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5 February 2026

A long-exposure photograph shows the rhythmic movement of devotees as they circulate around the Sacred Devnimori Relics at the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on February 5, 2026

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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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18 October 2025

A man sits in front of various decorations used to decorate Pandals for Kali Puja in Kolkata, India, on October 18, 2025.

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1 October 2025

People visit a puja pandal themed 'Save Earth, Save Nature, and Agriculture' during the Durga Puja festival in Siliguri, India, on October 1, 2025.

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1 October 2025

People visit a puja pandal themed 'Save Earth, Save Nature, and Agriculture' during the Durga Puja festival in Siliguri, India, on October 1, 2025.

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30 September 2025

Mohammad Saddam Hossain, 34, practices wax batik--a form of batik where wax is mixed with color and applied to cloth--in a Kash flower field in Narayanganj, Bangladesh, assisted by his trainees, Smaran Mondal Abir and Fazle Rabbi, two school-going kids who also learn this craft.

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30 September 2025

Mohammad Saddam Hossain, 34, practices wax batik--a form of batik where wax is mixed with color and applied to cloth--in a Kash flower field in Narayanganj, Bangladesh, assisted by his trainees, Smaran Mondal Abir and Fazle Rabbi, two school-going kids who also learn this craft.

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30 September 2025

Mohammad Saddam Hossain, 34, practices wax batik--a form of batik where wax is mixed with color and applied to cloth--in a Kash flower field in Narayanganj, Bangladesh

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30 September 2025

Mohammad Saddam Hossain, 34, practices wax batik--a form of batik where wax is mixed with color and applied to cloth--in a Kash flower field in Narayanganj, Bangladesh

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30 September 2025

An idol of the Hindu Goddess Durga is seen during the third day of worship at the Durga Puja Festival in a temporary structure called a pandal in Kolkata, India, on September 30, 2025.

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30 September 2025

An idol of the Hindu Goddess Durga is seen during the third day of worship at the Durga Puja Festival in a temporary structure called a pandal in Kolkata, India, on September 30, 2025.

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28 September 2025

A themed Durga idol represents Mother Nature and focuses on saving the environment during the Durga Puja festival on the outskirts of Kolkata, India, on September 28, 2025.

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27 September 2025

People transport an idol of Goddess Durga to a worship place in Siliguri, India, on September 27, 2025.

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27 September 2025

A temporary structure of worship, Puja Pandal, stands during the Durga Puja festival in Kolkata, India, on September 26, 2025.

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27 September 2025

A temporary structure of worship, Puja Pandal, stands during the Durga Puja festival in Kolkata, India, on September 26, 2025.

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27 September 2025

A temporary structure of worship, Puja Pandal, stands during the Durga Puja festival in Kolkata, India, on September 26, 2025.

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