India, Tamil Nadu, Mamallapuram, Shore temple built in the late seventh century during the reign of Rajasimha. People on beach and wooden prows of boats in foreground.

India, Orissa, Konark, Temple conceived as a chariot for the sun god Surya. Large carved stone wheel.

India, Karnataka, Belur, Detail of carving on Hoysala temple.

India, Karnataka, Hampi, The Lotus Mahal in the Zenana enclosure in ruins of ancient Hindu capital.

India, General, Holy cow eating discarded coconut shells outside the Good Luck sweet shop.

India, Ladakh, General, Child monk turning prayer wheel in monastery.

India, Goa, General, Hindu temple interior.

India, Himachal Pradesh, Dharamsala, Buddhists chanting scriptures.

India, Uttar Pradesh, Allahabad, Pilgrims and sacred cow at Kumbh Mela Hindu festival.

India, Madhya Pradesh, General, Man at noon puja adorning Shiva lingam with offerings of lotus flower blossoms leaves and holy water.

India, Maharashtra, Mumbai, Statue of Ganesh the elephant headed Hindu god of prosperity and wisdom.

India, General, Jains worshipper poouring milk over Gomatesh Vara Statue Shravana Belagola Jain Puja.