"Pilgrims"

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23 January 2026

Musicians visit vendors in the Historic Center of Mexico City, Mexico, on January 22, 2026, where they sell figurines of the Christ Child on the eve of Candlemas, which, according to tradition, celebrates the culmination of the Christmas season in the Catholic Church.

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23 January 2026

In Mount Emei, Sichuan Province, China, on July 19, 2011, pilgrims light large incense sticks at the summit of Mount Emei in a gesture steeped in fervor and tradition. The smoke rises slowly in the fresh mountain air, mingling with the clouds and Buddhist chants that resonate around the temples. On this sacred site, a major center of Chinese Buddhism, incense becomes an offering to the divinities, a bridge between the earthly and spiritual worlds. Each flame lit carries a prayer, a wish, an invisible bond between humanity and heaven.

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23 January 2026

In Emei, Sichuan Province, China, on July 19, 2011, the summit of Mount Emei, one of the four sacred mountains of Chinese Buddhism, rises over 3,000 meters above sea level and reveals its golden temples shimmering at sunrise. The air is heavy with incense and carries the chants of pilgrims. This place embodies the meeting of wild nature, millennia-old spirituality, and inner quest.

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23 January 2026

In Leshan, Sichuan Province, China, on April 14, 2025, the Leshan Bridge spans the waters of the Min River, connecting the two banks of this Sichuan city known for its famous Giant Buddha carved into the cliff. Built in a style blending modernity with traditional Chinese aesthetics, it serves as a daily passage for residents and pilgrims alike, embodying the link between spirituality, urban life, and nature.

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23 January 2026

In Leshan, Sichuan Province, China, on April 14, 2025, the Leshan Bridge spans the waters of the Min River, connecting the two banks of this Sichuan city known for its famous Giant Buddha carved into the cliff. Built in a style blending modernity with traditional Chinese aesthetics, it serves as a daily passage for residents and pilgrims alike, embodying the link between spirituality, urban life, and nature.

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23 January 2026

The facade of a temple on Mount Emei, one of the sacred mountains of Chinese Buddhism, stands nestled between sky and forest in Mount Emei, Sichuan Province, China, on July 19, 2011.

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22 January 2026

Residents make a pilgrimage to Kiai Ashari's ancestral grave during the Sadranan tradition at the Sentono cemetery complex in Ngijo, Gunungpati, Semarang, Central Java Province, on January 22, 2026. Local residents routinely carry out this tradition before entering the holy month of Ramadan by slaughtering and cooking dozens of goats, then visiting their ancestral graves and eating together.

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22 January 2026

Residents make a pilgrimage to Kiai Ashari's ancestral grave during the Sadranan tradition at the Sentono cemetery complex in Ngijo, Gunungpati, Semarang, Central Java Province, on January 22, 2026. Local residents routinely carry out this tradition before entering the holy month of Ramadan by slaughtering and cooking dozens of goats, then visiting their ancestral graves and eating together.

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22 January 2026

Residents make a pilgrimage to Kiai Ashari's ancestral grave during the Sadranan tradition at the Sentono cemetery complex in Ngijo, Gunungpati, Semarang, Central Java Province, on January 22, 2026. Local residents routinely carry out this tradition before entering the holy month of Ramadan by slaughtering and cooking dozens of goats, then visiting their ancestral graves and eating together.

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22 January 2026

Residents make a pilgrimage to Kiai Ashari's ancestral grave during the Sadranan tradition at the Sentono cemetery complex in Ngijo, Gunungpati, Semarang, Central Java Province, on January 22, 2026. Local residents routinely carry out this tradition before entering the holy month of Ramadan by slaughtering and cooking dozens of goats, then visiting their ancestral graves and eating together.

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20 January 2026

A man dressed as Lord Shiva arrives at the 'Sangam', the confluence of the rivers Ganges, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati, during the annual religious 'Magh Mela' festival in Prayagraj, India, on January 20, 2026.

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20 January 2026

A man dressed as Lord Shiva arrives at the 'Sangam', the confluence of the rivers Ganges, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati, during the annual religious 'Magh Mela' festival in Prayagraj, India, on January 20, 2026.

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20 January 2026

A man dressed as Lord Shiva arrives at the 'Sangam', the confluence of the rivers Ganges, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati, during the annual religious 'Magh Mela' festival in Prayagraj, India, on January 20, 2026.

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20 January 2026

On January 20, 2026, in Incheon, South Korea, a flock of seagulls eagerly swoops down to snatch food thrown by visitors near Bomunsa Temple on Ganghwa Island, South Korea. Bomunsa Temple, located on Seokmodo Island in South Korea, traces its origins back to the year 635 during the reign of Queen Seondeok of the Silla Dynasty. According to historical accounts, the monk Hyejeong, while practicing asceticism on Mount Geumgang, witnesses a divine manifestation of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva. Moved by the vision, he journeys to Ganghwa Island and establishes the temple. Legend holds that the temple's history begins when a sacred stone is retrieved from the sea and enshrined as a representation of the Buddha. This act of reverence marks the beginning of Bomunsa's spiritual legacy, which continues to draw pilgrims and visitors to this day.

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20 January 2026

On January 20, 2026, in Incheon, South Korea, a flock of seagulls eagerly swoops down to snatch food thrown by visitors near Bomunsa Temple on Ganghwa Island, South Korea. Bomunsa Temple, located on Seokmodo Island in South Korea, traces its origins back to the year 635 during the reign of Queen Seondeok of the Silla Dynasty. According to historical accounts, the monk Hyejeong, while practicing asceticism on Mount Geumgang, witnesses a divine manifestation of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva. Moved by the vision, he journeys to Ganghwa Island and establishes the temple. Legend holds that the temple's history begins when a sacred stone is retrieved from the sea and enshrined as a representation of the Buddha. This act of reverence marks the beginning of Bomunsa's spiritual legacy, which continues to draw pilgrims and visitors to this day.

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20 January 2026

On January 20, 2026, in Incheon, South Korea, a view of the Rock-carved Seated Bodhisattva at Bomunsa Temple on Ganghwa Island, South Korea, is observed. Dancheong, ornate designs painted in striking reds, blues, greens, and golds, not only enhance the aesthetic beauty of the sacred space but also symbolize protection and spiritual harmony. The craftsmanship reflects centuries of cultural heritage, offering visitors a glimpse into Korea's enduring artistic and religious traditions. Bomunsa Temple, located on Seokmodo Island in South Korea, traces its origins back to the year 635 during the reign of Queen Seondeok of the Silla Dynasty. According to historical accounts, the temple is founded by the monk Hyejeong, who, while practicing asceticism on Mount Geumgang, is said to witness a divine manifestation of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva. Moved by the vision, he journeys to Ganghwa Island and establishes the temple. Legend holds that the temple's history begins when a sacred stone is retrieved from the sea and enshrined as a representation of the Buddha. This act of reverence marks the beginning of Bomunsa's spiritual legacy, which continues to draw pilgrims and visitors to this day.

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