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Volcano Sacrifice: Lens on the Yadnya Kasada

Anna Elisa Sida and Matteo Maimone | February 10, 2020

Before sunrise, devotees go to the slopes of Mount Bromo to pray and throw their sacrifices on the festival of Yadnya Kasada.

Remembrance at Hiroshima’s Nuclear Temple

Ronan O'Connell | January 20, 2020

Hiroshima’s 1,200-year-old Mitaki-dera temple is tranquil but it’s also, a pilgrimage site for the victims of the nuclear age.

Kumaris: The Living Child Goddesses of Nepal

Ronan O'Connell | December 23, 2019

For more than 1,000 years, Kumaris have been a central part of Hindu and Buddhist culture in Nepal, particularly in Kathmandu.

A Short, Curious History of the White Temple of Chiang Rai

Tyler Roney | June 18, 2019

Those who visit the White Temple of Chiang Rai are struck by its beauty and then its irreverence – from Hello Kitty on the inside to Pinhead from Hellraiser on the lawn.

The High Price of Death in Torajaland

Jay Tindall | April 29, 2019

Jay Tindall travels to the fascinating and somewhat gruesome spectacle of a Torajaland funeral, one of the most interesting cultural events in Southeast Asia.

Very Superstitious: 4 Taoist Deities to Know When Visiting Hong Kong

Nam Cheah | April 11, 2019

Going to Hong Kong? Well, there are few Taoist deities you should get to know before you start in on the temples.

Bali Temple Journey from North to South

Nam Cheah | December 14, 2018

Bali has no shortage of temples, and this journey takes travelers from north to south – with water rituals and fire dances – combining some of the very best in Balinese spirituality.

Curses, Jinxes, and Spells: Kyoto’s Black Magic Side

Ronan O'Connell | September 26, 2018

Even in the most popular temples of Japan’s most beautiful city, there are dark corners where patrons can curse their enemies in Kyoto.

City of Angels: A Visual Journey Through Bangkok Festivals

Adryel Talamantes | September 19, 2018

Photographer Adryel Talamantes takes his camera around Bangkok festivals to turn his lens on the intense spiritual side of Asia’s most visited city.

Fear Mountain: A Look at Japan’s Osorezan

Travelogues | September 11, 2018

An intersection between the worlds of life and death, Osorezan is a landscape that rides the strange line between beauty and despair.

5 Ways to Nourish Your Soul in Luang Prabang

Nicole Leigh West | August 30, 2018

You can go for the animals or the plush hotels, but many who go to Luang Prabang are looking to recharge their soul and this ancient capital has more than enough options.

The Jews of Yangon: A Look at Myanmar’s Smallest Religion

Ronan O'Connell | July 16, 2018

The Musmeah Yeshua Synagogue serves a small, tight-knit community of 20, but the story and heritage of this site draws travelers from around the globe.

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