Traditional Ceremony Collection (page 2)

Musicians, Dauji, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Celebrating Holi festival, Barsana, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Flower offering during Hindu prayer, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Hindu blessing, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Jewish Torah scroll with pointer, Paris, France, Europe

Children at Holi celebration in Goverdan, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Jewish Torah scroll with pointer, Paris, France, Europe

Celebrating Holi festival, Nandgaon, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Hindu woman worshipping a lingam during Holi celebration in Goverdan, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Holy man begging outside a temple, Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Hare Krishna devotee praying, Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Man celebrating Holi festival, Nandgaon, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Holi celebration in Goverdan, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Hindus celebrating Holi festival, Dauji, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Barsana villagers celebrating Holi in Nandgaon, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Dancers celebrating Holi festival in Barsana temple, Barsana, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Reading the Torah in a synagogue, Paris, France, Europe

Traditional coffee ceremony in Ethiopia, Africa

Altar boys and girls at Celebration of the Myrrh bearers Sunday in the Nazareth Melkite (Greek Catholic) church, Galilee, Israel, Middle East

Traditional Japanese Woodblock print of Actor
" Japanese scene from the master Kunisada 1786-1865, a woodblock print, published in 1849 -1850 -1851 during the Edo period

Traditional Woodblock print of female peasant
Japanese scene from the master Kunisada 1786-1865, a woodblock print, circa 1840 from the Edo period showing a female figure in traditional Kimono looking down after she has laid down her burden

Traditional Woodblock print of Actor
" Kunisada (1786-1865), was in his own time was the most popular and successful print designer in Japan. This print shows an actor Seki Sanjuro and was published in 1831

Paying allegiance to the May Queen
Georgian style villagers paying homage to their May Queen on May Day. From " R. Caldecotts Second Collection of Pictures and Songs" containing " The Milkmaid"

Victorian man lifting a Wassail Bowl
A Victorian man lifting a steaming Wassail Bowl at the Christmas table. Wassail is an old English tradition usually associated with Yuletide (i.e. Christmas)

Traditional woodblock print of a man by water
Japanese scene from the master Kunisada 1786-1865, a woodblock print, circa 1850 from the Edo period showing a male figure in traditional costume standing by a river at night

Illustration of a medieval squire being dubbed a knight

Aztec Temple with sacrifice

Dressed in his black goatskin cloak, a Samburu boy puts his bundle of sticks, staves and gum on the roof of his mothers house

In the weeks leading up to their circumcision, Samburu boys gather frequently to sing the lebarta, a circumcision song with a slow, haunting melody whose words are ad-libbed to suit the occasion

Laikipiak Msai

Japan, The poet Sangi Hitoshi, woodcut
Hokusai Katsushika (1760-1849), The Poet Sangi Hitoshi (10th century), 1835-36, woodcut

France, Chinoiseries, The Chinese fair
Francois Boucher (1703-1770), Chinoiseries. The Chinese Fair

Msai youth with decorated face
Black clothing and the intricate white patterns on the face of this Msai youth of the Kisongo section signify his recent circumcision

A Samburu mother shaves her sons head outside her home the day before he is circumcised. Round her neck hangs his nchipi - the distinctive decoration of every boy who participates in the circumcision

Mothers rub animal fat into their sons cloaks to make them supple. This task is performed shortly before the boys set out on an arduous journey to collect sticks, staves and gum to make bows

Gabbra women sing and dance to celebrate a wedding. The traditional metal ornamentation on their heads is called malmal

A Dassanech man in full tribal regalia participates in a dance during a month-long ceremony. He wears a cheetah skin draped on his backs and a black ostrich-feather headdress

United States. Virginia. Anabaptist Baptism. Their ideology lay in the acceptance of baptism of adults only. 17th century. Colored engraving, 1841

Secret Societies (nineteenth century). Initiation ceremony of a new member
Secret Societies (19th-century). Initiation ceremony of a new member. Colored engraving

Knighting
illustration of a king Knighting

Pausanias Sacrifices to the Gods before the Battle of Plataea
Illustration of a Pausanias Sacrifices to the Gods before the Battle of Plataea

Curing The Sick With Serpents
A man performs a snake-handling ritual over the bed of a patient while several other watch, engraving is dated 1806. Original caption reads A Saadi, or Egyptian quack

Illustration of a bible scene, 1 Kings 1, Solomon rides through the city on his fathers mule to show that David wishes him to be his successor and is anointed as king by a priest

Illustration of a bible scene, 1 Samuel 16: Samuel uses oil to anoint David as king on Gods instruction after Saul disappoints him

Ex-Drum Horses
On the left, the Royal Artillery Drum Horse and on the right the Royal Household Cavalry Drum Horse pulling a harrow on a farm during WW II

Buddhist prayer wheels on the exterior wall of the Swayambhunath Stupa Temple, also called Monkey Temple, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

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"Embracing the Timeless Traditions: A Glimpse into Diverse Ceremonies Around the World" From the mystical allure of monks lighting khom loy candles and lanterns during the enchanting Loi Krathong festival, to the mesmerizing sight of a snake charmer coaxing a slithering serpent from its basket with his flute-like instrument - traditional ceremonies captivate our senses and transport us to different realms. In Paris, France, amidst Europe's cultural tapestry, we find ourselves immersed in an age-old Jewish tradition as a Torah scroll is carefully unfurled. Its delicate parchment whispers stories of faith and resilience that have stood the test of time. Traveling back in time to 1790 Japan through a captivating woodblock print, we encounter a young woman frozen in elegance. The intricate details on this artwork reflect not only artistic mastery but also serve as a window into ancient customs and societal norms. Journeying further eastward to Gujarat, India's Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park - designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site - we witness pilgrims offering burning coals at Kalika Shakti Peeth Pavagadh Temple. This sacred act symbolizes devotion and spiritual purification within Hindu traditions. Delving into biblical history depicted by Gustave Doré's illustrations from "The Dore Bible, " we are transported to Jerusalem where Cyrus humbly presents vases for the Second Temple. This poignant scene reminds us of humanity's enduring quest for divine connection across generations. Celebrations take on vibrant hues at Gajan festivities where face painting becomes an art form itself. Amidst joyous revelry, communities come together to honor deities while adorning their faces with intricate designs that embody both spirituality and creativity. Japanese woodblocks bring Kabuki actors alive on paper; their dramatic expressions capturing centuries-old theatrical performances that continue to enthrall audiences today. These prints serve as a testament to the enduring power of art in preserving cultural heritage.