China, Beijing, Portrait of young girl seated on rock holding sun parasol.

South Korea, Seoul, Confucian devotee reading newspaper during break from Rites.

Indonesia, Bali, Cremation, Gamelan musicians taking part in cremation procession leaving Besakih Temple known as the Mother Temple of Bali on Mount Agung.

Indonesia, Bali, Ubud, Cremation ritual. Body and remnants of burning sarcophagus tradition believes that the body returns to earthly elements and its soul is released in the sparks.

Indonesia, Bali, Ubud, Cremation ritual. Burning sarcophagus in the form of a bull tradition believes that the body within returns to earthly elements and its soul is released in the sparks.

Indonesia, Bali, Ubud, Cremation procession with grandchildren of prince fetching holy water carried on litter with decorated golden sun shades accompanied by gamelan musicians.

Indonesia, Bali, Ubud, Cremation procession with grandchildren of prince fetching holy water carried on litter with decorated golden sun shades accompanied by gamelan musicians.

India, Kerala, Food, Cropped shot of man holding raw cashew nuts Anacardium occidentale in his cupped hands.

Nepal, Kathmandu, Patan, Statue of the Buddha in the entrance to Kwa Bahal or the Golden Temple.

India, Rajasthan, Jaisalmer, Seventeenth century haveli built by wealthy merchant. Detail of highly carved exterior.

India, Rajasthan, People, Kalbelia men with their hunting dogs.

Bangladesh, Sundarbans, Ganges Delta, Wooden boats pulled up on river bank with child standing above in front of rural home with cow and calf.