"nature’s religious harmony"

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12 June 2025

Two women in hijabs, one taking a selfie and another holding a child's hand, walk through the Donaupark in Vienna, Austria, on June 9, 2025.

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5 January 2025

In Seehausen am Staffelsee, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, on December 4, 2025, a wooden crucifix stands by a snow-covered path leading through a winter landscape. People walk along the path.

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10 March 2024

Hindus are performing the Melasti prayer ritual in Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, on March 10, 2024. The Melasti ceremony, held the day before Nyepi Day of the 1945 Saka New Year, aims to raise awareness of the Gods as a manifestation of God Almighty, to wash away people's suffering, eliminate sins, and prevent damage to nature.

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10 March 2024

Hindus are performing the Melasti prayer ritual in Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, on March 10, 2024. The Melasti ceremony, held the day before Nyepi Day of the 1945 Saka New Year, aims to raise awareness of the Gods as a manifestation of God Almighty, to wash away people's suffering, eliminate sins, and prevent damage to nature.

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10 March 2024

Hindu administrators are walking around offerings at the Melasti prayer ritual in Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, on March 10, 2024. The Melasti ceremony, held the day before Nyepi Day of the 1945 Saka New Year, aims to raise awareness of the Gods as a manifestation of God Almighty, to wash away people's suffering, eliminate sins, and prevent damage to nature.

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4 March 2024

Indonesian Balinese Hindus are collecting sea water in vessels that they consider sacred during the Melasti ceremony on Tanjung Pakis beach, Karawang, West Java, on March 3, 2024. The Melasti ceremony is a ritual believed to purify the universe, which is held a few days before Nyepi, the Balinese Day of Silence.

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3 March 2024

Indonesian Hindu devotees are parading with offerings during a cleansing ceremony called 'Melasti' at Segara Temple in Jakarta, Indonesia, on March 3, 2024. They believe that performing the Melasti ritual is essential ahead of Nyepi Day, The Day of Silence, to cleanse the soul and nature, recharge the supernatural power of the temple's sacred objects, and cleanse the temple paraphernalia. Nyepi Day is a national holiday in Indonesia, dedicated to self-reflection and abstaining from distractions such as entertainment. In 2024, according to the Indonesian Hindu calendar, Nyepi officially falls on Monday, March 11, following the new moon. The celebration lasts for 24 hours, starting at 6 AM and continuing until 6 AM on March 12.

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15 January 2024

Hindu devotees are praying to the god during the Pongal festival in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on January 15, 2024. The vibrant Hindu harvest festival of Pongal is extending its joy beyond India to Sri Lanka. It is being celebrated with fervour, uniting the Tamil communities in both countries. In Sri Lanka, cities like Jaffna and Trincomalee are witnessing lively festivities as families come together to express gratitude for nature's bounty. Pongal is transcending religious and ethnic boundaries, fostering communal harmony. Beyond its cultural significance, the festival is serving as a reminder of the interconnectedness of agrarian communities, emphasising the importance of sustainable farming practices. In essence, Pongal is a celebration that is weaving a rich tapestry of cultural exchange and shared joy across borders.

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15 January 2024

Hindu devotees are praying to the god during the Pongal festival in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on January 15, 2024. The vibrant Hindu harvest festival of Pongal is extending its joy beyond India to Sri Lanka. It is being celebrated with fervour, uniting the Tamil communities in both countries. In Sri Lanka, cities like Jaffna and Trincomalee are witnessing lively festivities as families come together to express gratitude for nature's bounty. Pongal is transcending religious and ethnic boundaries, fostering communal harmony. Beyond its cultural significance, the festival is serving as a reminder of the interconnectedness of agrarian communities, emphasising the importance of sustainable farming practices. In essence, Pongal is a celebration that is weaving a rich tapestry of cultural exchange and shared joy across borders.

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15 January 2024

Hindu devotees are praying to the god during the Pongal festival in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on January 15, 2024. Pongal, the vibrant Hindu harvest festival, is extending its joy beyond India to Sri Lanka. Celebrated with fervor, it is uniting the Tamil communities in both countries. In Sri Lanka, cities like Jaffna and Trincomalee are witnessing lively festivities as families come together to express gratitude for nature's bounty. Pongal is transcending religious and ethnic boundaries, fostering communal harmony. Beyond its cultural significance, the festival is serving as a reminder of the interconnectedness of agrarian communities, emphasizing the importance of sustainable farming practices. In essence, Pongal is a celebration that is weaving a rich tapestry of cultural exchange and shared joy across borders.

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15 January 2024

A Hindu devotee is lighting an oil lamp during the Pongal festival in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on January 15, 2024. Pongal, the vibrant Hindu harvest festival, is extending its joy beyond India to Sri Lanka. Celebrated with fervour, it is uniting the Tamil communities in both countries. In Sri Lanka, cities like Jaffna and Trincomalee are witnessing lively festivities as families come together to express gratitude for nature's bounty. Pongal is transcending religious and ethnic boundaries, fostering communal harmony. Beyond its cultural significance, the festival is serving as a reminder of the interconnectedness of agrarian communities, emphasising the importance of sustainable farming practices. In essence, Pongal is a celebration that weaves a rich tapestry of cultural exchange and shared joy across borders.

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15 January 2024

A Hindu devotee is lighting an oil lamp during the Pongal festival in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on January 15, 2024. Pongal, the vibrant Hindu harvest festival, is extending its joy beyond India to Sri Lanka. Celebrated with fervour, it is uniting the Tamil communities in both countries. In Sri Lanka, cities like Jaffna and Trincomalee are witnessing lively festivities as families come together to express gratitude for nature's bounty. Pongal is transcending religious and ethnic boundaries, fostering communal harmony. Beyond its cultural significance, the festival is serving as a reminder of the interconnectedness of agrarian communities, emphasising the importance of sustainable farming practices. In essence, Pongal is a celebration that weaves a rich tapestry of cultural exchange and shared joy across borders.

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15 January 2024

Hindu devotees are praying to the god during the Pongal festival in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on January 15, 2024. The vibrant Hindu harvest festival of Pongal is extending its joy beyond India to Sri Lanka. It is being celebrated with fervour, uniting the Tamil communities in both countries. In Sri Lanka, cities like Jaffna and Trincomalee are witnessing lively festivities as families come together to express gratitude for nature's bounty. Pongal is transcending religious and ethnic boundaries, fostering communal harmony. Beyond its cultural significance, the festival is serving as a reminder of the interconnectedness of agrarian communities, emphasising the importance of sustainable farming practices. In essence, Pongal is a celebration that is weaving a rich tapestry of cultural exchange and shared joy across borders.

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15 January 2024

Hindu devotees are praying to the god during the Pongal festival in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on January 15, 2024. The vibrant Hindu harvest festival of Pongal is extending its joy beyond India to Sri Lanka. It is being celebrated with fervour, uniting the Tamil communities in both countries. In Sri Lanka, cities like Jaffna and Trincomalee are witnessing lively festivities as families come together to express gratitude for nature's bounty. Pongal is transcending religious and ethnic boundaries, fostering communal harmony. Beyond its cultural significance, the festival is serving as a reminder of the interconnectedness of agrarian communities, emphasising the importance of sustainable farming practices. In essence, Pongal is a celebration that is weaving a rich tapestry of cultural exchange and shared joy across borders.

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15 January 2024

Hindu devotees are praying to the god during the Pongal festival in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on January 15, 2024. The vibrant Hindu harvest festival of Pongal is extending its joy beyond India to Sri Lanka. It is being celebrated with fervour, uniting the Tamil communities in both countries. In Sri Lanka, cities like Jaffna and Trincomalee are witnessing lively festivities as families come together to express gratitude for nature's bounty. Pongal is transcending religious and ethnic boundaries, fostering communal harmony. Beyond its cultural significance, the festival is serving as a reminder of the interconnectedness of agrarian communities, emphasising the importance of sustainable farming practices. In essence, Pongal is a celebration that is weaving a rich tapestry of cultural exchange and shared joy across borders.

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15 January 2024

Hindu devotees are making Pongal rice during the Pongal festival in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on January 15, 2024. The vibrant Hindu harvest festival of Pongal is extending its joy beyond India to Sri Lanka. It is celebrated with fervour, uniting the Tamil communities in both countries. In Sri Lanka, cities like Jaffna and Trincomalee are witnessing lively festivities as families come together to express gratitude for nature's bounty. Pongal is transcending religious and ethnic boundaries, fostering communal harmony. Beyond its cultural significance, the festival is serving as a reminder of the interconnectedness of agrarian communities, emphasising the importance of sustainable farming practices. In essence, Pongal is a celebration that is weaving a rich tapestry of cultural exchange and shared joy across borders.

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