temple

Chamoli, Uttarakhand·temple · politics

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami is seen leaving the Badrinath Temple premises accompanied by his security escort and other people. As he exits the temple complex, he turns towards the shrine and offers a respectful namaskar.

Uttarakhand·temple · hills

Badrinath Dham, a major Hindu pilgrimage site dedicated to Lord Vishnu, is located in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. The main shrine features a colourful façade, a traditional multi-tiered temple structure and flags flying above it.

Uttarakhand·festival · temple

Devotees carry the palanquin of Goddess Yamuna as the annual Yamunotri Yatra sets out in Uttarakhand. Participants walk alongside the palanquin, chanting “Jai Shri Yamune” as the religious procession moves towards the Yamunotri temple.

Uttarakhand·temple · festival

Pilgrims visit Yamunotri Temple in Uttarakhand, one of the sacred destinations of the Char Dham pilgrimage. Devotees walk along a narrow path with green railings and covered shelters built against the steep, rocky Himalayan mountainside.

Uttarakhand·hills · temple

Kharsali village in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, serves as an important stop along the Yamunotri Yatra route. At Shani Dev Temple, preparations are underway for Yamuna Devi’s palanquin as part of the pilgrimage tradition.

Uttarakhand·temple · ceremony

The inner sanctum of Shani Temple in Kharsali village, Uttarakhand, features a richly decorated palanquin arrangement associated with Goddess Yamuna Devi.

Uttarakhand·temple · hills

The Shri Badrinath Temple stands amid the rugged mountain landscape of Badrinath in Uttarakhand, India.

architecture · temple

A pedestrian suspension bridge crosses a rocky riverbed near Kharsali and Janki Chatti in Uttarakhand, a gateway for pilgrims travelling to Yamunotri.

Uttarakhand·temple · hills

Yamunotri Temple in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, India, is nestled within a steep, rocky Himalayan gorge.

Uttarakhand·hills · temple

Pilgrims bathe in hot sulphur water springs from the womb of the Himalaya, at Yamunotri / Jamnotri temple in the Uttarakhand Himalaya.

Uttarakhand·hills · temple

A large number of devotees and travellers make their way towards Kedarnath temple along a winding dirt and stone pathway in the Himalayas. Pilgrims walk uphill while others travel on mules and in palkis carried by porters.

hills · snow

Kedarnath town in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand, India. The compact pilgrimage settlement features clusters of buildings, guest lodges and structures with colourful roofs along paved pedestrian paths.

Uttarakhand·festival · hills

Pilgrims walking along the main stone-paved pathway to Kedarnath in Uttarakhand, India, during the Char Dham Yatra season.

Indonesia·aerial · coastline

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Bali, Indonesia, with this stunning aerial view of Tanah Lot Temple, one of the most iconic sea temples in the region.

Indonesia·temple · coastline

This aerial footage showcases Tanah Lot, a 16th-century Hindu sea temple dramatically perched on a rocky outcrop along the coast of Tabanan, Bali, filmed in soft evening light.

Indonesia·temple · coastline

Experience the iconic Tanah Lot Temple in Bali, Indonesia, as it stands majestically against the evening sky.

Afghanistan·temple · architecture

Ghazi stadium in Kabul features the iconic five interlocking rings of the Olympic logo displayed on its wall.

Afghanistan·ceremony · architecture

Inside the Masjid at the Presidential Palace in Kabul, Afghanistan, a quiet moment of devotion unfolds.

snow · temple

In this archival video interview, Noor Mohammad narrates his journey from Afghanistan during a period when conflict was about to erupt against Russia.

Afghanistan·bazaar · architecture

This rare archival footage from Kabul, Afghanistan, captures a vibrant glimpse of daily life around the iconic Shah-e Shamshira Mosque, one of the city’s most distinctive and historic landmarks.

Nepal·temple · old town

This rare archival footage from Lumbini, Nepal—the sacred birthplace of Gautama Buddha—captures an important oral testimony from a local priest (pujari) dressed in traditional Kasaya robes.

Nepal·temple · old town

Step back in time with rare archival footage of the Maya Devi Temple at Lumbini, Nepal—the sacred birthplace of Lord Buddha and a revered UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Switzerland·architecture · temple

Explore the timeless beauty of La Basilique Notre-Dame de Genève, one of Geneva’s most iconic Roman Catholic churches.