its white cliffs and newly built warungs (cafe) is a rapidly growing tourist destination.
The Palace of Westminster, one of the finest examples of Early English Gothic ( 1180-1280 ) still standing, London
Two young boys selling ornaments made of shells at Tanah Lot.
Serenity in stone. A beautifully carved image of Buddha holds a red lotus in Batubulan.
Rajastani folk band at Elephant Festival.
Cooked birds for sale in Bangkok's Chinatown.
One of a thousand carvings of gods and goddesses that decorate the imposing Meenakshi temple of Madurai.
Stick dancers performing at annual elephant festival.
Camel at Pushkar camel fair.
Effigies of goddess Gauri and Lord Shiva balanced on heads of dancers performing at Gangaur Festival.
Men preparing chariots at taoist Temple to carry effigies of the nine Emperor Gods through the streets.
Bright mobiles decorate the top of cane poles on the roadside of Seminyak, near Kuta
A colourful crowd of onlookers gathers on the rooftops of the old city to witness the Muslim festival of Moharam.
Offering shelter, bright umbrellas on the beach in Seminyak are put to good use while offerings are made to the ocean during the annual Kuningan temple ceremony
The cliffs at the end of the Ulluwatu Peninsula and the Indian Ocean with rolling waves, is a favourite and popular spot in Bali.
Young girls in yellow and white dresses at temple ceremony.
Two Barongs dance their way through the streets of Ubud in a colourful Galungan Day procession.
Dance group from Malai island beating kundu drums at Goroka show.
Cycling through Vondelpark. A must for all visitors to Amsterdam.
A Denpasar Produce market stall selling traditional nasi or rice with your own choice of champur or a mixture of meat and vegetables
The doors of the city palace feature intricate metal gilding and painting.
Cliffs of Benn Buckler on North Bondi headland.
Khaosan Road filled with people during Songkran Water Festival.
Young surf lifesavers racing with surfboards at children's surf carnival.
Farmer carrying sack through rice paddies.
A golden buddha standing 32 metres high catches the morning sun at Wat Intharawihan
A cheeky, tropical parrot fom the Taman Barung Bali Bird Park.
Papier mache effigy to be used in religious procession.
One of the elaborate Moghul style buildings featured inside the city palace complex.
Woman walking on Palm Beach.
32 meter golden Buddha stands glowing in morning sun at Wat Inthrawihan in Banglampu area.
Woman prays at Malakoval Temple.
Wood carving of the Hindu goddess Dewi Shri for sale in Ubud.
Portrait of smiling boy.
People attending purification ceremony on beach.
Devotees at Shiva Temple - Manikaran, Himachal Pradesh
Drummers and Kata Kali dancers at the annual Pooram Festival - Thrissur, Kerala
Shopping inside the Queen Victoria building.
A snake charmer hypnotises his cobra at the gates of the City Palace.
Puzzled onlookers explore two giant heads at the Bondi to Bronte sculptures by the sea festival.
Colourful towering arrangements of fruit and sweets to be carried into the Pura Dalem temple as offerings on ceremonial day.
Street performer entertaining shoppers in the Pittstreet mall.
Legian beach at sunset.
Asoro mudmen at Goroka show.
Men riding decorated elephants at the annual Pooram Festival - Thrissur, Kerala
At Ajanta caves the reclining Buddha prepares for his journey to Nirvana.
Elephant dressed in silk and gold and colourfully painted at Elephant Festival.
People surrounding food stalls on beach.
Vishnu Sadhu wearing elaborate 'Tilaka' on his forehead
The Queen Victoria statue outside the Queen Victoria building on George Street, downtown Sydney.
Sadhu making Puja at Maha Devi Shrine brings offerings during Kumbh Mela.
A child of the sea gypsies ( the Moken people ) - Ko Lipe, Surin Province
At the Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon in Ayuthaya Historical Park, there's a large reclining Buddha swaythed in sacred robes and with the usual offerings, this part of the park was once a famous meditation wat
A temple guardian, looking lovely, stands in the doorway of an Ubud Temple
On the morning of Kuningan, individual prayers are made at the family shrine before all move to the village temple to pray.
Close-up of monkey eating.
Pura Besakih complex of 23 temples.
Tuk tuks, or three wheeler taxis, are a fast and cheap means of transport in Bangkok
Image of Durga on her tiger.
Two fishermen on Narabeen beach on North Shore.
Darling Harbour dragon boat racing during Chinese New Year celebrations.
Portrait of female Makeo dancer.
An impersonator of the Gods as Kali
Sunbathers and swimmers at Manly beach.
A giant, red parrot from the Taman in Nusa Dua.
Appearing like floating spirits women carry offerings to the gods during the Pura Dalem in Ubud.
A smile from ear to ear. A young fella from Kuta shows off his grin while his two slightly wary sisters watch on.
People in Double Six night club at Legian.
On the Ceremonial day of Kuningan, Hindu devotees ready themselves for a holy bath in the Tirta Empul. Hindu worshippers believe the waters have magical powers.
The Strand Arcade in Pitt St Mall.
At the Air Panas (hot springs) Banjar, locals and tourists alike enjoy the natural spring waters cascading from the mouths of mythical Nagas.
Portrait of woman in conical hat holding scythe in front of rice field.
Art work made from coloured flour (rangoli).
Offerings of flowers and incense are given daily in Thailand to appease the spirits
Horses and their riders both rest at the Dokar taxi ranch at Kuta beach.
Costumed dancing horse at Elephant Festival.
People bathing in sea at Bondi Beach with Benn Buckler headland in background.
A South Indian devotee with mouth and tongue piercing at Thaipusam festival. Devotees come to implore Hindu deity, Lord Murugan, to absolve their bad karma.
The local ferry boat - floating baskets, are the only way across the Tungabhadra river. They are dry and safe and cost only a few rupees.
A gilded griffin like creature guards the shrines of the Kwa Bahal or the Golden Temple of Patan
Morning prayers at the Mamallapuram rock temples - Mamallapuram, Tamil Nadu
A procession walks past carrying the 'seat of the gods' during celebrations at the Pura Dalem temple.
Great Elephant March parade.
Contented faces of young Sukawati school boys.
A clever local covers up against a hot Kuta sun.
Sunglasses vendor on beach.
Elderly woman holding prize fighting cock.
Lord Brahma sits together with Quan Yin in a quiet corner of the temple grounds in the Banglampu district
Vijay Villas, the Maharaja of Gujurat' palaces in Mandvi.
Bronze and silver statues of Hindu deities for sale in Ubud.
Beach football game and children playing in shallows.
People burn incense and hold offerings at ceremony on beach.
Male and female Matschies tree kangaroos, Lae Rainforest Habitat.
People relaxing on beach after ceremony.
The standard Balinese mode of transport, motorbikes lined up in Denpasar
Sadhu with trident - Rishikesh, Uttar Pradesh
The original capital of the Thai kingdom and one of Thailand's Heritage Sites - Sukhothai Historical Park, Sukhothai Province
Portrait of man with hibiscus flowers on head from Maipa village in Makeo region west of Moresby.
Being blessed by an elephant - Tamil Nadu
A pilgrim brings offerings of food and flowers which he will give to the deities at the Sri Meenakshi Temple in Madurai.
Colourful body art created on the face of this young Jaipurian boy celebrating Holi festival.
Tourists sunbathing on Kuta Beach.
Portrait of tribesman with painted face from Koroba group of Tari.
Male performer mimicing female dancing at Pushkar camel fair.
The huge sun dial known as the 'prince of dials' in Old Delhi. The sun dial was constructed by Jai Singh in 1725.
Fortune tellers from Manali.
Statue of legendary wrestler Jayamel, said to have the strength of 10 men and guardian of Nyatapola Temple in Durbar Square, Bhaktapur
Images of Buddha and people at Wat Phra That Doi Suthep.
Sunda Upasunda dance performed at Ubud Palace.
The Sanghyang Jaran trance dance from Bali. A young boy rides his horse or jaran around a coconut husk fire in a trance like state, to eventually 'fire dance'.
From the inside looking out - Princess Caves, Krabi
Chinese Smorgasboard in Sydney.
At Thanon Mahatat, a side-street stall offers an array of traditional naturopathic and homeopathic medicines
Prayer at Kumba Mela Festival.
A rickshaw driver cycles down a narrow street.
Kula women dancers in traditional costume.
Katakali dancer in costume.
Detailed view of the clock tower of the Royal Palace (Koninklijk Paleis), completed in 1665.
Royalty in sculpture, detail of the Palace of Westminster, London, England
Traditional male stick dancers performing at annual elephant festival.
The mythological lion creature Barong, makes his way under silk umbrellas to the temple on Galungan Day.
Boogie boarders coming in from sea at sunset.
The trippy musician by the sea, this gentleman will read your fortune for a few coins on Anjuna beach.
The magnificent buildings and statues of Wat Phra Kaew in Bangkok, this mythical creature is known as Kinnara and proudly stands guard, it is human from the waist up and ostrich like from there down and it represents celestial love and compassion
Numerous food stalls line the pavements of Chinatown's busy roadways
Two boys in traditional Khmer era attire playing.
Fruit vendor in Dwarka.
A woman wearing a beautiful silk outfit and carrying offerings arrives at the Pura Pusering Jagat temple for Galungan day.
High five's and games for local Balinese boys on Seminyak beach.
In splendid safron and white costumes, a dance troop dancing the tales of Krishna joins the parade at the annual elephant festival.
Hindu pilgrims, carrying offerings and dressed in formal finery, file through the gates of the Pura Ulun Danu temple of Kintamani for Kuningan Day.
With his hand raised in a friendly gesture, this Sadhu of the Vaishnava sect reclines happily in the sun. His pronounced forehead markings are called 'tilaka' and signify his sect, Kumba Mela Festival.
Creatures of the forest come alive with a bit of help from local flora
A shady canal scene looking south down Prinsengracht.
Effigies of goddess Gauri and Lord Shiva balanced on heads of dancers performing at Gangaur Festival.
A sadhu or holy man wears a tilaka marking on his forehead. A tilaka is said to awaken the 'third eye'.
A woman selling Rajasthani puppets at a craft market in Udaipur.
Young people walking and playing on beach.
Asoro mudman lifting up mask.
Sunbathers on Bondi Beach.
Statue of Vishnu - Rishikesh, Uttar Pradesh
Soldier on mount in front of the Palace of Westminster, London, England
Portrait of smiling woman.
Tall Ship replica on Harbour on Australia Day.
People participating in purification ceremonies on beach.
Fishing and fish, the staple diet and income for all islanders, Trang
A golden Buddha stands gracefully in an outdoors shrine in Bangkok's Banglampu district
Detail of elephant's painted face at annual elephant festival.
Priests make offerings to a Krishna shrine during celebrations for Ganeshs' birthday in Pushkar.
Hand of Brahma statue at temple in Banglampu.
Theyam dancer.
Beautifully decorated elephant at the annual Elephant festival of Jaipur.
The handsome faces of these Rajput men shine proudly from amidst their splendid traditional costumes.
Framed by swirls of light, women with offerings descend the Pura Dalem temple in Ubud.
Dancers perform on the Kovalam beachfront.
Garlands of flowers and floating candles are often seen on the river Ganges. They are given as offerings to Ganga, who is revered as a living goddess- Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
The handsome face of a Rajput man shines proudly from amidst the splendid traditional costume.
A tuba player from the Pushkar Big Band lets it rip at a wedding celebraion.
Traditional dancers leading great elephant march at Elephant Festival.
The amazing, largest and certainly the oldest monument in Bali is Gunung Kawi, the shrine consists of 10 rock cut candi ( shrines ) in imitation of actual statues, they stand 7 metres high in sheltered alcoves, Ubud
People sitting around statue in Piccadilly Circus.
Theyam dancer performing ancient dance of living goddess in costume frame made of cane and cloth.
The sandman of Tamarama, one of the installations at the Bondi to Bronte by the sea festival.
" Naga " the snake lays in the shrine at Patans Durbar Square
Glittering participants take to the water on canal boats at the 2000 gay pride festival.
Thousands of ceremonial mobiles like this, line the streets of Bali on special occasions such as Galungan.
Men about to perform the tiger dance at the Great Elephant March. The festival is held every January between the 9th and the 21st throughout the Kerala region.
Thai boxing or Muan Thai, is performed nightly for tourists and locals at Patong beach
Golden dragons protect the main entrances to all Chinese temples, in Bangkok's Chinatown
Detail of mythological sculpture.
A traditional Naga guards the entrance to the Pura Dalem Temple in Ubud.
Members of a traditional gamelan orchestra beat out a synchronised rhythm at a ceremony in Champuan.
The reliable longboat - Koh Lipe, Satun Province
South Indian religions mix in a street montage.
Lord Brahma sits in an ocean of flowers offered to him by his devotees at Erawin shrine
Theyam dancer performing ancient dance of the living goddess.
Hindi movie poster in New Delhi.
Images of Krishna and Radha displayed in New Delhi.
Anil book corner in Connaught Place is an open air book stall where browsing is definitely encouraged.
Head shaving, one of the most important offerings to God
Near the town of Morvah is the prehistoric site, Men-an-tol, the stones here are about 3000 years old and were used as a tribal ritual structure, it is believed to be a very important Celtic fertility site, Cornwall, England
Sunset over shore temple.
Comedy troupe at Darling Harbour.
Suspended installation at the Bondi and Bronte Sculptures by the Sea Festival.
Sunbathers on Bondi Beach.
Golden stone waterfalls of inner Phra Nang Caves (or Princess Caves).
Sign for backpacker hostel.
The mountain sheltered city of Kathmandu, the historical and cultural centre of Nepal
Group of beach boys with rental surfboards in background.
A Theyyam dancer dresses as the living Goddess in Kerala.
Hand painted billboards showcase the latest kung fu movie in Phuket town
Crowds enjoy Kovalam beach and its many restaurants nestled within the palm trees.
Statues of Lord Marugam and his parents Shiva and Parvati on Palani hill.
Crowds in street at Mewari Festival.
An image of Ganesh, the elephant-headed Hindu god who bestows good luck, new beginnings and overcomes the obstacles of those who propitiate him- India
Rajasthani farmers sell goats to Muslims at the Bakara Festival of Jaipur.
Near the town of Morvah is the prehistoric site, Men-an-tol, the stones here are about 3000 years old and were used as a tribal ritual structure, it is believed to be a very important Celtic fertility site, Cornwall, England
A quiet resting place in the Cornwall countryside, England
Carved elephants are adorned with flowers at the temple
Dressed in their formal finery, Hindu pilgrims enter the decorated Pura Dalem temple in Kintamani.
Smiling man from Maipa village in Makeo region with hibiscus in hair.
Hanuman devotee in temple reading from Ramayana.
Masked Theyyam dancers perform their ritual dance as the living goddess (Theyyam). The dance is said to have stemmed from prehistoric Dravidian India.
A saffron Buddha sits at the entrance greeting worshippers to a temple in the city of Gianyar
The sensuously carved images of mithunas (couples) in the temple complex of Khajuarho.
Impersonations of the Gods - Bhuj, Gujarat
A gamelan player appears in a musical trance at a ceremony in Champuan.
Animal sleeping on shore of Lake Bratan.
Anti-war protest in Hyde Park fountain, Feb 2003.
Burning sarcophagi at Balinese cremation ceremony.
Members of Karamui dance group in bone motif decoration.
Portrait of tribal dancer at Elephant Festival.
Pedestrians, bicycles and trams all share the street at the Rokin, Amstel area.
The main street of the main bazaar is a maze of buildings with a hum of activity.
Ferry going past Sydney Opera House.
Karamui dancers decorated with bone motifs.
Bilgola beach and rock pool.
A Hindu priest annoints pilgrims with holy water during the Pura Ulun Danu Celebrations.
Smiling children from Porebada village.
Men in Mekeo costumes singing and playing kundu drums.
Roadside poster stall.
Rice paddies and coconut trees on the road from Tirta Ganga to Amed.
Hindus deep in prayer at the Pura Ulun Danu temple for Kuningan Day.
Kula women's group member in traditional costume.
Henna tattooed arm and textiles.
Pilgrims bathe together in the sacred River Ganges during Kumbh Mela in Haridwar. The mela is the greatest of all northern Indian fairs and is held once every twelve years.
In the morning light, Ganges water is poured from an urn as an offering to Surya, the sun gold.
This metal horse is one of the sculptures at the Bondi to Bronte by the seaside festival.
Surf rescue boards on beach ready for emergency.
Smoking chillums in Manali.
Portrait of Rajastani woman in traditional costume of embroided fabrics and silver and gold jewellery.
The trippy musician by the sea, this gentleman will read your fortune for a few coins on Anjuna beach
Rock climbing and abseiling is a popular pastime in the Phra Nang Bay area
A tranquil morning watching the sunrise over the sacred River Ganges.
The oldest running Punch and Judy puppet show in the United Kingdom performs in Convent Garden
The fishing harbour belonging to the last stop on the London train, Penzance, Cornwall, England
A traditional Rajastani dancer bends over backwards to pick up her ring with her mouth which she has placed on the floor.
Sign for Manly Wharf.
A local woman selling sarongs balances them on head on Disneyland Beach in Ulluwatu.
One of many historic characters in sculpture form at the Palace of Westminster , London, England
Surfers on shore at Legian beach.
Man harvesting in plantation with storm clouds overhead.
Stacks of tilaka powder used to anoint heads of Hindus.
A colourful crowd of onlookers gather on the rooftops of the old city to witness the Muslim festival of Moharam.
Costumed and masked dancers perform on the streets of Mamallapuram.
Play-time for a group of school children from New Delhi.
Man standing in Vermillion dye.
The English enjoying Kennack Sands beach in Cornwall, England
At the weekend market, framed butterfly specimens can be found on sale
Female devotee seeks alms for her ardour at Thaipusam, festival of the warrior god Murugan.
Performer plays Krishna at Holi festivities.
Elaborately carved stone gateway featuring decorations of mythological creatures in Singapadu.
Dwarkanath Temple in Dwarka.
The faces of the boatwomen at the floating market
Bondi surf lifesavers on patrol driving buggy, Bondi Beach.
Weird and wonderful astronomical structures can be found at the Jantar Mantar observatory built by Jai Singh in 1728.
Three pole fishermen try their luck in the shallow waters of Kalibukbuk (Lovina) against a glorious sunset.
Krishna Lila dance troupe performing in shower of flowers at Rajastan Day celebrations.
Bathing tank near temple.
Traditional Thai sticky sweets are made and sold at the vegetarian festival in Phuket Town
Making traditional coconut sugar over the fire at the floating market
Beautifully elaborate Kori Agung or Main Gateway to the main temple of Negari on the Denpasar to Ubud road.
Elderly woman with silver Buddha statue on her head.
Young dancer takes a rest from collecting alms at Thaipusam Festival.
Tourists sunbathing on Kuta beach.
A Vaishnav sadhu, those that follow Vishnu, adorned with flowers in Durbar Square in Kathmandu
Morning puja at Khajuraho Temple and women make offerings at Maha Devi shrine - Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh
She's only 2 feet off the ground but it still looks like hard work - Princess Caves, Krabi
One of the original stone houses at the Rocks dating back to the early 1900's.
Rising 1676 metres above and behind the city is Wat Phra That Soi Suthep - Chiang Mai
Father and daughter wait for the proceedings to begin at an Ubud temple on Galungan Day.
The walls surrounding the wats are said to represent the outer wall of the universe - Sukhothai Historical Park
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Fishermen pulling in their boats.
Salak or snake-fruit (tastes like a mix between pear and pineapple), native to Indonesia.
Hindu pilgrims pray en masse in the inner sanctum of Pura Ulun Danu in Kintamani on Kunungan.
Elephant dressed in silk and gold and colourfully painted with their handlers at Elephant Festival.
A devotees carries a Kavadi frame at the Thai Pusam festival - Palani, Tamil Nadu
Jostling for position on the night time streets of the main bazaar.
Traditionally styled painting of Barong by a contemporary artist depicts the mythological lion in a quirky vision of the dance.
Taxis and shop signs, Khaosan Road.
A local village women cracks rice pods with a mortar and pestle and dehusks the rice by tossing it in a bamboo tray.
Pelicans around lakes of North Shore.
Men selling axes, stone bowls and shell jewellery at Goroka market.
Pilgrims bathe together in the sacred River Ganges during Kumbh Mela in Haridwar. The mela is the greatest of all northern Indian fairs and is held once every twelve years.
Flowers and garlands are offered daily to the gods at Erawin shrine
Sculpture of settler family in The Rocks.
Traffic jam.
Man receiving traditional Thai massage at Wat Po massage school.
The fierce Kalika, chief of the witches, in a full flight of anger during a performance of the Gabor dance at the Ubud Palace.
Palm fringed bay of Jemeluk with the distant Gunung Agung. The area is one of the best spots for snorkelling.
Children rock hop their way across the lower pool as the Git Git waterfalls thunder down behind them.
Traditional masks from Balinese culture on display in a shop in Ubud.
Signs advertising traditional and modern music and dance.
A Sadhu standing under a tree - Hampi, Karnataka
Character lines show on the face of this local man from Ubud.
Colourful sarongs for sale in Ubud.
Members of St Josephs Kulta group dressed in white cockatoo headdresses and face paint.
Koroba dance group from Tari beating kundu drums at Goroka show.
Beaming with joy, this pilgrim has just completed his holy bath on the auspicious bathing day at the Kumba Mela Festival.
Locals enjoying North Bondi paddling pool.
Offerings of flowers, rice cakes and sweets are piled high and offered to the god's as thanks on Galungan Day.
Devotees at the Thai Pusam festival - Palani, Tamil Nadu
The painted face of a Theyyam dancer. The ritual dance glorifies the dance of the goddess Theyyam.
Gurus and sadhus make their way down to the sacred River Ganges to bathe during the Kumbh Mela in Haridwar.
A quick snack at a roadside food stall in Chinatown
A group of musicians play at the city palace on Gangaur day, behind them can be seen the largest silver vessels in the world.
Traffic still flows through a gateway to the city palace as it has done for hundreds of years.
Tuk Tuk driver heads out into kaleidoscope of coloured lights at Khao San road.
Gamelan dancer in performance.
Beach vendor holding flying boat souvenir.
Portrait of man from Mara group in tribal face paint.
Crowds at Gangaur Festival street parade.
Performer dancing with water pot at Holi festivities.
Descending volcanic ash scree slopes of Gunung Batur.
Local boys are dwarfed by the colossal statue of Krishna in battle with Ariunas near the airport.
Beach vendor displaying flying boat.
Female Taoist Priestess in traditional costume saying prayers, Vegetarian Festival.
People riding Sydney harbour ferry from Circular quay to Manly.
Scooters are the best means of transport in Phuket town
A drive-through scooter snack can be arranged cheaply in Phuket Town
Beachfront restaurant at Balmoral Beach.
Asaro mudmen at Goroka show.
The enigmatic lotus, symbol of Bali
Sunbathers on Bondi Beach.
Hand-crafted butterfly kites for sale.
Great Elephant March parade.
Woman lay offerings of flowers, incense at colossal feet of 32 meter golden Buddha, Banglampu area.
Colourful crazy masks for sale along Monkey Forest road in ubud.
An elderly woman does a fine balancing act as she arrives through the temple gates with offerings of fruit.
The Amber Palace in Jaipur aglow under a golden light.
Traditional Balinese woven basket for sale in Ubud.
Busy street stall selling fried insects (grasshoppers, worms and scorpions), Khaosan Road side street.
Dressed as the monkey god 'Hanuman' this man performs to raise personal funds, Kumba Mela Festival.
Stone carving at Paruati Shrine, Sanctum Sanctorium.
Previously a favourite hide-out for pirates but now protection from environmental pirates is of more concern - Princess Caves, Krabi
The English enjoying Praa Sands beach in Cornwall, England
Black cockatoo in Taman Burung Bali Bird Park.
Female snack seller on Lebih Beach with fishing boats and Gang Agung in background.
Young boy hanging from log in creek.
Pilgrims draped in flowers arrive at Malaikoval temple having walked for miles to attend Thaipusam festival.
Superb stone carving of an elephant with friends at the entrance to a temple in Singapadu on the road from Denpasar to Ubud.
The 17th century Pura Ulun Danu Temple on the western shore of Bratan Lake, dedicated to Dewi Danu, Lake Goddess.
Ulun Danu Bratan in Lake Bratan.
Portrait of elderly man wearing colourful billum hat playing clay pipe.
Rajstani dancers performing with band at Gangaur Festival street parade.
A motionless busker in Convent Garden, the " gardens " started life in the 17th century as a vegetable field belonging to Westminster Abbey, around the 1630's Inigo Jones turned it into the elegant square it is today, London
Portrait of Kula woman in traditional costume at Goroka show.
City at sunset.
Dutch gabled houses make good fridge magnets.
Vishnu Sadhu wearing 'Tilaka' on his forehead in a mediation position in a Northern Indian temple
Historical sail boat and Sydney Opera House.
The Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha)
Dragon puppets only 20 bhat in Phuket town
Surfer at Narabeen Beach with Long Reef in background.
Sunbathers on Bondi Beach.
Exotic bird at Bali Bird Park.
Morning puja at Khajuraho Temple, woman annoint Gods with sacred water - Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh
Offerings to Buddha at Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai
'Choti Gaia', or baby cow, adorned with kumkum paste and sacred flowers.
An elderly gentleman at Goa Gajah temple fashions bamboo with his machete.
People and bike silhouetted on beach at dusk.
Market stall vendor in New Delhi.
Men in annual Nehru Cup Snake Boat Race.
Procession of colourful musicians at Elephant Festival.
Numerous fishing boats lined up along shore.
During the vegetarian festival, food offerings are made at roadside shrines in Phuket town to appease the spirits
During the Muslim festival of Moharam in March, Muslim revellers parade colourful structures called Tajirs through the streets.
The Caves of Ajanta, Aurangabad.
Portrait of male dancer from Frigano group.
Sign above door of Sydney's oldest Hotel, a popular watering hole at The Rocks.
Taoist spirit medium in trance with metal skewer pierced though his cheek, Vegetarian Festival.
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At the weekend market in Bangkok, this elderly man plays old favourites to the crowd on his violin
Member of Gamelan group plays at ceremony on beach.
Primitive style wooden totems from Nusa Tengara for sale in a roadside Kuta stall.
Detail of statue with flower in garden shrine.
At the Ajanta caves a lone Buddha head appears through the stone.
A colourful face, celebrating Holi is a multi coloured affair.
A bride to be is paraded through the streets in an elaborately decorated cart pulled by bulls as part of the annual elephant festival.
The tin man. A street performer entertains passers by at Circular Quay. Put a coin in the statues hat and it will come to life.
Sadhus of the Vaishnav sect at the Kumba Mela of 1998.
Man in broken down truck.
Young people enjoying a laid-back summer's day by the Vondelpark fountain.
During the Muslim festival of Moharam in March, Muslim revellers parade colourful structures called Tajirs through the streets.
Man selling birds in market.
A devotee anoints a shiva lingam with flowers in a riverside shrine.
Traditional male stick dancers performing at annual elephant festival.
Elderly local man in sunglasses and traditional hat.
A Vaishnav sadhu, those that follow Vishnu, sits in meditative pose on the steps of a temple in Durbar Square in Kathmandu
An assortment of woven baskets from Bali and Lombok on sale in Tegalalang.
Sailboats on beach.
Woman spinning the prayer wheels - Dharmastala, Karnataka
Travelling fortune teller with his magical cow at a flea market.
These Aboriginal rock engravings on North Bondi headland depict two fish and a boomerang.
Long Reef on North Shore at sunset.
Meals on wheels. Man on his motorbike kitchen heads into night in search of hungry customers.
Kavadi carrying at Thai Pusam festival.
Portrait of sadhu.
Sunrise at the Shore Temple - Mamallapuram, Tamil Nadu
Ceramic and metal Buddhist amulets on sale at Banglampu market.
Precise movement and expressions meld together in this playful sequence by the clowns of the Sunda Upsunda dance drama performed at Ubud Palace.
Hotels, tourist information and restaurants are crammed into the main bazaar.
Men riding decorated elephants at annual Pooram Festival.
Vishnu Sadhu wearing 'Tilaka' on his forehead in meditation position in Northern Indian temple.
Seventy sites within a five kilometre radius - Sukhothai Historical Park, Sukhothai
Paradise on earth, a typical Hampi scene- piles of boulders and palm trees line the Tangabhadra river.
Travelling through the night on the back of a rickshaw.
Shady roadside noodle stall in Banglampu.
Bamboo wind chimes for sale in Ubud.
Decorated elephant in body painting competition at Elephant Festival.
A folk dancer on the streets of Mamallapuram in Tamil Nadu.
The Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha)
The travelling Empire Circus comes to the town of Jhansi and promises death defying feats.
At the vegetarian festival temple, at which devout Chinese Buddhists eat only vegetarian food, mediums enter trance as they prepare for the body piercing ritual
People participating in purification ceremonies on beach.
Pilgrim with offerings to give to deities at Sri Meenakshi Temple.
Deep fried octopus on skewers, ready to go in Bangkok.
Traditional Kerelan dancer.
Traditional Balinese fishing boats have a character all their own.
Panchavadyan musicians at the annual Pooram Festival - Thrissur, Kerala
Balinese men in traditional costume, group together on Legian Beach Kuta, to receive blessings from their priest
Street potraiture in Trafalgar Square, London, England
Reclining Buddha in Wat Thammamongkhon.
A seafood chef impresses the diners at a Patong beach restaurant
30 million Hindu people gather to bathe in the confluence of the Ganga and Saraswati rivers on the main day of the Kumba Mela festival.
Local woman from Himachal Pradesh.
Swimmers at Bondi Beach rock pool.
Dancers on beach to make offerings for annual Kuningan ceremony.
A Sadhu of the Shiva sect hides from the midday sun behind dark sunglasses at the Kumba Mela Festival.
Mekeo dancer in traditional bird of paradise headdress, dog tooth necklace and face paint in Mekeo region west of Moresby.
Early morning light over the Bali coastline from Tanah Lot.
The sunken Manga Hiti in Patan's Durbar Square. The lotus shaped pool attracts many worshippers.
A cremation ceremony on Kuta beach finds a priest deep in prayer while the deceased family looks on.
Portrait of young boy, dressed as Lord Shiva, collecting coins in exchange for blessing.
Portrait of Rajastani woman in traditional costume of embroided fabrics and silver and gold jewellery.
Beautifully carved stone Ganesh from a workshop in Batubulan.
Ferry going past Sydney Opera House.
Portrait of impersonator of the Gods as Kali.
A golden standing Buddha in traditional sacred cloth stands at the entrance way to a small temple or wat near the Banglampu market in Bangkok
At Erawin shrine, a troupe of traditional Thai dancers will perform when donations are given to the temple
A garland of flowers makes it way past the ghats and down the river.
Presenters at gay drag races at Bondi Beach, part of Mardi Gras.
A woman balances bowls of fruit for offerings to the god's at a temple ceremony in Ubud.
Fishermen in canoes at sunset at Jimbaran Beach.
On a nice day, open top double decker buses are a great way to see the city of London, England
In the red colours of the P.D.I or Democratic Party of Indonesia, Megawati supporters rally on motorbikes to show their support during the election campaign of 1999
Beautifully decorated elephant makes its way through Jaipur during the annual Elephant festival.
Masked Theyyam dancers perform their ritual dance as the living goddess (Theyyam). The dance is said to have stemmed from prehistoric Dravidian India.
Service comes with a smile at the side-street food stalls of Thailand
A local woman admires the gilded statue of the godess " Ganga " in Mul Chowk, Durbar Square, Patan
The huge sun dial known as 'prince of dials' in Old Delhi. The sun dial was constructed by Jai Singh in 1725.
Prepare to wait in long traffic jams when passing through Chinatown
The first morning light illuminates the front facade of the Hawa Mahal or wind palace in a brilliant shade of terracotta.
Elaborately carved stone gateway featuring decorations of mythological creatures in Singapadu.
Conjuring up magical forces in a production of the Ramayana Hindu epic preformed by Keechak dancers.
The ancient Caves of Ajanta housing images of Buddha, dating from around 200BC.
A statue of " Narsingha " or Vishnu in his man-lion incarnation in the act of killing a demon, this fearsome character is in the Nasal Chowk ( square ) of Hanuman Dhoka ( Old Royal Palace ) on Durbar Square, Kathmandu
An image of Laxmi Devi with Saraswati and Ganesh.
A fortune teller, Shankar, and his cow, Sita - Goa
The usual subtle movie poster on the streets of Krabi
At the floating market, the craft of woodcarving continues as it has for hundreds of years
Young pilgrim with shaved head coated in sandalwood paste as purifying gesture at religious festival.
A cremation ceremony on Kuta beach finds a priest deep in prayer while the family of the deceased watches on.
Statue of a Hindu deity outside a temple during the Nyepi celebrations.
Decorated and painted elephants posing for judges at annual elephant festival.
A local bamboo boat makes its way through the backwaters of the Kerala area in Alappuzha, the coast of Kerala is a winding, vast network of lagoons, lakes, rivers and canals
Hindu pilgrims bathing in river at Kumba Mela festival.
An image of Shiva with his bull, Nandi.
Wave breaking off Ulluwatu.
Extraordinary species of birds from all around the world can be found at the Taman Barung Bali Park.
Riding roof class through Himachal Pradesh.
The gilded goddess " Ganga " situated in the Mul Chowk of Durbar Square, Patan
Unfortunately an all to common sight on the mountains of Nepal, rubbish, rubbish, rubbish, KEEP Nepal clean
Karamui dancer adorned with bone motif to honour dead ancestors.
This woman from the Rabari tribe wears earrings and tattoos which are unique to the Rabari people, Bhuj area.
A lone farmer tends to his paddie in the Ubud area.
Portrait of tribesman from Koroba group of Tari in ceremonial face paint.
Market vendors in New Delhi.
The ever developing face of Bingin beach on the Ulluwatu peninsula is one of Bali's greatest surf sites.
The golden stone waterfalls of the inner Phra Nang Caves or Princess Caves in Krabi
Devotees arriving at Thai Pusam festival.
Man performing, miming, poking out tongue, Circular Quay waterfront.
Hindu high priest prays over baby chicken at ocean cleansing ritual.
Portrait of child from Amiaka village in Mekeo region west of Moresby.
An image of Vishnu and Laxmi - Brahma is seen coming from Vishnu's naval.
A surfer calls it a day and carries her surfboard against a glorious Bali sunset on Legian.
Mask of mythological creature.
Legong dancers in performance.
Portrait of festival clown at Elelphant Festival.
Thai footballer showing his skills, Khaosan Road.
Female dancer wearing elaborate headdress and orange ochre on her face at annual Goroka cultural show.
Out of the heat of the day, Balinese children take a swim at sunset on Legian Beach, Kuta
The Clock Tower of the Houses of Parliament, more commonly known as Big Ben has rung in the new year since 1924, London, England
A statue of " Narsingha " or Vishnu in his man-lion incarnation in the act of killing a demon, this fearsome character ( the statue not the guard ) is in the Nasal Chowk ( square ) of Hanuman Dhoka ( Old Royal Palace ) on Durbar Square, Kathmandu
Musicians, drummers, at the annual Pooram Festival - Thrissur, Kerala
Fishing boat at sunrise, near Amed.
Detail of sculpture.
Taylor Square, Oxford Street.
A craftsman constructing traditional string intruments in Udaipur.
A golden Buddha statue measuring 15-20 metres is found outside the temple at Wat Thammamongkhon
Playing of traditional Kerelan horns and drums at Great Elephant March.
North Bondi headland at sunset.
Taoist spirit medium in trance with metal skewer pierced though her cheek, Vegetarian Festival.
An image of Durga on her tiger.
Group on rickshaw celebrating Holi festival.
In a trance, a Hindu priest gives blessings to the crowd at the Uma Devi festival at Maha Uma Devi temple
Men from Karamui dance troupe in bone decoration.
For a few coins this gypsy family from Udaipur will sing and dance for passing people.
Topeng Tua or the old mask dance at the Ubud Palace. The dance depicts an elderly man with absent mindedness and obsession.
Images of Hindu deities in the ancient Caves of Ajanta, dating from around 200BC.
Hand carved wooden statues, didgeridoos and drums for sale at a carvers workshop near Tampaksiring.
Participants in traditional ocean cleansing ceremony on beach.
People bathing in Akaifo river in Mekeo Region west of Moresby.
Masked Theyyam dancers perform their ritual dance as the living goddess (Theyyam). The dance is said to have stemmed from prehistoric Dravidian India.
Sadhu Baba at Old Manali - Manali, Himachel Pradesh
Lotus flower.
Carvings in primitive style for sale.
Thousands of Hindu pilgrims make their way to the Pura Ulun Danu in Kintamani to seek blessings and give offerings on Kuningan Day.
In traditional costume a local from Seminyak dances in celebration of Galungan, this festival is held over a 10 day period and all the gods, including the supreme deity, Sanghyang Widi, come to earth to help with the festivities
Choose your favourite combinations at the vegetarian festival in Phuket town
An elephant stands on his trainer at the annual elephant festival.
A grand salute from a grand animal at the annual elephant festival.
Colourful friends celebrating Holi festival together. Holi is a day to share with close friends and family.
Aborginal rock carving of sea turtle on Bondis Benn Buckler headland.
Admiralty Arch, erected in honour of Queen Victoria in 1910, London, England
Morning offerings to the Ganges.
Weird and wonderful astronomical structures can be found at the Jantar Mantar observatory built by Jai Singh in 1728.
The first morning light illuminates the front facade of the Hawa Mahal or wind palace in a brilliant shade of terracotta.
The handsome faces of these Rajput men shine proudly from amidst their splendid traditional costumes.
Hundreds of jukung, or traditional Balinese fishing boats, line the shores of most beaches in the Amed area.
Rajastani man playing two nose flutes at Elephant Festival.
Sun setting over Patong beach.
Exquisitely decorated and painted elephants stop to pose before the judges at the annual elephant festival.
Crowds on Bondi Beach.
A procession of shrines and deities is lead through the town of Pushkar during celebrations for Ganeshs' birthday.
Native Goroka pigeon.
The famous lions of Trafalgar Square, the square was designed by John Nash in the early 19th century, the bronze lions were by Edwin Landseer and added later in 1867, London, England
Family on beach at dusk.
Women dancing with clay pots balanced on heads at Rajastan Day celebrations.

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