Myanmar, Rangoon, Rangoon , Schwedagon Pagoda.

India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi , Woman with young child and temple offerings of marigold flowers.

India, Uttar Pradesh, Allahabad, Magh Mela Festival pilgrims on the banks of the River Ganges.

India, Rajasthan, Religion, Pilgrims climbing steps set into steep hillside to religious site above Pushkar.

Sri Lanka, Arambegama, Portrait of young novice monk after having had his head shaved during ordination ceremony.

India, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, Making offerings ar shrine dedicated to Ganesh.

India, Punjab, Amritsar, Volunteers give out Karah Parshad a sacred sweet made from flour semolina sugar water and butter during birthday celebrations for Guru Granth Sahib.

India, Punjab, Amritsar, Volunteers give out karah parshad a sacred sweet made from flour semolina sugar water and butter at temple during birthday celebrations for Guru Granth Sahib.

India, Kerala, Man in Festival Parade wearing large floral head dress.

Nepal, Janakpur, Morning puja at Ganga Sagar.

India, Calcutta, Hindu cremation. Son lighting his father s funeral pyre under partly covered body.

India, Rajasthan, Bharatpur , Head and shoulders portrait of smiling Sikh boy with hair tied in a topknot.