China, Ganzu, Xiahe Monastery, Tibetan ladies watched by a child prostrate themselves.

India, Bihar, Bodhgaya, Buddhist monks prostrate themselves in front of the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh.

India, Bihar, Bodhgaya, Buddhist monks prostrate themselves in front of the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh.

India, Bihar, Bodhgaya, Buddhist pilgrims prostrate on wooden boards.

Turkey, Istanbul, Muslims praying during Friday prayers in a street near Taksim Square.

Turkey, Istanbul, Muslims praying during Friday prayers in a street near Taksim Square.

Bihar; Bodhgaya; Mahabodhi Temple; South Asia;In background a large group of Buddhist monks are seated, waiting for a prayer ceremony at the Mahabodhi Temple; in the foreground, Buddhist devotees do t...

India, Bihar, Bodhgaya, While Buddhist monks prepare for prayer at the Mahabodi temple, pilgrims do their daily prostrations.

Pilgrims at Jokhang Monastery. Kneeling woman and prostrate child on ground in front of temple entrance.

Pilgrims prostrate themselves and pray in front of Jokhang Monastery.

Tibet, Sakya, View through the interior of a temple in red ambient light towards the monks long cushions and Pilgrims prostrating at the entrance.

Wide angle view from the rooftop of the Jokhang Temple over people lying prostrate in front