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FEATURE - Pix of the Day: Bilder des Tages
October 8, 2018 - Kolkata, West Bengal, India - Hindu priest guide the devotees to perform rituals to pay homage to the ancestors on the occasion of Mahalaya. Hindu prays an take holy dip in river Ganges to offer homage to their ancestors as they take part in Tarpan a Hindu rituals on the occasion of Mahalaya ahead of Durga Puja Festival. Bengali Hindu observe Mahalaya the last day of Pitri Pakhsha (fortnight if the fore fathers) by paying homage to ancestor in banks of river Ganges. Bengali all over the world will be marking the festival Durga Puja representing the victory of good over evil and the celebration of female power from October 15 (FOTO: DUKAS/ZUMA)
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NEWS - Ramadan: Beginn des Fastenmonats
May 18, 2018 - Lhokseumawe, Aceh, Indonesia - Muslims perform their first Friday prayers in the month of Ramadan 1439 Hijriyah which coincides with the second fast, at the Syuhada mosque of Lhokseumawe city (FOTO: DUKAS/ZUMA)
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NEWS - Ramadan: Beginn des Fastenmonats
May 18, 2018 - Lhokseumawe, Aceh, Indonesia - Muslims perform their first Friday prayers in the month of Ramadan 1439 Hijriyah which coincides with the second fast, at the Syuhada mosque of Lhokseumawe city (FOTO: DUKAS/ZUMA)
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NEWS - Ramadan: Beginn des Fastenmonats
May 18, 2018 - Lhokseumawe, Aceh, Indonesia - Muslims perform their first Friday prayers in the month of Ramadan 1439 Hijriyah which coincides with the second fast, at the Syuhada mosque of Lhokseumawe city (FOTO: DUKAS/ZUMA)
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FEATURE - Pix of the Day: Bilder des Tages
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Kashmiri Muslims prays on the first Friday of the holy fasting month of Ramadan in the garden of Jamia Masjid or Grand Mosque.
Islam's holiest month of Ramadan is a period of intense prayer, dawn-to-dusk fasting and nightly feasts.
Ramadan celebrations, Srinagar, India - 18 May 2018
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FEATURE - Pix of the Day: Bilder des Tages
February 13, 2018 - Mississauga, Ontario, Canada - Tamil Hindu girl during the Maha Shivratri (Maha Shivaratri) festival at a Tamil Hindu temple in Ontario, Canada, on February 13, 2018. Maha Shivaratri which means 'the Great Night of Lord Shiva', is an occasion where Hindu devotees keep awake all-night and offer all-night prayers devoted to Lord Shiva (FOTO: DUKAS/ZUMA)
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NEWS - Fukushima Unglück: Weltweiter Protest und Gedenken am Jahres
March 11, 2017 - Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan - Anti-nuclear protester holds a placard outside the National Diet Building during a rally held by the Metropolitan Coalition Against Nukes in Tokyo. The protest comes during the sixth anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami disaster that led to the outbreak of the Fukushima nuclear crisis (FOTO: DUKAS/ZUMA)
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NEWS - Ramallah: Eröffnung des Yasser Arafat Museums
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A Palestinian man prays in front of the tomb of the late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat during the inauguration ceremony
Yasser Arafat museum opening, Ramallah, West Bank - 09 Nov 2016
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NEWS - Ramallah: Eröffnung des Yasser Arafat Museums
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A Palestinian man prays in front of the tomb of the late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat during the inauguration ceremony
Yasser Arafat museum opening, Ramallah, West Bank - 09 Nov 2016
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NEWS - Irak: Kampf um Mossul - verlassene Häuser
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A soldier prays in the battlefield. Kurdish Peshmerga and Iraqi forces managed to retake Mosul from the Islamic State (IS).
The battle of Mosul, Iraq - 18 Oct 2016
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FEATURE - Nepal: Land und Leute
(7/16/2016) Portrait of a sadhus in Pashupatinath, Nepal. The place of the cremations by the Bagmati River. Holy men sadhu colourfully painted. Bell at Shiva shrines at Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu, Nepal. (Photo by Sergi Reboredo/Sipa USA) *** Local Caption *** 20844523
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FEATURE - Nepal: Land und Leute
(7/16/2016) Portrait of a sadhu in Pashupatinath, Nepal. The place of the cremations by the Bagmati River. Holy man sadhu colourfully painted (Photo by Sergi Reboredo/Sipa USA) *** Local Caption *** 20844520
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Syrian War aftermath, Aleppo, Syria - 05 Jan 2016
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A fighter from the Free Syrian Army prays in a damaged mosque where buses are positioned to provide protection from snipers of the forces of Syria's President Bashar al-Assad
Syrian War aftermath, Aleppo, Syria - 05 Jan 2016
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Syrian War aftermath, Aleppo, Syria - 05 Jan 2016
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A Fighter from the Free Syrian Army prays in a damaged mosque where buses are positioned to provide protection from snipers of the forces of Syria's President Bashar al-Assad
Syrian War aftermath, Aleppo, Syria - 05 Jan 2016
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NEWS - Flüchtlinge auf Lesbos
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A man prays as the migrant boat arrives on the shore of Lesbos
Refugees crisis Lesbos, Greece - 29 Nov 2015
About 5,000 migrants are reaching Europe each day along the so-called Balkan migrant route, stoking tensions among the countries along the migrant corridor including Greece, Macedonia, Serbia, Croatia and Slovenia.
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NEWS: Flüchtlinge stranden auf Kos
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Migrant crisis, Kos, Greece - 30 Aug 2015
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FEATURE - Saudade: Fotograf Valerio Berdini sucht die Sehsucht in Lissabon
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A man prays in Igreja de Sao Domingo, one of the oldest churches in Lisbon
Finding 'Saudade' in Lisbon, Portugal - 2015
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Photographer Valerio Berdini spent days walking the streets of Lisbon, trying to put into pictures the most peculiar of Portuguese feelings: 'Saudade'.
Saudade is a Portuguese word that has no direct translation in English.
It describes a deep emotional state of nostalgic or profound melancholic longing for an absent something or someone that one loves. Moreover, it often carries a repressed knowledge that the object of longing may never return.
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Iraqi army in Tikrit, Iraq - 05 Apr 2015
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A soldier prays where the blood of Iraqi soldiers fell at camp Speicher
Iraqi army in Tikrit, Iraq - 05 Apr 2015
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2014 FIFA World Cup, Quarter Finals, Brazil v Colombia, Estadio Castelao, Fortaleza, Brazil - 01 Jul 2014
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Fred of Brazil prays before kick off
2014 FIFA World Cup, Quarter Finals, Brazil v Colombia, Estadio Castelao, Fortaleza, Brazil - 01 Jul 2014
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Photos capture colombian fans excitement as they continue to impress in world cup, Colombia, July 2014
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A Colombian man, holding a bible in his hand, prays while watching the football match between Colombia and Uruguay at the FIFA World Cup 2014, in a park in Cali, Colombia, 28 June 2014.
Photos Capture Colombian Fans Excitement As They Continue To Impress In World Cup
A Czech photojournalist has captured the passion and excitement of Colombian fans as the country's football team continues to succeed through the last stages of the World Cup.
Jan Sochor, who, is currently based in Quito, Ecuador has been exploring Colombia since 2004.
The 39-year-old visited the country last week (24-28 June) and witnessed patriotic fans reactions to Colombia beating Japan and Uruguay in the World Cup.
"I visit Colombia every 2-3 months, usually for couple of weeks, working on a particular story/project. To be honest, Colombia is a country of my heart. In spite of its violent fame, I consider Colombian people the most cordial and loving people in all Latin America."
However the experienced photojournalist had not planned on creating a photo series throughout his trip.
He explains: "Seriously, I did not plan it. I just had an idea. When I arrived in Cali, I simply got caught up in the football atmosphere.
"The way Caleños (people from Cali) live with the World Cup was so impressive, so passionate and so emotional, that I impulsively decided to try and take images on my iPhone. I wanted to capture the Colombian football fever."
Jan took the photos while watching Colombia win both matches against Japan and Uruguay last week. (Colombia defeated both teams (2,0 against Uruguay & 4,1 against Japan).
As the photojournalist had not planned the project, he h...
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Oscar Pistorius murder trial, Pretoria Magistrates court, South Africa - 19 Aug 2013
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Oscar Pistorius prays with sister Aimee and brother Carl before he appears in the Pretoria Magistrates court
Oscar Pistorius murder trial, Pretoria Magistrates court, South Africa - 19 Aug 2013
Oscar Pistorius is accused of the murder of Reeva Steenkamp on February 14, 2013. He faces two charges, murder and contravention of the Firearms Control Act. The case has been postponed to March 2014
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Oscar Pistorius murder trial, Pretoria Magistrates court, South Africa - 19 Aug 2013
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Oscar Pistorius prays with sister Aimee and brother Carl during an appearance at the Pretoria Magistrates court
Oscar Pistorius murder trial, Pretoria Magistrates court, South Africa - 19 Aug 2013
Pistorius is accused of the murder of Reeva Steenkamp on February 14, 2013. He faces two charges; murder and contravention of the Firearms Control Act. The case has been postponed to March 2014
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Oscar Pistorius murder trial, Pretoria Magistrates court, South Africa - 19 Aug 2013
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Oscar Pistorius prays with sister Aimee and brother Carl during an appearance at the Pretoria Magistrates court
Oscar Pistorius murder trial, Pretoria Magistrates court, South Africa - 19 Aug 2013
Pistorius is accused of the murder of Reeva Steenkamp on February 14, 2013. He faces two charges; murder and contravention of the Firearms Control Act. The case has been postponed to March 2014
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Oscar Pistorius murder trial, Pretoria Magistrates court, South Africa - 19 Aug 2013
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Oscar Pistorius prays with sister Aimee and brother Carl during an appearance at the Pretoria Magistrates court
Oscar Pistorius murder trial, Pretoria Magistrates court, South Africa - 19 Aug 2013
Pistorius is accused of the murder of Reeva Steenkamp on February 14, 2013. He faces two charges; murder and contravention of the Firearms Control Act. The case has been postponed to March 2014
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Oscar Pistorius murder trial, Pretoria Magistrates court, South Africa - 19 Aug 2013
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Oscar Pistorius prays with sister Aimee and brother Carl during an appearance at the Pretoria Magistrates court
Oscar Pistorius murder trial, Pretoria Magistrates court, South Africa - 19 Aug 2013
Pistorius is accused of the murder of Reeva Steenkamp on February 14, 2013. He faces two charges; murder and contravention of the Firearms Control Act. The case has been postponed to March 2014
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Oscar Pistorius murder trial, Pretoria Magistrates court, South Africa - 19 Aug 2013
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Oscar Pistorius prays with sister Aimee and brother Carl during an appearance at the Pretoria Magistrates court
Oscar Pistorius murder trial, Pretoria Magistrates court, South Africa - 19 Aug 2013
Pistorius is accused of the murder of Reeva Steenkamp on February 14, 2013. He faces two charges; murder and contravention of the Firearms Control Act. The case has been postponed to March 2014
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Oscar Pistorius murder trial, Pretoria Magistrates court, South Africa - 19 Aug 2013
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Oscar Pistorius prays with sister Aimee and brother Carl during an appearance at the Pretoria Magistrates court
Oscar Pistorius murder trial, Pretoria Magistrates court, South Africa - 19 Aug 2013
Pistorius is accused of the murder of Reeva Steenkamp on February 14, 2013. He faces two charges; murder and contravention of the Firearms Control Act. The case has been postponed to March 2014
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Oscar Pistorius murder trial, Pretoria Magistrates court, South Africa - 19 Aug 2013
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PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 19: Oscar Pistorius prays with sister Aimee and brother Carl during an appearance at the Pretoria Magistrates court on August 19, 2013, in Pretoria, South Africa. Pistorius is accused of the murder of Reeva Steenkamp on February 14, 2013. He faces two charges; murder and contravention of the Firearms Control Act. The case has been postponed to March 2014. (Photo by Gallo Images / Sowetan / Vathiswa Ruselo)
Oscar Pistorius murder trial, Pretoria Magistrates court, South Africa - 19 Aug 2013
Pistorius is accused of the murder of Reeva Steenkamp on February 14, 2013. He faces two charges; murder and contravention of the Firearms Control Act. The case has been postponed to March 2014
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Oscar Pistorius murder trial, Pretoria Magistrates court, South Africa - 19 Aug 2013
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Oscar Pistorius prays with sister Aimee and brother Carl before he appears in the Pretoria Magistrates court
Oscar Pistorius murder trial, Pretoria Magistrates court, South Africa - 19 Aug 2013
Oscar Pistorius is accused of the murder of Reeva Steenkamp on February 14, 2013. He faces two charges, murder and contravention of the Firearms Control Act. The case has been postponed to March 2014
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Oscar Pistorius murder trial, Pretoria Magistrates court, South Africa - 19 Aug 2013
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Oscar Pistorius prays with sister Aimee and brother Carl before he appears in the Pretoria Magistrates court
Oscar Pistorius murder trial, Pretoria Magistrates court, South Africa - 19 Aug 2013
Oscar Pistorius is accused of the murder of Reeva Steenkamp on February 14, 2013. He faces two charges, murder and contravention of the Firearms Control Act. The case has been postponed to March 2014
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Medium who speaks to Princess Diana, Yorkshire, Britain - 07 Feb 2013
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Medium Carolina Bruce prays by touching this stone angel's hand in the cemetery where she lives with her husband Laurence.
'It's A Girl': Medium Claims To Know Sex of Royal Baby From Princess Diana
'It's A Girl': Medium Claims To Know Sex of Royal Baby From Princess Diana
A medium, who once appeared on GMTV with Lorraine Kelly, has claimed she can see and speak to Princess Diana who has told her the royal baby will be a girl.
Carolina Bruce from Knaresborough in North Yorkshire regularly communicates with the late Princess who has allegedly appeared declaring to be back in the form of an archangel - someone who's lived on Earth and crossed over.
During one of her many conversations with the Princess of Wales, Carolina has claimed the spirit of Diana envisaged her grandchild will also be born on her birthday - July 1st.
Even though the 56-year-old has said she believes the baby will be a girl by spiritual rights, a phrase describing God's decision, she doesn't know whether the world will accept another female like Diana, declaring 'the world crucified her like Jesus Christ'.
The mum-of-two said she began talking with Diana soon after her tragic death in 1997 and even sold her 400-year-old chocolate-box cottage when she received a message in the middle of the night from Diana telling her to move house.
With little hesitation Carolina put her house on the market and waited for the next sign from Princess Diana.
A few weeks later the cottage had sold but Diana still hadn't told Carolina where to go.
"I thought I had got the message wrong," explained Carolina.
However, the message finally came in the form of a glowing house.
Carolina explained: "I was mediating in a cemetery one day when I noticed that the house on the grounds was for sale by auction. I looked inside but it was really ru...
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The Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem, West Bank, Palestinian Territories - 15 Dec 2011
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A Christian worshipper prays in the Church of the Nativity, the traditional birthplace of Jesus Christ, in the West Bank city of Bethlehem.
The Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem, West Bank, Palestinian Territories - 15 Dec 2011
Christian worshippers began their spiritual preparations ahead of Christmas Eve and tourists from all over the world are expected to flock to Jesus' traditional birthplace to celebrate the Christmas holiday in Bethlehem
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The Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem, West Bank, Palestinian Territories - 15 Dec 2011
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A nun prays at the Grotto of the Church of the Nativity, the traditional birthplace of Jesus Christ, in the West Bank city of Bethlehem.
The Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem, West Bank, Palestinian Territories - 15 Dec 2011
Christian worshippers began their spiritual preparations ahead of Christmas Eve and tourists from all over the world are expected to flock to Jesus' traditional birthplace to celebrate the Christmas holiday in Bethlehem
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The Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem, West Bank, Palestinian Territories - 15 Dec 2011
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A nun prays at the Grotto of the Church of the Nativity, the traditional birthplace of Jesus Christ, in the West Bank city of Bethlehem.
The Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem, West Bank, Palestinian Territories - 15 Dec 2011
Christian worshippers began their spiritual preparations ahead of Christmas Eve and tourists from all over the world are expected to flock to Jesus' traditional birthplace to celebrate the Christmas holiday in Bethlehem
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The Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem, West Bank, Palestinian Territories - 15 Dec 2011
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A nun prays at the Grotto of the Church of the Nativity, the traditional birthplace of Jesus Christ, in the West Bank city of Bethlehem.
The Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem, West Bank, Palestinian Territories - 15 Dec 2011
Christian worshippers began their spiritual preparations ahead of Christmas Eve and tourists from all over the world are expected to flock to Jesus' traditional birthplace to celebrate the Christmas holiday in Bethlehem
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The coffin of Pope John Paul II is exhumed ahead of his beatification, the Vatican, Rome, Italy - 29 Apr 2011
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Cardinal Angelo Comastri prays in front the coffin of Pope John Paul II
The coffin of Pope John Paul II is exhumed ahead of his beatification, the Vatican, Rome, Italy - 29 Apr 2011
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Laos - 2011
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A local man prays at a small monument in front of Pha That Luang, the gold-covered large Buddhist stupa in the centre of Vientiane, Laos.
Since its initial establishment suggested to be in the 3rd century, the stupa has undergone several reconstructions until the 1930s due to foreign invasions to the area. It is generally regarded as the most important national monument in Laos and a national symbol.
Laos - 2011
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Denmark v Japan, FIFA 2010 World Cup football match, Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Phokeng, South Africa - 24 Jun 2010
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Marcus Tulio Tanaka of Japan prays after his sides victory over Denmark
Denmark v Japan, FIFA 2010 World Cup football match, Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Phokeng, South Africa - 24 Jun 2010
Japan beat Denmark 3-1
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The Golden Chariot, a luxury train that tours heritage sites in Karnataka, Southern India - Apr 2009
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The Golden Chariot, a luxury train that tours heritage sites in Karnataka, Southern India - Apr 2009
THE GOLDEN CHARIOT - KARNATAKA'S LUXURY TRAIN
Visitors to Southern India can enjoy a luxurious voyage of discovery thanks to a veritable 'palace on wheels' - the Golden Chariot.
This five-star train transports tourists between sites of cultural and historic interest throughout the Indian state of Karnataka.
While the neighbouring states of Kerala and Goa are firmly established on the tourist trail, Karnataka is only just entering the mass consciousness of international travellers.
With poor roads, no real air access and only limited hotels the state has remained largely untouched.
However, the Golden Chariot is now opening up this area and revealing its many wonders, all of which are encapsulated under the region's "One State, Many Worlds" slogan.
And the concept of exploring India's heritage sites from the opulent surroundings of a train that comes complete with its very own spa is proving increasingly popular.
The Golden Chariot's journey begins in Bangalore's Yeshwanthpur railway station before it embarks on a seven day tour that winds its way through Karnataka, stopping at some of its impressive heritage sites, and eventually finishing in Goa.
Those who embark on this journey can enjoy a host of luxuries that are packed into the eighteen coaches that form the Golden Chariot.
Eleven of these carriages are given over to sleeping quarters named after the dynasties - such as Rashtrakuta, Vijayanagara and Chalukya - which formerly ruled over territories in Karnataka.
Each of the carriages, which cost around $350 per night for double occupancy, have a full-time coach attendant who provides an attentive, butler-like service.
The decor of each cabin draws its inspiration from Karnataka's...
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New Year good health blessing for pets at the Ichigaya Kamegaoka Hachimangu shrine, Tokyo, Japan - 11 Jan 2009
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Preist praying for pets good health at the shrine
Good Health Ceremony for pets at the shrine Ichigaya Kamegaoka Hachimangu in Tokyo, Japan - 11 Jan 2009
PET LOVING JAPANESE PRAY FOR ANIMAL GOOD HEALTH
Celebrating the New Year in Japan means paying special attention to the "first" time something is done in the new year.
For example, Hatsuhinode is the first sunrise of the year, while hatsu-uri is the first shopping sale of the new year.
One of the most important 'firsts' is Hatsumode, which is the first trip to a shrine or temple.
For people this event normally takes place after midnight on December 31 or sometime during the day on January 1.
But the animal loving Japanese would never leave their pets out of the New Year good fortune.
So, one of the other important New Year firsts is a visit to a shrine with their beloved pet in order to pray for the animal's good health in the coming year.
In Tokyo this type of ceremony is held at Ichigaya Kamegaoka Hachimangu shrine; here, as part of the ceremony, pets and their owners step through a large straw rope circle.
Stepping through this sacred circle helps to purify both body and soul, and a priest of the shrine also prays for good health and fortune for the animal.
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New Year good health blessing for pets at the Ichigaya Kamegaoka Hachimangu shrine, Tokyo, Japan - 11 Jan 2009
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Preist praying for pets good health at the shrine
Good Health Ceremony for pets at the shrine Ichigaya Kamegaoka Hachimangu in Tokyo, Japan - 11 Jan 2009
PET LOVING JAPANESE PRAY FOR ANIMAL GOOD HEALTH
Celebrating the New Year in Japan means paying special attention to the "first" time something is done in the new year.
For example, Hatsuhinode is the first sunrise of the year, while hatsu-uri is the first shopping sale of the new year.
One of the most important 'firsts' is Hatsumode, which is the first trip to a shrine or temple.
For people this event normally takes place after midnight on December 31 or sometime during the day on January 1.
But the animal loving Japanese would never leave their pets out of the New Year good fortune.
So, one of the other important New Year firsts is a visit to a shrine with their beloved pet in order to pray for the animal's good health in the coming year.
In Tokyo this type of ceremony is held at Ichigaya Kamegaoka Hachimangu shrine; here, as part of the ceremony, pets and their owners step through a large straw rope circle.
Stepping through this sacred circle helps to purify both body and soul, and a priest of the shrine also prays for good health and fortune for the animal.
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New Year good health blessing for pets at the Ichigaya Kamegaoka Hachimangu shrine, Tokyo, Japan - 11 Jan 2009
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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Masatoshi Okauchi / Rex Features ( 836786j )
Preist praying for pets good health at the shrine
Good Health Ceremony for pets at the shrine Ichigaya Kamegaoka Hachimangu in Tokyo, Japan - 11 Jan 2009
PET LOVING JAPANESE PRAY FOR ANIMAL GOOD HEALTH
Celebrating the New Year in Japan means paying special attention to the "first" time something is done in the new year.
For example, Hatsuhinode is the first sunrise of the year, while hatsu-uri is the first shopping sale of the new year.
One of the most important 'firsts' is Hatsumode, which is the first trip to a shrine or temple.
For people this event normally takes place after midnight on December 31 or sometime during the day on January 1.
But the animal loving Japanese would never leave their pets out of the New Year good fortune.
So, one of the other important New Year firsts is a visit to a shrine with their beloved pet in order to pray for the animal's good health in the coming year.
In Tokyo this type of ceremony is held at Ichigaya Kamegaoka Hachimangu shrine; here, as part of the ceremony, pets and their owners step through a large straw rope circle.
Stepping through this sacred circle helps to purify both body and soul, and a priest of the shrine also prays for good health and fortune for the animal.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Masatoshi Okauchi / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HTBALYATE (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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New Year good health blessing for pets at the Ichigaya Kamegaoka Hachimangu shrine, Tokyo, Japan - 11 Jan 2009
WORDS TO COME
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Masatoshi Okauchi / Rex Features ( 836786i )
Preist praying for pets good health at the shrine
Good Health Ceremony for pets at the shrine Ichigaya Kamegaoka Hachimangu in Tokyo, Japan - 11 Jan 2009
PET LOVING JAPANESE PRAY FOR ANIMAL GOOD HEALTH
Celebrating the New Year in Japan means paying special attention to the "first" time something is done in the new year.
For example, Hatsuhinode is the first sunrise of the year, while hatsu-uri is the first shopping sale of the new year.
One of the most important 'firsts' is Hatsumode, which is the first trip to a shrine or temple.
For people this event normally takes place after midnight on December 31 or sometime during the day on January 1.
But the animal loving Japanese would never leave their pets out of the New Year good fortune.
So, one of the other important New Year firsts is a visit to a shrine with their beloved pet in order to pray for the animal's good health in the coming year.
In Tokyo this type of ceremony is held at Ichigaya Kamegaoka Hachimangu shrine; here, as part of the ceremony, pets and their owners step through a large straw rope circle.
Stepping through this sacred circle helps to purify both body and soul, and a priest of the shrine also prays for good health and fortune for the animal.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Masatoshi Okauchi / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HTBALYATE (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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