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The monks and religious rituals in thai temple Stock Photo

RMCT6WKM–The monks and religious rituals in thai temple

Kathmandu, Nepal. 21st Feb, 2019. Hindu boys attend a religious ritual during the Bratabandha ceremony in Kathmandu, Nepal, Feb. 21, 2019. As a tradition, Nepalese Hindu young boys shaved their heads during the Bratabandha ceremony on Thursday to perform various religious rituals as a sign of maturity. Credit: Sunil Sharma/Xinhua/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RMRPFFGR–Kathmandu, Nepal. 21st Feb, 2019. Hindu boys attend a religious ritual during the Bratabandha ceremony in Kathmandu, Nepal, Feb. 21, 2019. As a tradition, Nepalese Hindu young boys shaved their heads during the Bratabandha ceremony on Thursday to perform various religious rituals as a sign of maturity. Credit: Sunil Sharma/Xinhua/Alamy Live News

People praying. Guan Yu Shrine, Warorot area, Chiang Mai Stock Photo

RMRK3GF2–People praying. Guan Yu Shrine, Warorot area, Chiang Mai

Sufi dervishes gather for religious rituals in Omdurman Stock Photo

RMF4K93Y–Sufi dervishes gather for religious rituals in Omdurman

dh Shwedagon Pagoda inner temple YANGON MYANMAR Local people praying to Buddha Great Dagon temples Zedi Daw religious rituals Stock Photo

RM2C3W3JH–dh Shwedagon Pagoda inner temple YANGON MYANMAR Local people praying to Buddha Great Dagon temples Zedi Daw religious rituals

Local woman selling flowers for religious rituals at a market, Kathmandu, Nepal, South Asia Stock Photo

RMCR5AKK–Local woman selling flowers for religious rituals at a market, Kathmandu, Nepal, South Asia

Bael (Aegle marmelos), used in religious rituals and Ayurvedic remedies for diarrhoea, dysentery, intestinal parasites, India Stock Photo

RMBG093J–Bael (Aegle marmelos), used in religious rituals and Ayurvedic remedies for diarrhoea, dysentery, intestinal parasites, India

Religious rituals being performed inside a Hindu Temple in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, India Stock Photo

RMEY7CXB–Religious rituals being performed inside a Hindu Temple in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, India

A group of Hindu devotees perform the rituals of Charak Puja festival on April 14, 2018 in Maulvibazar, Bangladesh. Stock Photo

RFMCBG42–A group of Hindu devotees perform the rituals of Charak Puja festival on April 14, 2018 in Maulvibazar, Bangladesh.

RSC0266 Hindu religious rituals praying at sea Stock Photo

RMA01W9B–RSC0266 Hindu religious rituals praying at sea

Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate, Teufelsfelsen near Bad Dürkheim, a cultic place for religious rituals already for the Celts, rock, monolith Stock Photo

RM2J3JFK6–Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate, Teufelsfelsen near Bad Dürkheim, a cultic place for religious rituals already for the Celts, rock, monolith

Close-up of a Brides hands performing marriage rituals with kalash Stock Photo

RFEN7Y80–Close-up of a Brides hands performing marriage rituals with kalash

Colored powder used in religious rituals for sale ina market in Bangalore, India Stock Photo

RMC5HPYA–Colored powder used in religious rituals for sale ina market in Bangalore, India

The High Place of Sacrifice (al-Madhbah in Arabic) at the ancient site of Petra in Jordan. Nabataean priests performed religious rituals here. Stock Photo

RF2DXEN84–The High Place of Sacrifice (al-Madhbah in Arabic) at the ancient site of Petra in Jordan. Nabataean priests performed religious rituals here.

Viking Age. Kind of rattles used probably as a musical instrument or for religious rituals. Viking Ship Museum. Oslo. Norway. Stock Photo

RMM7313F–Viking Age. Kind of rattles used probably as a musical instrument or for religious rituals. Viking Ship Museum. Oslo. Norway.

Plate containing sacred items for puja (prayers) Stock Photo

RFKMBN49–Plate containing sacred items for puja (prayers)

A Yiddish sign in Brooklyn for SillverAlly, a silversmith that makes beautiful objects used for Jewish religious rituals. Before Rosh Hashanna 2023. Stock Photo

RM2RWWXX0–A Yiddish sign in Brooklyn for SillverAlly, a silversmith that makes beautiful objects used for Jewish religious rituals. Before Rosh Hashanna 2023.

Different types of herbs are left at the entrance wooden door of a chapel by believers as offerings for performing religious rituals. Toned image Stock Photo

RF2KE6YNT–Different types of herbs are left at the entrance wooden door of a chapel by believers as offerings for performing religious rituals. Toned image

Middle East Israel Jaffa (yaffo) near Tel Aviv - An Armenian Orthodox priest blesses a cross at the harbor harbour Stock Photo

RMCNJMW2–Middle East Israel Jaffa (yaffo) near Tel Aviv - An Armenian Orthodox priest blesses a cross at the harbor harbour

Afro brazilian woman voodoo priestess from Candomble religious rituals New Year celebration at Macumba beach Rio de Janeiro Stock Photo

RMAKMYYY–Afro brazilian woman voodoo priestess from Candomble religious rituals New Year celebration at Macumba beach Rio de Janeiro

Yellow marigold flowers for religious rituals, sold in the street markets of town Stock Photo

RM2APADJE–Yellow marigold flowers for religious rituals, sold in the street markets of town

Mexican women devotees carry the religious palanquin during during the Good Friday procession, on the Holy week, Oaxaca de Juárez , Mexico Stock Photo

RM2TA2EP0–Mexican women devotees carry the religious palanquin during during the Good Friday procession, on the Holy week, Oaxaca de Juárez , Mexico

People doing religious rituals at the Shwedagon Pagoda Temple in Yangon Stock Photo

RFH6C3GH–People doing religious rituals at the Shwedagon Pagoda Temple in Yangon

dh Shwedagon Pagoda temple YANGON MYANMAR Burmese local people washing buddha ritual Great Dagon asia traditional cultural religious rituals Stock Photo

RM2C3W2AR–dh Shwedagon Pagoda temple YANGON MYANMAR Burmese local people washing buddha ritual Great Dagon asia traditional cultural religious rituals

RMCR5AKX–Local woman selling flowers for religious rituals at a market, Kathmandu, Nepal, South Asia

Thailand: Lion dancer, Phuket Vegetarian Festival. The Vegetarian Festival is a religious festival annually held on the island of Phuket in southern Thailand. It attracts crowds of spectators because of many of the unusual religious rituals that are performed. Many religious devotees will slash themselves with swords, pierce their cheeks with sharp objects and commit other painful acts. Stock Photo

RM2B00PE6–Thailand: Lion dancer, Phuket Vegetarian Festival. The Vegetarian Festival is a religious festival annually held on the island of Phuket in southern Thailand. It attracts crowds of spectators because of many of the unusual religious rituals that are performed. Many religious devotees will slash themselves with swords, pierce their cheeks with sharp objects and commit other painful acts.

RMEY7CXG–Religious rituals being performed inside a Hindu Temple in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, India

Jan.11th 2024, Uttarakhand India. Indian Pandit Performing Traditional Pooja Rituals in North Indian Household Ceremony Stock Photo

RF2WNDH0H–Jan.11th 2024, Uttarakhand India. Indian Pandit Performing Traditional Pooja Rituals in North Indian Household Ceremony

The yearly Car Blessing in front of the Basilica Virgen de Copacabana, Copacabana town, Lake Titicaca, Department La Paz, Bolivia, Latin America Stock Photo

RM2BC705A–The yearly Car Blessing in front of the Basilica Virgen de Copacabana, Copacabana town, Lake Titicaca, Department La Paz, Bolivia, Latin America

RM2J3JFHD–Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate, Teufelsfelsen near Bad Dürkheim, a cultic place for religious rituals already for the Celts, rock, monolith

Choquekillka Festival cross. Señor de Choquekillka image being carried in the streets of the Peruvian Sacred Valley city of Ollantaytambo, Peru. Stock Photo

RMTWJ1J7–Choquekillka Festival cross. Señor de Choquekillka image being carried in the streets of the Peruvian Sacred Valley city of Ollantaytambo, Peru.

RMC5HR08–Colored powder used in religious rituals for sale ina market in Bangalore, India

geography / travel, France, Arles, Place de la Republique with city hall, obelisk and church Saint Trophime, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available Stock Photo

RMFFN88Y–geography / travel, France, Arles, Place de la Republique with city hall, obelisk and church Saint Trophime, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

Detail of the part of a rattle used probably as a musical instrument or an object to celebrate religious rituals. Found on the burial chamber of the Tomb of the Oseberg Ship. 9th century. Viking Ship Museum. Oslo. Norway. Stock Photo

RMM7313K–Detail of the part of a rattle used probably as a musical instrument or an object to celebrate religious rituals. Found on the burial chamber of the Tomb of the Oseberg Ship. 9th century. Viking Ship Museum. Oslo. Norway.

Religious and ritual display of taziyeh on Ashura day in Iran Stock Photo

RF2GHKJ40–Religious and ritual display of taziyeh on Ashura day in Iran

Buddhist Prayers on paper being burnt at a Buddhist Temple in Malaysia at a time of religious rituals on the Buddhist calendar Stock Photo

RFCWNNB8–Buddhist Prayers on paper being burnt at a Buddhist Temple in Malaysia at a time of religious rituals on the Buddhist calendar

Lalitpur, Nepal. 7th Aug, 2017. Witch doctors perform religious rituals during Purnima festival at Kumbheshwor temple in Lalitpur, Nepal, on Aug. 7, 2017. Credit: Sunil Sharma/Xinhua/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RMJT103B–Lalitpur, Nepal. 7th Aug, 2017. Witch doctors perform religious rituals during Purnima festival at Kumbheshwor temple in Lalitpur, Nepal, on Aug. 7, 2017. Credit: Sunil Sharma/Xinhua/Alamy Live News

RMCNJN66–Middle East Israel Jaffa (yaffo) near Tel Aviv - An Armenian Orthodox priest blesses a cross at the harbor harbour

Guarani Kaiowas indigenous people Children participating in religious rituals and traditional dancing Celebration Stock Photo

RMAKN91Y–Guarani Kaiowas indigenous people Children participating in religious rituals and traditional dancing Celebration

Local Woman producing and selling flowers for religious rituals in the street markets of town Stock Photo

RM2APADPR–Local Woman producing and selling flowers for religious rituals in the street markets of town

Mexican male devotees carry the religious palanquin during during the Good Friday morning procession, on the Holy week, Oaxaca de Juárez , Mexico Stock Photo

RM2TA2EET–Mexican male devotees carry the religious palanquin during during the Good Friday morning procession, on the Holy week, Oaxaca de Juárez , Mexico

Glass ball, object for religious rituals, meditations and alternative medicine. Danang. Vietnam. Stock Photo

RF2KG2M65–Glass ball, object for religious rituals, meditations and alternative medicine. Danang. Vietnam.

dh Shwedagon Pagoda temple YANGON MYANMAR Tourist woman washing buddha ritual Great Dagon Zedi Daw traditional rituals far east cultural religious Stock Photo

RM2C3W25B–dh Shwedagon Pagoda temple YANGON MYANMAR Tourist woman washing buddha ritual Great Dagon Zedi Daw traditional rituals far east cultural religious

Color powder, for sale at a market for religious rituals at the festival of Divalion, Kathmandu, Nepal, South Asia Stock Photo

RMCR5AM6–Color powder, for sale at a market for religious rituals at the festival of Divalion, Kathmandu, Nepal, South Asia

Thailand: The streets of Phuket Town exploding with firecrackers as the parade passes, Phuket Vegetarian Festival. The Vegetarian Festival is a religious festival annually held on the island of Phuket in southern Thailand. It attracts crowds of spectators because of many of the unusual religious rituals that are performed. Many religious devotees will slash themselves with swords, pierce their cheeks with sharp objects and commit other painful acts. Stock Photo

RM2B00PN4–Thailand: The streets of Phuket Town exploding with firecrackers as the parade passes, Phuket Vegetarian Festival. The Vegetarian Festival is a religious festival annually held on the island of Phuket in southern Thailand. It attracts crowds of spectators because of many of the unusual religious rituals that are performed. Many religious devotees will slash themselves with swords, pierce their cheeks with sharp objects and commit other painful acts.

RMEY7CY0–Religious rituals being performed inside a Hindu Temple in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, India

The citron (Citrus medica) is a large fragrant citrus fruit with a thick rind. It is one of the three original citrus fruits from which all other citrus types developed through natural hybrid speciation or artificial hybridization.[2] Though citron cultivars take on a wide variety of physical forms, they are all closely related genetically. It is used widely in Asian cuisine, and also in traditional medicines, perfume, and for religious rituals and offerings. Hybrids of citrons with other citrus are commercially prominent, notably lemons and many limes. Handcolored copperplate engraving From t Stock Photo

RF2CCJYRT–The citron (Citrus medica) is a large fragrant citrus fruit with a thick rind. It is one of the three original citrus fruits from which all other citrus types developed through natural hybrid speciation or artificial hybridization.[2] Though citron cultivars take on a wide variety of physical forms, they are all closely related genetically. It is used widely in Asian cuisine, and also in traditional medicines, perfume, and for religious rituals and offerings. Hybrids of citrons with other citrus are commercially prominent, notably lemons and many limes. Handcolored copperplate engraving From t

RM2BC6YXT–The yearly Car Blessing in front of the Basilica Virgen de Copacabana, Copacabana town, Lake Titicaca, Department La Paz, Bolivia, Latin America

RM2J3JFGP–Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate, Teufelsfelsen near Bad Dürkheim, a cultic place for religious rituals already for the Celts, rock, monolith

Indian Hindu women dressed in sarees preparing religious rituals at Arabian Sea on Chat Puja day in Bombay now Mumbai India Stock Photo

RMA01W7F–Indian Hindu women dressed in sarees preparing religious rituals at Arabian Sea on Chat Puja day in Bombay now Mumbai India

RFM1MRKP–Religious Rituals

The Congado is a cultural and religious African-Brazilian celebratory parade. It is a ritual that recreates the coronation of the king of the Congo. Stock Photo

RMKHA0TT–The Congado is a cultural and religious African-Brazilian celebratory parade. It is a ritual that recreates the coronation of the king of the Congo.

RMM7313E–Viking Age. Kind of rattles used probably as a musical instrument or for religious rituals. Viking Ship Museum. Oslo. Norway.

Close up shot of Bride & Groom performing religious rituals Stock Photo

RF2GAHBCT–Close up shot of Bride & Groom performing religious rituals

homa or havan at river shore in india for Hindu religious rituals for god during festival Stock Photo

RF2KG646C–homa or havan at river shore in india for Hindu religious rituals for god during festival

Hassan Abdal, Pakistan. 14th Apr, 2023. Sikh pilgrims perform religious rituals at Gurdwara Sri Panja Sahib during Baisakhi festival in Hassan Abdal, Punjab province, Pakistan, on April 14, 2023. Credit: Str/Xinhua/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RM2PMRFD3–Hassan Abdal, Pakistan. 14th Apr, 2023. Sikh pilgrims perform religious rituals at Gurdwara Sri Panja Sahib during Baisakhi festival in Hassan Abdal, Punjab province, Pakistan, on April 14, 2023. Credit: Str/Xinhua/Alamy Live News

RMCNJMWD–Middle East Israel Jaffa (yaffo) near Tel Aviv - An Armenian Orthodox priest blesses a cross at the harbor harbour

Ancient gold ornate communion chalices used in religious rituals on display at the Machado de Castro Museum in Coimbra, Portugal Stock Photo

RMD1AE2D–Ancient gold ornate communion chalices used in religious rituals on display at the Machado de Castro Museum in Coimbra, Portugal

Local Woman selling yellow marigold flowers for religious rituals in the street markets of town Stock Photo

RM2APADDX–Local Woman selling yellow marigold flowers for religious rituals in the street markets of town

Hundreds of Canadian Russians celebrate the Holiest Day of the year at Easter's night mass in Montreal Stock Photo

RMG0EET4–Hundreds of Canadian Russians celebrate the Holiest Day of the year at Easter's night mass in Montreal

RF2KG27FP–Glass ball, object for religious rituals, meditations and alternative medicine. Danang. Vietnam.

dh Shwedagon Pagoda temple YANGON MYANMAR Buddhist tourists candle lighting Zedi Daw light candles religious rituals tourist people asia ceremony Stock Photo

RM2C3WCNJ–dh Shwedagon Pagoda temple YANGON MYANMAR Buddhist tourists candle lighting Zedi Daw light candles religious rituals tourist people asia ceremony

RMCR5AKY–Color powder, for sale at a market for religious rituals at the festival of Divalion, Kathmandu, Nepal, South Asia

RM2B00PMW–Thailand: The streets of Phuket Town exploding with firecrackers as the parade passes, Phuket Vegetarian Festival. The Vegetarian Festival is a religious festival annually held on the island of Phuket in southern Thailand. It attracts crowds of spectators because of many of the unusual religious rituals that are performed. Many religious devotees will slash themselves with swords, pierce their cheeks with sharp objects and commit other painful acts.

RMEY7CY4–Religious rituals being performed inside a Hindu Temple in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, India

Wall art on the temple walls at Medinet Habu, Luxor, Egypt, depicting scenes of gods, pharaohs, and religious rituals. Stock Photo

RM2X5NT5B–Wall art on the temple walls at Medinet Habu, Luxor, Egypt, depicting scenes of gods, pharaohs, and religious rituals.

RM2BC6XRM–The yearly Car Blessing in front of the Basilica Virgen de Copacabana, Copacabana town, Lake Titicaca, Department La Paz, Bolivia, Latin America

RM2J3JFK4–Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate, Teufelsfelsen near Bad Dürkheim, a cultic place for religious rituals already for the Celts, rock, monolith

ruins of a kiva, room used for religious rituals of pre-Columbian Anasazi indians, Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado, Stock Photo

RMD2CD8P–ruins of a kiva, room used for religious rituals of pre-Columbian Anasazi indians, Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado,

RFM1PTKB–Religious Rituals

RMKHA0WR–The Congado is a cultural and religious African-Brazilian celebratory parade. It is a ritual that recreates the coronation of the king of the Congo.

A late 4th early 3rd century B.C Etruscan Kernos, or a ceramic ring eith cups or vases, which may have been used in religious rituals, made in Teano, Stock Photo

RFT39MA6–A late 4th early 3rd century B.C Etruscan Kernos, or a ceramic ring eith cups or vases, which may have been used in religious rituals, made in Teano,

Performing religious rituals at Scindhia Ghat, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India Stock Photo

RFG13D7K–Performing religious rituals at Scindhia Ghat, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

homa or havan in india for Hindu religious rituals for god during festival from different angle Stock Photo

RF2KG646K–homa or havan in india for Hindu religious rituals for god during festival from different angle

Hassan Abdal, Pakistan. 14th Apr, 2023. A Sikh pilgrim performs religious rituals at Gurdwara Sri Panja Sahib during Baisakhi festival in Hassan Abdal, Punjab province, Pakistan, on April 14, 2023. Credit: Str/Xinhua/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RM2PMRFM2–Hassan Abdal, Pakistan. 14th Apr, 2023. A Sikh pilgrim performs religious rituals at Gurdwara Sri Panja Sahib during Baisakhi festival in Hassan Abdal, Punjab province, Pakistan, on April 14, 2023. Credit: Str/Xinhua/Alamy Live News

An Indian sadhu performs religious rituals on the banks of the holy river Ganges in Varanasi in northern India Stock Photo

RFA1P8ED–An Indian sadhu performs religious rituals on the banks of the holy river Ganges in Varanasi in northern India

Thai people assembled religious rituals homage to the Buddha in the End of Buddhist Lent day at Wat Phra That Doi Suthep Stock Photo

RFE8N1F9–Thai people assembled religious rituals homage to the Buddha in the End of Buddhist Lent day at Wat Phra That Doi Suthep

Smoke rising from joss sticks in urn in front of a temple. Symbolizes concepts such as buddhism and religion, religious rituals, faith, belief, supers Stock Photo

RFKNRC06–Smoke rising from joss sticks in urn in front of a temple. Symbolizes concepts such as buddhism and religion, religious rituals, faith, belief, supers

Hasidic jewish man praying outside. The temples being closed because of the Covid19 Pandemic, faithful people have to find ways to pray in a city under lockdown orders . Montreal, Canada Stock Photo

RM2BNXEJD–Hasidic jewish man praying outside. The temples being closed because of the Covid19 Pandemic, faithful people have to find ways to pray in a city under lockdown orders . Montreal, Canada

Ba Vang buddhist temple. Nuns at religious rituals. Buddhist ceremony Uong Bi. Vietnam. Stock Photo

RF2KG2KJM–Ba Vang buddhist temple. Nuns at religious rituals. Buddhist ceremony Uong Bi. Vietnam.

dh Shwedagon Pagoda temple YANGON MYANMAR Buddhist religious candle lighting light candles traditional rituals tourist ceremony great dagon temples Stock Photo

RM2C3W2Y1–dh Shwedagon Pagoda temple YANGON MYANMAR Buddhist religious candle lighting light candles traditional rituals tourist ceremony great dagon temples

RMCR5AM3–Color powder, for sale at a market for religious rituals at the festival of Divalion, Kathmandu, Nepal, South Asia

RM2B00PMP–Thailand: The streets of Phuket Town exploding with firecrackers as the parade passes, Phuket Vegetarian Festival. The Vegetarian Festival is a religious festival annually held on the island of Phuket in southern Thailand. It attracts crowds of spectators because of many of the unusual religious rituals that are performed. Many religious devotees will slash themselves with swords, pierce their cheeks with sharp objects and commit other painful acts.

RMEY7CXM–Religious rituals being performed inside a Hindu Temple in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, India

RM2X5NT36–Wall art on the temple walls at Medinet Habu, Luxor, Egypt, depicting scenes of gods, pharaohs, and religious rituals.

RM2BC6Y32–The yearly Car Blessing in front of the Basilica Virgen de Copacabana, Copacabana town, Lake Titicaca, Department La Paz, Bolivia, Latin America

RM2J3JFK3–Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate, Teufelsfelsen near Bad Dürkheim, a cultic place for religious rituals already for the Celts, rock, monolith

RMD2CD6R–ruins of a kiva, room used for religious rituals of pre-Columbian Anasazi indians, Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado,

Parishioners taking Holy Communion during a Sunday morning mass at a Catholic Church in Brooklyn, New York. Stock Photo

RM2HE0W3K–Parishioners taking Holy Communion during a Sunday morning mass at a Catholic Church in Brooklyn, New York.

RMKHA0T9–The Congado is a cultural and religious African-Brazilian celebratory parade. It is a ritual that recreates the coronation of the king of the Congo.

A late 4th early 3rd century B.C Etruscan Kernos, or a ceramic ring of cups or vases, used in religious rituals, made in Teano, inv 83957, Florence Stock Photo

RFHXXMRH–A late 4th early 3rd century B.C Etruscan Kernos, or a ceramic ring of cups or vases, used in religious rituals, made in Teano, inv 83957, Florence

Local people in front of Chausat Yogini temple performing religious rituals on Diwali, Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, India Stock Photo

RMG1AE0G–Local people in front of Chausat Yogini temple performing religious rituals on Diwali, Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, India

RF2KG646G–homa or havan in india for Hindu religious rituals for god during festival from different angle

Jammu, Indian-controlled Kashmir. 17th Nov, 2021. A farmer plucks marigold flowers in a field on the outskirts of Jammu, the winter capital of Indian-controlled Kashmir, Nov. 17, 2021. Marigold flowers are widely used as decorations of garland and for Hindu religious rituals. Credit: Str/Xinhua/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RM2H6P5WD–Jammu, Indian-controlled Kashmir. 17th Nov, 2021. A farmer plucks marigold flowers in a field on the outskirts of Jammu, the winter capital of Indian-controlled Kashmir, Nov. 17, 2021. Marigold flowers are widely used as decorations of garland and for Hindu religious rituals. Credit: Str/Xinhua/Alamy Live News