Sacred Collection (page 6)

Silver chalice, church plate. 13th century (sacred vessel, Portugal)
542941 Silver chalice, church plate. 13th century (sacred vessel, Portugal); Universal History Archive/UIG

Page of music decorated with initial letter O enclosing monks chanting from an antiphonal
528010 Page of music decorated with initial letter O enclosing monks chanting from an antiphonal. 13th-14th century (music manuscript from the Montpellier Codex of the Notre Dame (Old French)

Views in China: tombs of the Emperors of the Ming Dynasty, at Nankin, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
Views in China: tombs of the Emperors of the Ming Dynasty, at Nankin, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by Mr. F. L. Bedwell, of a View of the Tombs of the Ming dynasty of Chinese Emperors

Ganges pilgrims passing a ghaut, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
Ganges pilgrims passing a ghaut, [India], 1864. The road between Allahabad and Benares is literally crowded with pilgrims to the sacred river...They are coming from, or going to

Musical notation. 10th century (manuscript of Gregorian chant of Tutilo's Trope Hodie Cantandus)
528013 Musical notation. 10th century (manuscript of Gregorian chant of Tutilo's Trope Hodie Cantandus, written in Neums notation which was superseded by Staff notation); (add.info)

Reading the Scriptures (panel)
BON70886 Reading the Scriptures (panel) by Priechenfried, Alois Heinrich (1867-1953); 59x79 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: by Alois Heinrich Priechenfried); Photo © Bonhams, London, UK

Church
Krzysztof Browko

TELLARO SWIRL
Paolo Lazzarotti

Chapel and cottages
Mountains above Val Gardena mountain pass in the Dolomites. Ales Krivec

My Solace
Kapuschinsky

sleeping novice
Marco Tagliarino

Durham cathedral
Tianyuan Sun

Monk in Reading
Nilendu Banerjee

Devotion of Old Priest
SHREENIVAS YENNI

The Cross
Sanbao Zheng

St. Basils Cathedral
Alexey Kurochkin

Florencia Sunset skyline
Javier del Puerto Photography

Crimson prayer
Hiroaki Suemasa

Ethiopian girl praying at a religious ceremony
Joxe Inazio Kuesta Garmendia

Millennium to St Pauls
Anthony Brigden

Ubeinde keşiş
Gulsen Yilman

Moring Light on Forbidden City
Bing Yu

Young lady and umbrella in pagoda
Aharon Golani

Spirit and meditation
Marco Tagliarino

Window
Olavo Azevedo

Step
Hiroaki Suemasa

Yosemite Chapel in Blue Hour
Dianne Mao

Bagan, balloons flying over ancient temples
Sarawut Intarob

Jamnik
Jure Kravanja

Sveti Tomaž, Slovenia
Jure Kravanja

Theyyam 1
BALASUBRAMANIAN GV

A Church at Blue Hour
Shirley Ji

AMIR ALI NAVADEH SHAHLA

Breakthrough
James Cai

Michael

anhara girl
Hanka Ku

New York
Kurt Klein

Karl-Stützel-Platz
Roswitha Schleicher-Schwarz

Sadhu
Alex Lu

Easter
Axel K. Schoeps

Corner Tower
Peiyin Wang

Smoking Sadhu
Giovanni Cavalli

Tempest over Étretat
Ruben Ramos

Eid prayer under rainfall
Azim Khan Ronnie

Bavarian Sunset
Karol Nienartowicz

The Young Monk and his pet Hornbill
Elizabeth Cowle

Chess Pavilion in Huashan
Simoon

Pilgrims carrier
Mostafijur Rahman Nasim

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"Sacred: A Tapestry of Divine Beliefs and Spiritual Traditions" Embark on a journey through the ethereal realms of sacredness, where ancient myths intertwine with devout faiths. In this captivating collection of images, we witness the profound reverence bestowed upon deities from various cultures across Asia. The picture reveals an enchanting scene depicting Hindu gods Laksman, Rama, Sita, and Hanuman. Their divine presence radiates wisdom and protection as they stand united in their eternal bond. The vibrant colors and intricate details reflect the devotion that millions hold for these revered figures. Moving forward, we encounter goddesses Parvati, Lakshmi, and Saraswati gracefully adorning another image. Each embodying unique qualities - Parvati's nurturing nature, Lakshmi's abundance of wealth and prosperity, Saraswati's wisdom in arts and knowledge - they symbolize feminine power at its purest form. A statue captures the essence of Annapurna (Parvati), who selflessly provides nourishment to all beings. This depiction reminds us to appreciate the bountiful gifts bestowed upon us by Mother Earth while inspiring gratitude for sustenance received. Lakshmi sits serenely amidst lotus flowers; her tranquil demeanor represents inner peace attained through spiritual enlightenment. As the consort of Lord Vishnu – guardian of cosmic balance – she embodies wealth not only in material possessions but also in spiritual richness. In Norse mythology stands Yggdrasil - the Tree of Life connecting different realms within existence itself. Its branches reach towards celestial heights while its roots delve deep into earthly foundations—a powerful symbol reminding us that all life is interconnected. Another glimpse takes us to India once more where Krishna and Rada share an everlasting love story transcending time itself. Their divine union serves as a reminder that love knows no boundaries or limitations when guided by spirituality.