Nepal, Kathmandu, Bodhnath Stupa, Detail of gilded spire hung with prayer flags and with painted eyes at its base.

Sri Lanka, Polonnaruwa, Buddhist monk praying in front of giant reclining Buddha figure.

India, Ladakh, Religion, Tibetan Buddhist priest holding prayer wheel.

Thailand, Phuket, Wat Chalong, Girl kneeling to pray holding lotus flower and incense offerings.

India, Sikkim, Rumtek, Young Buddhist monk wearing prayer beads wrapped around wrist and purple and yellow robes holding unlit yak butter candles.

China, Tibet, Shigatse, Family of pilgrims stood on the Tashilhunpo Kora or pilgrims way.

China, Tibet, Lhasa, Chagpo Ri. Painted carvings along a wall with monk spinning row of prayer wheels in front.

China, Gansu , Xiahe, Labrang Monastery, Monk with prayer beads and hand held prayer wheel.

Tibet, Religion, Monks and prayer wheels.

Pakistan, Islamabad, Faisal Mosque. Muslims at prayer in courtyard reflected in surface of marble floor.

Thailand, Sukothai, Woman burning incense before giant, Buddha.

Italy, Campania, Naples, Interior of Chiesa Del Gesu Nuovo, Piazza Del Gesu Nuovo.