Italy, Sicily, Ortygia, Stained glass window of Saint Peter, Syracuse Cathedral, Piazza Duomo.

India, Ladakh, Religion, Close cropped shot of monk holding ancient Buddhist texts.

China, Tibet, Shigatse, Monk chanting from Tibetan prayer book in cell in Ta er Si temple also known as Kumbum.

India, West Bengal, Darjeeling, Close cropped shot of hands holding prayer beads.

India, Delhi, Pilgrims on decorated edge of temple pool.

Malaysia, Penang, Georgetown, Wat Chayamangkalaram, Interior with woman placing offerings on altar in front of seated Buddha covered in gold leaf, Incense burning in foreground.

Malaysia, Penang, Georgetown, Goddess of Mercy Temple also known as Kuan Yin Teng, Woman and young boy releasing caged birds to attain merit for the afterlife.

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

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

Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, Worshippers at Orthodox church ceremony standing in front of outdoor altar.

Philippines, Marinduque Island, Easter re-enactment of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

Thailand, Worshippers dressing Buddha statue.