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Mausoleum of Abaz Aliu, Mount Tomorr

Statue of Baba Ali Tomorri, Mount Tomorr

Mausoleum of Abaz Aliu, Mount Tomorr

Mausoleum of Abaz Aliu, Mount Tomorr

Statue Of Abbas Ibn Ali, Mount Tomorr

Pilgrims entering Tekke of Sari Salltiku, Mali I Krujes

First chamber of Tekke of Sari Salltiku, Mali I Krujes

Statue of Sari Salltiku, Mali I Krujes

Pilgrim entering main cave chamber of Tekke of Sari Salltiku, Mali I Krujes

Pilgrims lighting candles in main cave chamber, Tekke of Sari Salltiku, Mali I Krujes

Tekke Melcanit, Korce

Mausoleums at Tekke Melcanit, Korce

Inside masoleums at Tekke Melcanit, Korce

Church Of St Mary Apollonia, Pojan

Khanqah of Ali Postivani, Permet

Gjin Aleksi Mosque, Rusan

Temple of Kuz Baba, Vlore

Tyrbe Bektashiane, Turan

Tekke of Melan Bektashi, Vllaho Goranxi

Additional Information:

Tekke of Sari Salltiku, Mali i Krujes

• https://www.silvertraveladvisor.com/review?id=200392

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bektashi_Order

• https://gaz.wiki/wiki/sv/List_of_tekkes_in_Albania

Temple of Kuz Baba, Vlore

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bektashi_Order

• https://gaz.wiki/wiki/sv/List_of_tekkes_in_Albania

St Nicholas Monastery, Mesopotam

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Nicholas_Monastery_Church,_Mesopotam

Gjin Aleksi Mosque, Rusan

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gjin_Aleksi_Mosque

Tekke of Melan Bektashi

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tekke_of_Melan

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bektashi_Order

• https://gaz.wiki/wiki/sv/List_of_tekkes_in_Albania

Tekke of Baba Aliut, Turan-Tepelene

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_tekkes_in_Albania

• https://www.academia.edu/42871183/List_of_Bektashi_tekkes_in_Albania

• https://gaz.wiki/wiki/sv/List_of_tekkes_in_Albania

Khanqah of Ali Postivani, Permet

• https://kryegjyshataboterorebektashiane.org/en/today-the-anniversary-of-the-founding-of-the-famous-alipostivan-tekke-in-permet/

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bektashi_Order

Tekke of Melcanit, Korce

• https://gaz.wiki/wiki/sv/List_of_tekkes_in_Albania

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bektashi_Order

Tyrbe Bektashiane Turan, Korce

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bektashi_Order

• https://gaz.wiki/wiki/sv/List_of_tekkes_in_Albania

Mount Tomorr

• https://invest-in-albania.org/albanian-legend-the-legend-of-osumi-river-and-mount-of-tomorr/

• https://www.intoalbania.com/attraction/mount-tomorr/

• https://kryegjyshataboterorebektashiane.org/en/the-tomorr-mountain-and-the-footprint-of-abbas-ali/

• https://gaz.wiki/wiki/sv/List_of_tekkes_in_Albania

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Halstatt

Church of Vinzenz, Heiligenblut

Church of Vinzenz, main altar, Heiligenblut

Helenenkirche, Magdalensberg

Helenenkirche, Magdalensberg

Mary holding church, main altar, Helenenkirche, Magdalensberg

Falkensteinkapelle, St. Gilgen

Painting of pilgrims walking to St. Wolfgang church

Parish Church of Maria Alm, main altar, Maria Alm

Parish Church of Maria Alm, Maria Alm

Pilgrimage church of St. Wolfgang, wood carving of Jesus and Mary on main altar

Teufelstein rocks

Teufelstein rocks

Martin Gray is a cultural anthropologist, writer and photographer specializing in the study of pilgrimage traditions and sacred sites around the world. During a 40 year period he has visited more than 2000 pilgrimage places in 165 countries. The World Pilgrimage Guide at sacredsites.com is the most comprehensive source of information on this subject.

Austria Travel Guides

Martin recommends these travel guides 

For Additional Information:

Hallstatt

• https://sacredsites.com/europe/austria/hallstatt.html
• https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pfarrkirche_Mari%C3%A4_Himmelfahrt_(Hallstatt)

Pilgrimage church of Maria Geburt, Mariastein

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mariastein,_Tyrol

Pilgrimage church of Mary, Maria Taferl

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maria_Taferl

Church of St. George, Georgenberg

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Georgenberg-Fiecht_Abbey

Frauenberg

• https://www.stiftadmont.at/en/the-abbey/worth-seeing/frauenberg-pilgrimage-church

Teufelstein

• https://de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teufelstein_(Fischbacher_Alpen)
• https://www.komoot.com/guide/5887/hiking-around-wolfach
• https://www.outdooractive.com/mobile/en/route/hiking-trail/palatinate/olsbruecken-teufelstour/7079169/

Kapelle Veitsberg

• http://www.aeiou.at/aeiou.encyclop.v/v430107.htm

Sankt Lorenz Chapel

• http://www.aeiou.at/aeiou.encyclop.v/v430107.htm

Ulrichsberg Church

• http://www.aeiou.at/aeiou.encyclop.v/v430107.htm
• http://www.aeiou.at/aeiou.encyclop.u/u245283.htm;internal&action=_setlanguage.action?LANGUAGE=en

Magdalensberg, Church of Sankt Helena

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magdalensberg
• http://www.aeiou.at/aeiou.encyclop.v/v430107.htm
• https://www.cic-network.at/en/activity/exploring-the-area/cic-recommendations/recommendations-culture-nature/the-celtic-roman-settlement-on-magdalensberg/
• http://www.aeiou.at/aeiou.encyclop.m/m021656.htm;internal&action=_setlanguage.action?LANGUAGE=en
• http://www.juliasomething.com/vierbergelauf-the-pilgrimage-of-carinthia/

Falkenstein Chapel

• https://de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falkensteinkirchlein
• https://de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/St.-Rupert-Pilgerweg
• https://www.pilgerwege.at/pilgern-oesterreich/?navanchor=2110015

Sankt Wolfgang Church

• https://de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pacher-Altar_(St._Wolfgang)

St. Bartholomew's Church, Berchtesgaden

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Bartholomew's_Church,_Berchtesgaden

Maria Alm am Steinernen Meer

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maria_Alm
• https://www.hochkoenig.at/en/holiday-salzburg/events/details/st-bartholomew-pilgrimage.html
• https://www.outdooractive.com/mobile/en/pilgrim-trails/maria-alm-am-steinernen-meer/pilgrim-trails-in-maria-alm-am-steinernen-meer/8206175/
• https://www.bergfex.com/sommer/mariaalm/touren/pilgerweg/

Maria Kirchental Church

• http://www.maria-kirchental.at/home/
• https://www.lofer.com/en/salzburger-saalachtal/news/?_wb=stories/a-pilgrimage-to-maria-kirchental-111/&lang=EN
• https://meurers.net/2015/09/13/wallfahrtskirche-maria-kirchental/

St. Vincent Church

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heiligenblut_am_Gro%C3%9Fglockner
• https://www.heiligenblut.at/en/attractions/churches-pilgrimage-sites.html

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Baku, Mir Mövsum Ağa Mausoleum

Baku, Mir Mövsum Ağa Mausoleum

Baku, Mir Mövsum Ağa Mausoleum

Ganja, Imamzadeh Mausoleum

Ganja, Imamzadeh Mausoleum

Ganja, Imamzadeh Mausoleum

Qobustan Maraza, Diri Baba Mausoleum

Sheki, Kish Church

Sheki, Kish Church

Martin Gray is a cultural anthropologist, writer and photographer specializing in the study of pilgrimage traditions and sacred sites around the world. During a 40 year period he has visited more than 2000 pilgrimage places in 165 countries. The World Pilgrimage Guide at sacredsites.com is the most comprehensive source of information on this subject.

Additional Information links:

Diri Baba Mausoleum, Qobustan Maraza
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diri_Baba_Mausoleum
https://www.advantour.com/azerbaijan/shamakhi/diri-baba.htm

Kish Church, Sheki
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_of_Kish
http://www.visions.az/en/news/84/6fe1b673/

Imamzadeh Mausoleum, Ganja
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imamzadeh_(Ganja)
https://www.advantour.com/azerbaijan/ganja/imam-zade-mausoleum.htm

Mir Mövsum Ağa Mausoleum, Baku
http://azerbaijan24.com/about/azerbaijan_cities/baku/baku_mosques/mir_movsum_aga_mosque/
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mir_Movsum_Agha

Besh Barmag Mountain
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Besh_Barmag_Mountain
http://www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=17450

Gandzasar monastery
http://www.wikiwand.com/en/Gandzasar_monastery

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Buli Goempa Monastery

Buli Goempa Monastery, Two spring turned prayer wheels on path to Buli Goempa Monastery

Chagri Monastery

Chagri Monastery

Chimi Lhakhang Fertility Temple

Chimi Lhakhang Fertility Temple

Chimi Lhakhang Fertility Temple

Konchogsum Lhakhang, Bumthang

Kunzang Dra Nye

Kunzang Dra Nye

Kurjee Zangdopelri, Bumthang

Kurjey Lhakhang, Bumthang

Mebar Tsho Burning Lake, (Tertin Pema Lingpa deity)

Mebar Tsho Burning Lake, (Tertin Pema Lingpa deity)

Mebar Tsho Burning Lake, (Tertin Pema Lingpa deity)

Tamshing Lhakhang, Bumthang

Tang Rinpoche Laha, Bumbthang

Tang Rinpoche Laha, Bumbthang

Tang Rinpoche Laha, Bumbthang

Tara Lhaden Zhingkham Lhakhang Temple, Thimphu

Tashigang Goenpa

Tiger’s Nest, Paro

Tiger’s Nest, Paro

Ugyen Guru Temple, Paro

Ugyen Guru Temple, Paro

Wangdue Phodrang Dzong

Wangdue Phodrang Dzong

Tharpaling Monastery

Martin Gray is a cultural anthropologist, writer and photographer specializing in the study of pilgrimage traditions and sacred sites around the world. During a 40 year period he has visited more than 2000 pilgrimage places in 165 countries. The World Pilgrimage Guide at sacredsites.com is the most comprehensive source of information on this subject.

Bhutan Travel Guides

Martin recommends these travel guides 

For Additional Information:

Gonpa/Gompa

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gompa

Simtokha Dzong

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simtokha_Dzong

Tango Monastery

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tango_Monastery

Cheri Monastery/Chagri Monastery

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chagri_Monastery
• https://northbengaltourism.com/cheri-monastery/

Punakha Dzong

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punakha_Dzong

Chimi Lhakhang

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chimi_Lhakhang
• https://www.andbeyond.com/experiences/asia/bhutan/punakha/chimi-lhakhang-fertility-temple/

Bey Langdrak

• https://www.neykor.com/beyul-langdrak
• http://www.jambaydorji.com/2016/10/baylangdra-nye-place-where-i-found.html

Wangduephodrang Dzong

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wangdue_Phodrang
• https://www.raonline.ch/pages/bt/visin2/bt_wangdidzo01.html

Tadzong National Museum, Trongsa

• https://www.bhutanculturalatlas.org/1220/culture/cultural-facilities/ta-dzong-museum/
• https://www.trodly.com/bhutan/destination-6687/ta-dzong-museum-trongsa
• https://www.bhutan.travel/destinations/trongsa

Trongsa Dzong

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trongsa_Dzong?wprov=sfti1
• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trongsa

Tharpaling Monastery

• https://www.bhutanculturalatlas.org/78/culture/sites-structures/monasteries-temples/tharpaling-gonpa/
• https://www.windhorsetours.com/sights/bhutan/Tharpaling.html

Choedrak Monastery

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Choedrak_Monastery
• https://www.bhutanculturalatlas.org/74/culture/sites-structures/monasteries-temples/choedrak-gonpa/

Drokri Rinchen Jungney

• http://shingkhar.blogspot.com/2014/04/blessings-of-shingkhar-by-dr-karma.html
• https://shingkhartshogpa.wordpress.com/shingkhar-village/

Sobrang Monastery

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sobrang_Monastery
• https://www.bhutanculturalatlas.org/880/culture/sites-structures/monasteries-temples/sombrang-lhakhang/

Kurje Monastery

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kurjey_Lhakhang

Tamshing Monastery

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamzhing_Monastery
• https://www.bhutanculturalatlas.org/389/culture/sites-structures/monasteries-temples/tamzhing-phala-choethpa/

Jampa Lhakhang

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jambay_Lhakhang

• https://www.bhutanculturalatlas.org/431/culture/sites-structures/monasteries-temples/jampajampey-lhakhang/

Mebar tsho (Burning Lake)

• https://www.bhutan.travel/attractions/mebar-tsho-the-burning-lake
• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Membartsho

Tak Rimochen Monastery

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tang_Rimochen_Lhakhang
• https://mybhutan.com/explore/bumthang/tang-rimochen-lhakhang

Ugyen cholling Monastery

• https://www.bhutanculturalatlas.org/2154/culture/cultural-facilities/ogyen-choling-museum/
• https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/ogyen-choling-palace-and-museum

Thowa Drak/Thowadra Monastery

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thowadra_Monastery
• https://www.bhutanculturalatlas.org/914/culture/sites-structures/monasteries-temples/thowadra-gonpa/

Gangteng Monastery

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gangteng_Monastery
• https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/gangteng-gompa
• https://www.windhorsetours.com/sights/bhutan/Gangtey%20Gompa%20Monastery.html

Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest)

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paro_Taktsang
• https://www.drukasia.com/bhutan/paro/taktsang-monastery/

Paro National Museum

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Museum_of_Bhutan

Kyichu Monastery

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyichu_Lhakhang
• https://www.drukasia.com/bhutan/paro/kyichu-lhakhang/

Rinpung Dzong

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rinpung_Dzong
• https://www.drukasia.com/bhutan/paro/paro-dzong/

Dumtse Lhakhang

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jangtsa_Dumtseg_Lhakhang
• https://www.bhutan.travel/attractions/jangtsa-dumtseg-lhakhang

Drugyal Dzong

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drukgyal_Dzong
• https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5694/
• https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/drukgyel-dzong
• https://www.windhorsetours.com/sights/bhutan/Drukgyel%20Dzong.html

Chumbu Nye

• https://www.bhutanjeweltravel.com/bhutan/chumphu-nye-statue-of-the-flying-goddess-paro/
• https://bhutanscenictours.com/new/2019/2/2/hiking-to-the-sacred-chumphu-nye

Trashigang Dzong

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trashigang_Dzong

Konchogsum Lhakhang, Bumthang

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/K%C3%B6nchogsum_Lhakhang

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Lake Titicaca, the Island of the Moon, and the holy mountains of Ancohuma and Illampu

Isla del Sol, Lake Titicaca

Isla del Sol, Lake Titicaca

Town of Copacabana

Church of Copacabana

Virgen de la Candalaria, Copacabana

Santuario de Virgen de Socavón at time of Oruro festival, March 4, 2019

Main altar at Santuario de Virgen de Socavón, Oruro

Image of Mary holding boy Jesus on main altar, Santuario de Virgen de Socavón, Oruro

Close up of Mary holding boy Jesus, main altar, Santuario de Virgen de Socavón, Oruro

Pilgrims at Santuario de Virgen de Socavón, Oruro

Pilgrims at Santuario de Virgen de Socavón, Oruro

Statue of Mary holding boy Jesus on hill above Santuario de Virgen de Socavón, Oruro

Shrine of miners next to Santuario de Virgen de Socavón, Oruro

Church of San Ildefonso, Virgen of Urkupi, Quillacollo

Main altar at Church of San Ildefonso, Virgen of Urkupi, Quillacollo

Sacred statue of Virgen of Urkupi, Church of San Ildefonso, Quillacollo

Statue of Mary holding boy Jesus, Church of San Ildefonso, Quillacollo

Photograph of Virgen of Urkupi, Church of Ildefonso, Quillacollo

Sacred Mt. Tunupa and Salar de Uyuni (Tunupa)

Dusty Magic Bus with Martin Gray (1998), Laguna Verde (above 11,000 feet)

Mysterious giant stone carvings atop mountain of Samaipata

Mysterious giant stone carvings atop mountain of Samaipata

Gateway of the Sun, Kalasasaya temple, Tiahuanaco

Carving on Gateway of the Sun, Kalasasaya temple, Tiahuanaco

Stela 8, Kalasasaya temple, Tiahuanaco

Carvings on side of stela 8, Kalasasaya temple, Tiahuanaco

Sunken temple with the entrance to the Kalasasaya temple in the background, Tiahuanaco

Entrance to Kalasasaya temple, Tiahuanaco

Stela 8, Kalasasaya temple, Tiahuanaco

Stela 8 with Gateway of the Sun in background, Kalasasaya temple, Tiahuanaco

Kalasasaya temple, Tiahuanaco

Puma Punku ruins, Tiahuanaco

Puma Punku ruins, Tiahuanaco

Bolivia Travel Guides

Martin recommends these travel guides 

Martin Gray is a cultural anthropologist, writer and photographer specializing in the study of pilgrimage traditions and sacred sites around the world. During a 40 year period he has visited more than 2000 pilgrimage places in 165 countries. The World Pilgrimage Guide at sacredsites.com is the most comprehensive source of information on this subject.

For Additional Information:

Oruro, Santuario de Virgen de Socavón

• https://es.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virgen_del_Socav%C3%B3n

Chaguaya, Virgen of Chaguaya

• https://es.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virgen_de_Chaguaya

Cotoca, Santuario de la Virgen de Cotoca

• https://es.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virgen_de_Cotoca

Arani, Church of San Bartolomé, Nuestra Señora La Bella

• https://es.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virgen_La_Bella

Quillacollo, Iglesia de San Ildefonso, Virgen of Urkupina

• https://es.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virgen_de_Urkupi%C3%B1a

Tiahuanaco

• http://www.ancient-wisdom.com/Boliviatiahuanaco.htm
• https://sacredsites.com/americas/bolivia/tiahuanaco.html

Copacabana

• https://sacredsites.com/americas/bolivia/basilica_of_the_virgen_de_la_candelaria_copacabana.html

Lake Titicaca

• https://sacredsites.com/americas/bolivia/lake_titicaca.html

Salar de Uyuni

• https://sacredsites.com/americas/bolivia/salar_de_uyuni_mt_tunupa.html

Samaipata

• https://sacredsites.com/americas/bolivia/samaipata.html

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Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida, Aparecida

Interior of the Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida, Aparecida

Statue of Our Lady of Aparecida, Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida, Aparecida

Painting of Our Lady of Aparecida, Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida, Aparecida

Old Church of Our Lady of Aparecida, Aparecida

Bom Jesus da Lapa

Main altar inside cave sanctuary of Bom Jesus da Lapa

Votives left by pilgrims inside cave sanctuary of Bom Jesus da Lapa

Votives left by pilgrims inside cave sanctuary of Bom Jesus da Lapa

Votives left by pilgrims inside cave sanctuary of Bom Jesus da Lapa

Santuário do Bom Jesus de Matosinhos, Congonhas

Santuário do Bom Jesus de Matosinhos, Congonhas

Statue of Padre Cicero, Juazeiro do Norte

Statue of Padre Cicero, Juazeiro do Norte

Small statue of Padre Cicero, Juazeiro do Norte

Small statues of Padre Cicero for sale, Juazeiro do Norte

Sacred statue of Mary, Church of Nossa Senhora da Conceição da Praia, Salvador

Wish ribbons left by pilgrims at the Church of Nosso Senhor do Bonfim, Salvador

Rio Vermelho, Matriz de Santana Church, mosaic of the Orisha Umbanda Nature Goddess Imenja on side of the church, Salvador

Church at Santuário do Caraça

Brazil Travel Guides

Martin recommends these travel guides 

Martin Gray is a cultural anthropologist, writer and photographer specializing in the study of pilgrimage traditions and sacred sites around the world. During a 40 year period he has visited more than 2000 pilgrimage places in 165 countries. The World Pilgrimage Guide at sacredsites.com is the most comprehensive source of information on this subject.

For Additional Information:

Aparecida, Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Basilica_of_the_National_Shrine_of_Our_Lady_of_Aparecida
• https://thecatholictravelguide.com/destinations/brazil/aparecida-brazil-basilica-lady-aparecida/

Bom Jesus da Lapa, Santuário do Bom Jesus da Lapa

• https://pt.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santu%C3%A1rio_do_Bom_Jesus_da_Lapa
• http://www.tvbomjesus.com/santuario

Caninde, Estátua de São Francisco

• http://www.santuariodecaninde.com/caninde/historia/
• https://pt.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canind%C3%A9_(Cear%C3%A1)

Juazeiro do Norte, Colina do Horto

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Padre_C%C3%ADcero
• https://www.penaestrada.blog.br/juazeiro-do-norte-a-estatua-de-padre-cicero/

Barra de Santana, Church of Matriz de Santa Ana - Paróquia Santa Ana e São Joaquim

• https://patrimonioespiritual.org/2016/06/10/igreja-de-santa-ana-santana-dos-montes-mg/

Salvador, Nosso Senhor do Bonfim Church

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_of_Nosso_Senhor_do_Bonfim,_Salvador
• https://theculturetrip.com/south-america/brazil/articles/why-you-should-visit-nosso-senhor-do-bonfim-church/
• https://www.routard.com/guide_agenda_detail/3882/fete_de_nosso_senhor_do_bonfim_a_salvador_da_bahia.htm

Salvador, Nossa Senhora da Conceição da Praia

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basilica_of_the_Immaculate_Conception,_Salvador
• https://theculturetrip.com/south-america/brazil/articles/why-you-should-visit-nosso-senhor-do-bonfim-church/

Salvador, Igreja Matriz de Santana

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umbanda?wprov=sfti1
• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yemoja
• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Our_Lady_of_Navigators

Trinidade, Basilica of Trindade, Divino Pai Eterno

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basilica_of_the_Eternal_Father,_Trindade

Santuário do Caraça

• http://www.santuariodocaraca.com.br/about-sanctuary-of-caraca/
• http://www.santuariodocaraca.com.br/caraca-inn/

Congonhas, Santuário do Bom Jesus de Matosinhos

• https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/334
• http://www.patrimoniocultural.gov.pt/en/patrimonio/patrimonio-mundial/origem-portuguesa/santuario-do-bom-jesus-de-matosinhos/

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Prang pyramid, Koh Ker

Prang pyramid, Koh Ker

Prasat Preah Vihear

Prasat Preah Vihear

Prasat Preah Vihear

Prasat Sambor

Prasat Sambor

Prasat Sambor

Sunrise at Angkor Wat

Temple of Ta Prohm, Angkor

Stone Heads of Bodhisattva Avilokiteshvara, Bayon temple, Angkor

Bayon Temple, Angkor

Martin Gray is a cultural anthropologist, writer and photographer specializing in the study of pilgrimage traditions and sacred sites around the world. During a 40 year period he has visited more than 2000 pilgrimage places in 165 countries. The World Pilgrimage Guide at sacredsites.com is the most comprehensive source of information on this subject.

Additional information:

Angkor Wat
https://sacredsites.com/asia/cambodia/angkor_wat.html

Prasat Preah Vihear
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preah_Vihear_Temple
http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1224

Thom Temple, Koh Ker
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koh_Ker
https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Koh_Ker

Prasat Sambor
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sambor_Prei_Kuk

Wat Ounalom, Phnom Penh
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wat_Ounalom

Wat Langka, Phnom Penh
https://theculturetrip.com/asia/cambodia/articles/the-10-most-sacred-sites-in-cambodia/

Prasat Phnom Chisor
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phnom_Chisor
http://angkor-travels.com/html/phnomchiso.php

Recommended reading
https://sacredsites.com/asia/cambodia/cambodia_recommended_reading.html

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Basilica of Andacollo, Andacollo

Basilica of Andacollo, Andacollo

Main altar, Basilica of Andacollo, Andacollo

Statue of Mary and baby Jesus, Basilica of Andacollo, Andacollo

Poster of Basilica, Basilica of Andacollo, Andacollo

Painting of native Indian finding sacred icon, Basilica of Andacollo, Andacollo

Painting of festival inside basilica, Basilica of Andacollo, Andacollo

Catedral La Tirana

Pilgrim praying in front of sacred statue of Mary, Cathedral of La Tirana

Sacred statue of Mary holding baby Jesus, Cathedral of La Tirana

Painting of native Indians with Mary and baby Jesus, Cathedral of La Tirana

Stained glass window inside Cathedral of La Tirana

Santuario Lo Vasquez

Sacred statue of Mary, Santuario Lo Vasquez

Painting of Mary on tiles, Santuario Lo Vasquez

Small statues of Mary for sale, Santuario Lo Vasquez

Stone heads - Moai - Easter Island

Stone heads - Moai - Easter Island

Chile Travel Guides

Martin recommends these travel guides 

Martin Gray is a cultural anthropologist, writer and photographer specializing in the study of pilgrimage traditions and sacred sites around the world. During a 40 year period he has visited more than 2000 pilgrimage places in 165 countries. The World Pilgrimage Guide at sacredsites.com is the most comprehensive source of information on this subject.

For Additional Information:

Andacollo, Basilica of Andacollo

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Our_Lady_of_Andacollo
• http://www.iglesia.cl/especiales/santuarios/06.html

Caguach, Iglesia Jesús Nazareno

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caguach
• https://identidadyfuturo.cl/2012/01/06/el-nazareno-de-caguach/

Renaca, Iglesia de San Expedito

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Expeditus
• https://www.catholicsandcultures.org/feasts-holy-days/san-expedito-argentina

Santuario Lo Vasquez

• https://es.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santuario_de_la_Virgen_de_Lo_V%C3%A1squez
• https://www.emol.com/especiales/mes_de_maria_05/vasquez.htm

Tirana, Catedral La Tirana

• https://es.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Tirana
• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiesta_de_La_Tirana
• https://www.catholicsandcultures.org/chile-day-day-feast-la-tirana
• http://traditionscustoms.com/festivals/fiesta-de-la-tirana
• https://chile.travel/en/events/festival-of-the-virgin-of-la-tirana

Yumbel, Iglesia de San Sebastián

• http://www.iglesia.cl/especiales/santuarios/17.html
• http://www.yumbel.cl/santuario.html
• https://www.diarioconcepcion.cl/ciudad/2018/01/20/mas-de-700-mil-personas-se-espera-que-lleguen-a-festividad-de-san-sebastian.html

Easter Island

1. https://sacredsites.com/americas/chile/easter_island.html
2. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easter_Island

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Agia Triada Monastery

Agia Triada Monastery, Icon of Mary and Jesus

Arkadi Monastery

Cave of St. Paraskevi

Minoan Bull’s Head sculpture, Heraklion Archaeological Museum

Poppy Goddess sculpture, Heraklion Archaeological Museum

Statue of Pan, Heraklion Archaeological Museum

Keras Kardiotissas Monastery

Keras Kardiotissas Monastery

Keras Kardiotissas Monastery, Miraculous Icon of Mary and Jesus

Keras Kardiotissas Monastery, miraculous Icon of St. Alphonsus

Mone Palianis Nunnery

Mone Palianis Nunnery, Miraculous Icon of Mary with Agia Myrtia holy tree

Mone Palianis Nunnery, Mosaic of Mary with child Jesus

Mone Palianis Nunnery, painting of Mary with child Jesus

Panagia Kera Church

Additional Information:

Cave of St. Paraskevi

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skotino_Cave
• https://www.interkriti.org/crete/iraklion/agia_paraskevi_cave.html

Psychron cave, cave of Zeus

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychro_Cave
• https://www.explorecrete.com/archaeology/dikteon-andron-cave.html

Keras Kardiotissas Monastery

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keras_Kardiotissas_Monastery
• http://orthodoxcrete.com/en/places/holy-monastery-of-kera-kardiotissa/

Panagia Kera Church

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_of_Panagia_Kera
• https://www.agiosnikolaoscrete.com/religion/panagia-kera/

Agia Triada Monastery

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agia_Triada_Monastery
• https://www.explorecrete.com/crete-west/EN-Agia-Triada-Tzagarolon.html

Arkadi Monastery

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arkadi_Monastery
• https://www.greeka.com/crete/rethymno/sightseeing/rethymno-arkadi-monastery/
• https://arkadimonastery.gr/home.html

Mone Palianis Nunnery

• https://www.originalcrete.gr/en/article/moni-palianis
• Monastery of Paliani
• https://www.luxtranscrete.com/en/blog/paliani-monastery/

Minoan sacred sites

• Minoan Places of Worship and Religion
• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sacred_caves_of_Crete
• https://historyandarchaeologyonline.com/the-minoan-gods-and-their-sacred-places/
• https://www.explorecrete.com/archaeology/minoan-goddess.htm
• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peak_sanctuaries
• https://ericageorgiades1.wordpress.com/2014/10/10/sacred-places-the-minoan-peak-sanctuaries/
• https://journals.openedition.org/kernos/pdf/1359
• https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5860/
• https://en-academic.com/dic.nsf/enwiki/1774765
• https://www.argophilia.com/news/cretes-sacred-caves-part-i/220407/
• https://www.jstor.org/stable/504633
• https://arxiv.org/pdf/0910.4801.pdf
• Minoan Religion: Cult symbols, iconography, and ritual spaces
• Sacred sites in miniature on Minoan gold rings
• The Influence of Stonehenge on Minoan Navigation and Trade in Europe
• Minoan art, an introduction
• https://www.greece-is.com/the-greatness-and-mysteries-of-the-minoan-civilization/
• https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/hidden-religious-sanctuary-0014364
• http://walklabyrinth.blogspot.com/2014/03/the-minoan-labyrinth.html
• http://antiquatedantiquarian.blogspot.com/2015/04/the-minoans-religion.html

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Church of Our Lady of Bistrica, Marija Bistrica

Church of Our Lady of Bistrica, Marija Bistrica. Main altar with icon of Black Madonna.

Church of Our Lady of Bistrica, Marija Bistrica. Main altar with icon of Black Madonna.

Church of Our Lady of Bistrica, Marija Bistrica. Main altar with icon of Black Madonna.

Painting of the Church of Our Lady of Bistrica, Marija Bistrica

Painting of the Church of Our Lady of Bistrica, Marija Bistrica

Church of Our Lady of Trsat, Rijeka

Church of Our Lady of Trsat, miraculous icon on main altar, Rijeka

Martin Gray is a cultural anthropologist, writer and photographer specializing in the study of pilgrimage traditions and sacred sites around the world. During a 40 year period he has visited more than 2000 pilgrimage places in 165 countries. The World Pilgrimage Guide at sacredsites.com is the most comprehensive source of information on this subject.

Croatia Travel Guides

Martin recommends these travel guides 

For Additional Information:

Marija Bistrica

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marija_Bistrica
• https://www.visitzagorje.hr/en/objekt/the-national-sanctuary-of-the-mother-of-god-of-bistrica
• http://www.zg-nadbiskupija.hr/shrines/shrine-of-saint-mary-of-marija-bistrica

Rijeka

• http://www.trsat-svetiste.com.hr/english-pilgrim/
• http://www.kvarner.hr/hodocastiti-svetistima/en/trsat.html
• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trsat

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Great Pyramid at dawn

Giza pyramids with camel

Giza pyramids at dusk

Great Pyramid building blocks

Sphinx with Khafra Pyramid

Sphinx at Dawn

Hathor Temple, Dendera

Hathor Temple, Dendera

Amenhotep colonnade, Luxor

Luxor Temple, Luxor

Ramesseum, Luxor

Medinet Habu, Luxor

Queen Hatshepsut obelisk, Karnak

Ankh stone carving

Maqam Sidi Ahmed Al-Badawy, Tanta

Maqam Sidi Ahmed Al-Badawy, Tanta

St. Catherine's Monastery, Mt. Sinai

Deir Muharraq cave

Philae Temple, Aswan

Philae Temple, Aswan

Saint Anthony Monastery

Saint Anthony Monastery

Saint Mina Monastery, Mariut

Siwa

Siwa

St. Mary’s Coptic Church, Zeitoun

St. Mary’s Coptic Church, Zeitoun

St. Mary’s Coptic Church, Zeitoun

Temple of Horus and Sobek, Kom Ombo

Temple of Horus and Sobek, Kom Ombo

Edfu Temple

Temple of Horus, Edfu

Philae Temple, Aswan

Temple of Khnum, Esna

Temple of Khnum, Esna

Temple of Khnum, Esna

Serapheum, Saqqara

Temple of Seti I, Abydos

Osireion, Abydos

Martin Gray is a cultural anthropologist, writer and photographer specializing in the study of pilgrimage traditions and sacred sites around the world. During a 40 year period he has visited more than 2000 pilgrimage places in 165 countries. The World Pilgrimage Guide at sacredsites.com is the most comprehensive source of information on this subject.

Egypt Travel Guides

Martin recommends these travel guides 

For Additional Information:

Great Pyramid of Giza

• https://sacredsites.com/africa/egypt/the_great_pyramid_of_giza.html

Great Sphinx, Giza

• https://sacredsites.com/africa/egypt/sphinx.html
• http://www.sacred-destinations.com/egypt/giza-sphinx

Introduction to Egyptian sacred places

• https://sacredsites.com/africa/egypt/introduction_to_egyptian_sacred_places.htm

St. Mary’s Coptic Church, Zeitoun, Cairo

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_of_the_Virgin_Mary_(Zeitoun)
• http://www.windsorcopts.com/?p=661

Sun Temple of Niuserre, Abu Girab

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abu_Gorab
• http://www.touregypt.net/featurestories/suntemples.htm

Serapheum, Saqqara

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serapeum_of_Saqqara
• https://www.ancient-origins.net/unexplained-phenomena/serapeum-sarcophagi-021992

Red Pyramid, Saqqara

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Pyramid
• https://blog.world-mysteries.com/mystic-places/red-bent-pyramid-dashur/

Bent Pyramid, Saqqara

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bent_Pyramid

Temple of Seti I, Abydos

• https://www.ancient-origins.net/ancient-places-africa/stunning-temple-seti-i-abydos-egypt-002313
• https://www.ask-aladdin.com/temples-of-egypt/abydos/

Osireion, Abydos

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osireion
• http://www.ancient-wisdom.com/egyptabydoss.htm

Colossi of Memnon, Luxor

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colossi_of_Memnon
• http://www.sacred-destinations.com/egypt/luxor-colossi-of-memnon
• https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/colossi-of-memnon

Ramesseum, Luxor

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramesseum
• http://www.sacred-destinations.com/egypt/luxor-ramesseum

Medinet Habu, Luxor

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medinet_Habu_(temple)
• http://www.sacred-destinations.com/egypt/luxor-medinet-habu

Luxor Temple, Luxor

• https://sacredsites.com/africa/egypt/luxor_temple.html
• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luxor_Temple
• http://www.sacred-destinations.com/egypt/luxor-luxor-temple

Temple of Karnak

• https://sacredsites.com/africa/egypt/obelisk_of_queen_hapshetsut_karnak.html
• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karnak
• https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-art-history/ancient-mediterranean-ap/ancient-egypt-ap/a/karnak

Temple of Hathor, Dendera

• https://sacredsites.com/africa/egypt/dendera.html
• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dendera_Temple_complex
• https://www.ancient-origins.net/ancient-places-africa/magnificent-temple-hathor-goddess-love-best-preserved-temple-all-egypt-007537
• https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/hathor-temple

Philae Temple, Aswan

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philae
• https://egyptianmuseum.org/explore/greco-and-roman-period-monuments-philae

Temple of Horus and Sobek, Kom Ombo

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temple_of_Kom_Ombo
• https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/temple-of-kom-ombo
• https://www.ancient-origins.net/ancient-places-europe/kom-ombo-0011093

Temple of Horus, Edfu

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temple_of_Edfu
• https://www.ancient-egypt-online.com/edfu-temple.html
• https://www.crystalinks.com/TempleEdfu.html

Temple of Khnum, Esna

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esna
• https://ancientegyptonline.co.uk/esnatemple/

Saint Paul Monastery

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monastery_of_Saint_Paul_the_Anchorite
• http://www.sacred-destinations.com/egypt/st-pauls-monastery

Saint Anthony Monastery

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monastery_of_Saint_Anthony
• http://stantonymonastery.com/

Monastery of Almuharraq

• https://sacredsites.com/africa/egypt/monastery_of_almuharraq.html
• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deir_el-Muharraq
• http://www.almuharraqmonastery.com/en/
• https://holyfamilyegypt.com/2017/07/09/dayr-al-muharraq/

Mosque of Sidi Ahmed Al-Badawy, Tanta

• http://www.mazaratmisr.org/gharbeyya/sayyidina-ahmad-al-badawi/

Saint Mina Monastery in Mariut

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monastery_of_Saint_Mina
• http://www.stmina-monastery.org/

Mt. Sinai

• https://sacredsites.com/africa/egypt/mount_sinai_egypt.html
• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Sinai
• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biblical_Mount_Sinai
• http://www.sacred-destinations.com/egypt/mount-sinai

Serabit el-Khadim

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serabit_el-Khadim
• https://egyptsites.wordpress.com/2009/03/15/serabit-el-khadim/
• http://archaeology.tau.ac.il/serabit-el-khadem

Temple of Amun, Siwa

• https://sacredsites.com/africa/egypt/temple_of_amun_siwa_oasis.html
• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siwa_Oasis
• http://www.siwa-oasis.it/amun.html

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Men An Tol, Cornwall

Avebury Stone Ring, Wiltshire

Avebury Stone Ring, Wiltshire

Avebury Stone Ring, Wiltshire

Avebury Stone Ring, Wiltshire

Eve Stone, Beckhampton Longstones, Avebury

Adam Stone, Beckhampton Stones, Avebury

Aerial view of Avebury Stone Ring

Silbury Hill, Avebury, Wiltshire

Silbury Hill, Avebury, Wiltshire

Avebury Stone Ring, Wiltshire

Castlerigg Stone Ring, Keswick

Castlerigg Stone Ring, Keswick

Cerne Abbas Giant, Dorchester

Boscawen Un Stone Ring, Cornwall

Boscawen Un Stone Ring, Cornwall

Carwynnen Quoit, Cornwall

Cheesewring, Cornwall

Cheesewring with scholar and author Paul Broadhurst, Cornwall

Chun Quoit, Cornwall

Duloe Stone Ring, Cornwall

Lanyon Quoit, Cornwall

Lanyon Quoit, Cornwall

Merry Maidens Stone Ring, Cornwall

Trethevy Quoit, Cornwall

Trethevy Quoit, Cornwall

Fernworthy Stone Ring, Devon

Hurlers Stone Ring, Cornwall

Long Meg and Her Daughters Stone Ring, Little Salkeld

Long Meg and Her Daughters Stone Ring, Little Salkeld

Rollright Stone Ring, Oxfordshire

The Whispering Knights, Rollright Stone Ring, Oxfordshire

Rudston Monolith and Church

Stanton Drew Stone Ring, Somerset

Aerial view of Stonehenge Stone Ring

Stonehenge, Summer Solstice, 2022

Stonehenge, Summer Solstice, 2022

Stonehenge, Summer Solstice, 2022

Stonehenge, Summer Solstice, 2022

Stonehenge Stone Ring

Swinside Stone Ring, Lake District

Swinside Stone Ring, Lake District

Tintagel, Cornwall

Yockenthwaite Stone Ring, North Yorkshire

Additional Information:

Avebury stone ring

https://sacredsites.com/europe/england/avebury.html

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avebury
• http://www.stone-circles.org.uk/stone/avebury.htm
• https://m.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=7

Silbury Hill

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silbury_Hill
• https://www.ancient-origins.net/ancient-places-europe/monumental-and-mysterious-silbury-hill-005729
• https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/silbury-hill
• https://www.stonepages.com/england/silburyhill.html
• http://www.thewhitegoddess.co.uk/articles/history/silbury_hill.asp
• https://m.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=145

Adam and Eve stones, Avebury

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Longstones
• http://www.avebury-web.co.uk/longstones.html
• https://m.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=225837727

Stonehenge

• https://sacredsites.com/europe/england/stonehenge.html
• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stonehenge
• https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/new-light-on-stonehenge-11706891/
• https://www.knowth.com/stonehenge.htm
• https://astronomy.com/news/2022/07/stonehenge-may-be-an-ancient-solar-calendar
• http://www.stone-circles.org.uk/stone/stonehenge.htm
• https://www.crystalinks.com/stonehenge.html
• https://voicesfromthedawn.com/stonehenge/
• https://m.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=157

Rollright Stones, The Whispering Knights

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rollright_Stones
• https://www.rollrightstones.co.uk/stones/whispering-knights
• https://www.themodernantiquarian.com/site/464/whispering_knights.html
• https://m.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=176

Swinside stone ring

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swinside
• https://m.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=159
• https://megalithix.wordpress.com/2011/10/04/swinside/

Castlerigg stone ring, Keswick

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castlerigg_stone_circle
• https://www.keswick.org/explore/not-to-miss/castlerigg-stone-circle
• http://www.stone-circles.org.uk/stone/castlerigg.htm
• https://www.stonepages.com/england/castlerigg.html

Devil’s Quoits

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devil's_Quoits
• https://www.britainexpress.com/wales/pembrokeshire/devils-quoit-stackpole.htm
• https://m.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=852

Stanton Drew stone ring

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanton_Drew_stone_circles
• https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/stanton-drew-circles-and-cove/history/
• https://www.stonepages.com/england/stantondrew.html
• http://www.stone-circles.org.uk/stone/stantondrew.htm

Nine Stones - Nine Maidens stone ring

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nine_Maidens_stone_circle
• https://www.ancient-origins.net/ancient-places-europe/nine-maidens-0015525
• https://m.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=535
• https://cornishancientsites.com/ancient-sites/boskednan-nine-maidens/

Tintagel

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tintagel_Castle
• https://www.haunted-britain.com/tintagel.htm
• https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/palace-unearthed-king-arthurs-birthplace-180960035/
• https://www.thevintagenews.com/2019/02/04/tintagel/?ios=1&safari=1

Hurlers stone ring, Cornwall

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hurlers_(stone_circles)
• https://m.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=82
• http://www.stone-circles.org.uk/stone/hurlers.htm

Cheesewring, Cornwall

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheesewring
• https://m.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=26716
• https://www.themodernantiquarian.com/site/298/cheesewring.html

Duloe stone ring, Cornwall

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duloe_stone_circle
• https://www.historic-cornwall.org.uk/a2m/bronze_age/stone_circle/duloe/duloe.htm
• https://m.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=71

Trethevy Quoit, Cornwall

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trethevy_Quoit
• https://www.ancient-origins.net/ancient-places-europe/trethevy-quoit-0014085
• https://www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=167

Carwynnen Quoit, Cornwall

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carwynnen_Quoit
• https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/carwynnen-quoit-5000-year-old-cornish-monument-restored-celebration-summer
• https://m.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=6923
• https://www.themodernantiquarian.com/site/1721/carwynnen_quoit.html

Boscawen-Un stone ring, Cornwall

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boscawen-Un
• https://cornishancientsites.com/ancient-sites/boscawen-un-stone-circle/
• http://www.stone-circles.org.uk/stone/boscawenun.htm

Merry Maidens, Cornwall

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Merry_Maidens
• https://cornishancientsites.com/ancient-sites/merry-maidens-stone-circle/
• http://www.stone-circles.org.uk/stone/merrymaidens.htm

Chun Quoit, Cornwall

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ch%C3%BBn_Quoit
• https://cornishancientsites.com/ancient-sites/chun-quoit/
• http://www.stone-circles.org.uk/stone/chun.htm

Lanyon Quoit, Cornwall

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lanyon_Quoit
• https://cornishancientsites.com/ancient-sites/lanyon-quoit/
• http://www.stone-circles.org.uk/stone/lanyon.htm

Brisworthy stone circle, Devon

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brisworthy_stone_circle
• http://www.stone-circles.org.uk/stone/brisworthy.htm
• https://m.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=542

Fernworthy stone circle, Devon

• http://www.stone-circles.org.uk/stone/fernworthycircle.htm
• https://m.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=530
• https://www.themodernantiquarian.com/site/15/fernworthy.html

Yockenthwaite stone ring

• http://www.stone-circles.org.uk/stone/yockenthwaite.htm
• https://m.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=1373
• https://www.themodernantiquarian.com/site/2602/yockenthwaite.html
• https://megalithix.wordpress.com/2018/05/11/yockenthwaite/

Long Meg and her Daughters stone ring

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long_Meg_and_Her_Daughters
• https://www.ancient-origins.net/ancient-places-europe/legend-stone-circle-known-long-meg-and-her-daughters-003764
• https://www.themodernantiquarian.com/site/77/long_meg_and_her_daughters.html
• https://m.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=100

Rudston Monolith

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rudston_Monolith
• http://www.stone-circles.org.uk/stone/rudston.htm
• https://m.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=142

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Sunset at St. Michael's Mount

St Nonnas Church, Altarnon, Cornwall

Avebury Cathedral

Avebury Cathedral stained glass

Avebury Cathedral stained glass

Bath Cathedral

Bath Cathedral, sculptures on sides of front of cathedral showing angels climbing to heaven

Bath Cathedral stained glass

Durham Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Glastonbury Tor, St. Michael’s Tower

Glastonbury Tor, Pilgrims inside St. Michael’s Tower

Glastonbury Tor with St. Michael’s Tower

Gloucester Cathedral

Gloucester Cathedral, painting inside cathedral

Hereford Cathedral, stained glass of Christ with disciples at last supper

Launceston Church Of St Mary Magdalene, Cornwall

Lincoln Cathedral

Lincoln Cathedral, stained glass

Lincoln Cathedral, stained glass

Lincoln Cathedral, stained glass

Lincoln Cathedral, stained glass

Minster Of St Cuthburga, Wimborne

St Frideswides Church, Oxford

Miraculous Icon of Mary, Our Lady of Caversham Church, Reading

Rudston Church and ancient monolith in churchyard

Rudston Church and ancient monolith in churchyard

Saint Withburga’s Church, Dereham

Saint Withburga’s Well behind church, Dereham

Salisbury Cathedral

Salisbury Cathedral

Salisbury Cathedral, stained glass window

Sherborne Abbey

Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham

Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham

Miraculous Icon of Mary, Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham

Priest with students and miraculous Icon of Mary, Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham

St Alban’s Cathedral

St Eustachius Church, Tavistock

Tewkesbury Abbey

Tintagel, Cornwall

Wells Cathedral

Wells Cathedral, stained glass of three Magi offering gifts to Jesus

Wells Cathedral, stained glass

Winchester Cathedral

Winchester Cathedral, stained glass

Winchester Cathedral, stained glass

Worcester Cathedral Of The Blessed Mary, stained glass of Noah receiving instructions on building the Ark, Genesis 6:13-22

Worcester Cathedral Of The Blessed Mary, stained glass showing pairs of animals entering Noah’s Ark

Additional Information:

St. Nonna’s Church, Altarnon

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Nonna%27s_Church,_Altarnun
• https://www.britainexpress.com/attractions.htm?attraction=4309

St. James Church, Avebury

• https://www.britainexpress.com/counties/wiltshire/churches/avebury.htm
• https://escapetobritain.com/avebury-church-of-st-james/

Bath Abbey

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bath_Abbey
• https://www.bathabbey.org/
• https://archaeology.co.uk/articles/features/underneath-the-abbey-uncovering-more-than-1000-years-of-religious-life-in-bath.htm

Roman Bath Springs, Bath

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Baths_(Bath)
• https://britishheritage.com/travel/baths-sacred-spring
• https://www.romanbaths.co.uk/

Durham Cathedral

• https://www.durhamcathedral.co.uk/
• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Durham_Cathedral
• https://www.durhamworldheritagesite.com/learn/architecture/cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

• https://www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/
• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exeter_Cathedral

Glastonbury Tor

• https://sacredsites.com/europe/england/glastonbury.html
• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glastonbury_Tor
• https://www.ancient-origins.net/ancient-places-europe/glastonbury-tor-0076
• https://www.glastonburytor.org.uk/
• https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/glastonbury-tor

Glastonbury Chalice Well

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chalice_Well
• https://www.chalicewell.org.uk/
• https://www.crystalinks.com/glastonburytor.html

Glastonbury

• https://sacredsites.com/europe/england/glastonbury.html

Gloucester Cathedral

• https://gloucestercathedral.org.uk/
• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gloucester_Cathedral

Hereford Cathedral

• https://www.herefordcathedral.org/
• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hereford_Cathedral

Church of St. Mary Magdalene, Launceston

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Mary_Magdalene%27s_Church,_Launceston
• https://www.britainexpress.com/counties/cornwall/churches/launceston.htm

Lincoln Cathedral

• https://lincolncathedral.com/
• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln_Cathedral

Minster of St. Cuthburga

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wimborne_Minster_(church)
• http://www.wimborneminster.org.uk/113/a-brief-history-of-the-minster.html

St Frideswide's Church, Oxford

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Frideswide%27s_Church
• https://www.chch.ox.ac.uk/blog/shrine-st-frideswide

Reading Abbey

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Abbey
• https://www.readingabbeyquarter.org.uk/

Saint Withburga’s Well

• https://aboutdereham.org/member/st-withburgas-well-3/
• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wihtburh
• https://www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=8281
• https://insearchofholywellsandhealingsprings.com/source-first-series-contents/st-withburga-and-her-well-at-east-dereham/

Salisbury Cathedral

• https://www.salisburycathedral.org.uk/discover/
• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salisbury_Cathedral

Sherborne Abbey

• https://www.sherborneabbey.com/about/
• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sherborne_Abbey

Our Lady of Walsingham

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Our_Lady_of_Walsingham
• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basilica_of_Our_Lady_of_Walsingham
• http://www.miraclehunter.com/marian_apparitions/approved_apparitions/walsingham/index.html
• https://www.marypages.com/our-lady-of-walsingham-en.html

St. Alban’s Cathedral

• https://www.stalbanscathedral.org/Listing/Category/our-history
• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Albans_Cathedral
• https://www.stalbanscathedral.org/virtual-tour

St Eustachius Church, Tavistock

• http://www.tavistockparishchurch.org.uk/church/history/
• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Eustachius%27_Church,_Tavistock

Tewkesbury Abbey

• https://www.tewkesburyabbey.org.uk/history/
• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tewkesbury_Abbey

Wells Cathedral

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wells_Cathedral
• https://www.wellscathedral.org.uk/your-cathedral/history/wells-cathedral-timeline/
• https://www.wellscathedral.org.uk/your-visit/explore-wells-cathedral/

Winchester Cathedral

• https://www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk/explore/
• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winchester_Cathedral

Worchester Cathedral

• https://www.worcestercathedral.co.uk/heritage
• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Worcester_Cathedral

St. Edmundsbury Cathedral

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Edmundsbury_Cathedral
• https://stedscathedral.org/pilgrimage/

Ely Cathedral

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ely_Cathedral
• https://www.elycathedral.org/about/history-heritage

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Mont Saint-Michel

Basilique Notre-Dame de Sion

Basilique Notre-Dame de Sion, statue of Mary, inside of tree next to Basilica

Cathedral of Notre Dame, Chartres

Cathedral of Notre Dame, Chartres

Cathedral of Notre Dame, Chartres, front entrance door to Cathedral

Cathedral of Notre Dame, Chartres, sculpture of Christ over door at main entrance to Cathedral

Cathedral of Notre Dame, Chartres, Black Madonna holding baby Jesus, inside Cathedral

Cathedral of Notre Dame, Chartres, enormous maze on floor of Cathedral

Cathedral of Notre Dame, Chartres

Church of Saint-Aignan, Chartres

Cathedral of Notre Dame, Chartres, door with polished face of Mary

The Abbey of Conque

Church of Casamaccioli, Corsica

Fontanaccia Dolmen, Corsica

Stantari Menhirs, Corsica

Basilique Notre-Dame de la Délivrande, Douvres-la-Délivrande, sacred icon of Mary and baby Jesus

Basilique Notre-Dame de la Délivrande, Douvres-la-Délivrande, sculpture of angel

Gavrinis Dolmen, Larmor-Baden

Gavrinis Dolmen, Larmor-Baden, carving on stone inside dolmen

La Roche-aux-Fées, La Roche (dolmen)

La Roche-aux-Fées, La Roche (dolmen)

Sanctuary of Mary, La Salette

Sanctuary of Mary, La Salette

Sanctuary of Mary, La Salette, stained glass window of sanctuary

Église Saint-Blaise, Le Couvent

Église Saint-Blaise, stained glass window of Joan of Arc, Le Couvent

Cathedral of Saint Julien, Le Mans

Cathedral of Saint Julien, Le Mans

Cathedral of Saint Julien, Le Mans

Cathedral of Saint Julien, Le Mans

Le Puy panorama

Cathedral of Notre Dame, Le Puy

Cathedral of Notre Dame, Le Puy

Cathedral of Notre Dame, Le Puy, statue of Black Madonna

Cathedral of Notre Dame, Le Puy, statue of St. James as pilgrim, on Cathedral wall

Church of St. Michael, Le Puy

Church of St. Michael, Le Puy

Church of St. Michael, Le Puy

L’Hopital-Saint-Blaise, Église Saint-Blaise

Lourdes, Basilica of Lourdes

Mont Sainte-Odile

Mont Sainte-Odile, mosaic inside chapel

Mont Sainte-Odile, mosaic inside chapel

Climbers on Mt. Blanc

Paray le Monial

Rocamadour

Sainte Anne d’Auray, Basilica of Saint Anne

Sainte Anne d’Auray, Basilica of Saint Anne, tapestry hanging inside Basilica

Saint-Guilhem-le-Desert, Hilltop view of the church and town

St. Martin du Canigou

Saintes Marie de la Mer

Basilica of Mary Magdalene, Vezelay

Basilica of Saint Martin, stained glass of St. Martin, Tours

Martin Gray is a cultural anthropologist, writer and photographer specializing in the study of pilgrimage traditions and sacred sites around the world. During a 40 year period he has visited more than 2000 pilgrimage places in 165 countries. The World Pilgrimage Guide at sacredsites.com is the most comprehensive source of information on this subject.

France Travel Guides

Martin recommends these travel guides 

For Additional Information:

List of megalithic sites

• http://www.ancient-wisdom.com/france.htm

Boulogne-sur-mer, Cathedral of Notre Dame

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basilica_of_Notre-Dame_de_Boulogne

Amiens, Cathedral of Our Lady of Amiens

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amiens_Cathedral
• http://www.sacred-destinations.com/france/amiens-cathedral

Reims, Cathedral of Our Lady of Reims

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reims_Cathedral
• http://www.sacred-destinations.com/france/reims-cathedral

Paris, Cathedral of Notre Dame

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Notre_Dame_de_Paris
• http://www.sacred-destinations.com/france/paris-notre-dame-cathedral

Paris, Basilica of Sacre Coeur

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sacr%C3%A9-C%C5%93ur,_Paris
• http://www.sacred-destinations.com/france/paris-sacre-coeur

Chartres, Cathedral of Our Lady of Chartres atop pagan sacred site

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chartres_Cathedral
• http://www.sacred-destinations.com/france/chartres-cathedral

Chartres, Church of St. Aignan

• https://www.discover-chartres.com/saint-aignan-church.html

Douvries-la-Delivrande, Basilica of Our Lady of Deliverance (a Black Madonna) on Celtic goddess site

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douvres-la-D%C3%A9livrande

Jersey, La Houque Bie megalithic site

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Hougue_Bie

Mont-Saint-Michele, Abby of St. Michael on pagan site

• http://sacredsites.com/europe/france/mont_saint_michel.html

Guingamp, Coat-an-Hay and Coat-an-Noz sacred Celtic forests, near Guingamp

• https://www.google.com/#q=Coat-an-Hay
• https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/For%C3%AAt_de_Coat-an-Noz

Basilica of Notre Dame de Bonsecours

• https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basilique_Notre-Dame_de_Bonsecours

Foret de Huelgoat
Celtic sacred forest of Foret de Huelgoat

• http://www.travelfranceonline.com/huelgoat-magical-forest-rock-formations/

Foret de Huelgoat, Megalithic sites in area

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huelgoat

Island of Ile de Sein. Pagan holy island, accessible by boat from Audierne

Megalithic sites

• http://www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=45313

Paimpont, Celtic sacred forest of Foret de Paimpont and megalithic site of La Roche aux F'ees

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paimpont_forest
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Roche-aux-F%C3%A9es

St. Anne d'Auray, Cathedral of St. Anne, Mary's mother, built on pagan sacred site

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sainte-Anne-d'Auray
• http://www.thecatholictravelguide.com/ShrineofSaintAnnedAurayFrance.html

Carnac, Large megalithic site, Tumulus of Saint-Michel on pagan sacred hill, and nearby Locmariaquer megalithic site

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnac_stones

Gavrinis, Island with megalithic passage mound

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gavrinis
• http://www.ancient-wisdom.com/francegavrinis.htm
• http://www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=9254
• http://www.knowth.com/gavrinis.htm

Bourges, Cathedral of St. E'tienne

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bourges_Cathedral

Lourdes, Holy grotto and Cathedral

• http://sacredsites.com/europe/france/lourdes.html

Paray le-Monial, Sacré-Coeur church

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basilica_of_Paray-le-Monial

Le Puy, Cathedral of Notre Dame

• http://sacredsites.com/europe/france/le_puy.html

Le Puy, Church of St. Michael

• http://www.sacred-destinations.com/france/le-puy-st-michael-chapel

Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume, Basilica of Mary Magdalene

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume
• http://www.mary-magdalene.com/id21.html

Arles

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_of_St._Trophime,_Arles
• http://www.sacred-destinations.com/france/arles-st-trophime

Sts. Marie de la Mer, Church of Saintes Marie de la Mer

• http://sacredsites.com/europe/france/saintes_marie_de_la_mer.html

St. Guilhem le De'sert, Gellone Monastery

• https://sacredsites.com/europe/france/saint_guilhem_le_desert.html

Conques, Abbey of Conque

• https://sacredsites.com/europe/france/abbey_of_conque.html
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abbey_Church_of_Saint_Foy
• http://www.sacred-destinations.com/france/conques-abbey

Rennes le Chateau, Church of Mary Magdalene

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rennes-le-Ch%C3%A2teau
• http://philipcoppens.com/bugarach.html

Mt. Canigou, Monastery of St. Martin

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abbey_of_Saint-Martin-du-Canigou
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canigou

Tours, Basilica of St. Martin of Tours

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basilica_of_Saint_Martin,_Tours

La Roche aux Fees

• https://fr.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Roche-aux-F%C3%A9es

Le Mans, Cathedral of St. Julian

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_Mans_Cathedral

Basilica of St. Thérèse of Lisieux

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basilica_of_St._Th%C3%A9r%C3%A8se,_Lisieux

Mont St. Odile

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mont_Sainte-Odile_Abbey
• https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-general/secret-tunnels-and-missing-manuscripts-mont-sainte-odile-abbey-006712

Sanctuary of Our Lady of Salette

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Our_Lady_of_La_Salette

Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume, Basilica of Mary Magdalene

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume

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Cathedral of Aix-la-Chapelle, Aachen

Statue of Mary, Cathedral of Aix-la-Chapelle, Aachen

Shrine of Our Lady of Altötting, Altötting

Mosaic of Christ, Cathedral of Aix-la-Chapelle, Aachen

Shrine of Our Lady of Altötting, Altötting

Shrine of Our Lady of Altötting, Altötting

Shrine of Our Lady of Altötting, Altötting

Altar of Shrine of Our Lady of Altötting, Altötting

Statue of Mary, Shrine of Our Lady of Altötting, Altötting

Pilgrim at Shrine of Our Lady of Altötting, Altötting

Shrine of Our Lady of Altötting, Altötting

Shrine of Our Lady of Altötting, Altötting

Shrine of Our Lady of Altötting, Altötting

Shrine of Our Lady of Altötting, Altötting

Shrine of Our Lady of Altötting, Altötting

Panorama of Externsteine rocks

Wall Sculptures and Grottos of Externsteine

Neolithic astronomical observatory atop the Externsteine rocks

Ettal Abbey, Ettal

Ettal Abbey, Ettal

Statue of Mary and Jesus, Ettal Abbey, Ettal

Statue of Mary and Jesus, Ettal Abbey, Ettal

Ettal Abbey, Ettal. Painting of unicorn bowing to statue of Mary and Jesus, on cathedral ceiling.

Cave of Sybillenloch, Burg Teck

Stadtkirche, Murrhardt

Cathedral of the Assumption and St. Stephen, Speyer. Mosaic of Mary holding baby Jesus, with three wise men.

Cathedral of the Assumption and St. Stephen, Speyer

Martin Gray is a cultural anthropologist, writer and photographer specializing in the study of pilgrimage traditions and sacred sites around the world. During a 40 year period he has visited more than 2000 pilgrimage places in 165 countries. The World Pilgrimage Guide at sacredsites.com is the most comprehensive source of information on this subject.

Germany Travel Guides

Martin recommends these travel guides 

For Additional Information:

Externsteine megalithic site

• https://sacredsites.com/europe/germany/externsteine.html

Aachen, Cathedral of Aix-la-Chapelle

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aachen_Cathedral
• https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/3
• http://www.sacred-destinations.com/germany/aachen-cathedral

Speyer, Cathedral of the Assumption and St Stephen

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speyer_Cathedral
• https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/168

Murrhardt, Stadtkirche

• https://de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stadtkirche_Murrhardt

Burg Teck, Cave of Sybillenloch

• https://de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sibyllenloch

Ettal, Ettal Abbey

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ettal_Abbey

Altötting, Shrine of Our Lady of Altötting

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shrine_of_Our_Lady_of_Alt%C3%B6tting

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Ciko, Máriaszéplak

Budapest, Our Lady of Remete

Csatka, Sarlós Boldogasszony Church

Csatka, Sarlós Boldogasszony Church, painting of Mary inside church

Csatka, Sarlós Boldogasszony Church

Mariabesnyo, Basilica of Mariabesnyo, Grotto of Mary

Győr, Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady

Mariabesnyo, Basilica of Mariabesnyo

Mariapocs, Basilica of our Lady of Mariapocs

Mariapocs, Basilica of our Lady of Mariapocs, Stained glass of Mary holding baby Jesus

Mariapocs, Basilica of our Lady of Mariapocs, icon of Mary holding baby Jesus

Mariapocs, Basilica of our Lady of Mariapocs, mosaic of Mary holding baby Jesus

Mariapocs, Basilica of our Lady of Mariapocs, stained glass of Mary holding baby Jesus

Mariapocs, Basilica of our Lady of Mariapocs, stained glass of Mary holding baby Jesus

Mariapocs, Basilica of our Lady of Mariapocs, stained glass of Mary holding baby Jesus

Mariapocs, Basilica of our Lady of Mariapocs, pilgrims in front of sacred icon

Matraverebely, Basilica of our Lady of Great Bliss

Martin Gray is a cultural anthropologist, writer and photographer specializing in the study of pilgrimage traditions and sacred sites around the world. During a 40 year period he has visited more than 2000 pilgrimage places in 165 countries. The World Pilgrimage Guide at sacredsites.com is the most comprehensive source of information on this subject.

For Additional Information:

Mariabesnyo, Basilica of Mariabesnyo

• https://wikitravel.org/en/G%C3%B6d%C3%B6ll%C5%91

Matraverebely, Basilica of our Lady of Great Bliss

• https://szentkut.hu/en/history-of-the-shrine/

Mariapocs, Basilica of our Lady of Mariapocs

https://www.shrineofmariapoch.com/history.html

Ciko, Máriaszéplak

• http://www.magyarorszag-szep.hu/Ciko/index.html

Gyor, Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cathedral_Basilica_of_the_Assumption_of_Our_Lady,_Gy%C5%91r

Budapest, Our Lady of Remete

• https://thecatholictravelguide.com/destinations/hungary/budapest-hungary-lady-remete/

Pannonhalma Archabbey

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pannonhalma_Archabbey

Szombathely, St. Martin’s Church

• https://www.martinus.hu/st-martin-s-church

Pilgrim routes in Hungary

• http://www.pannonpilgrim.com/en/pilgrimage-routes-hungary/

Saint Martin Pilgrimage Routes in Hungary

• http://www.viasanctimartini.eu/walking-tours/saint-martin-pilgrimage-route

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Takht Sri Harmandir Sahib Ji (Patna Sahib), Patna

Takht Sri Harmandir Sahib Ji (Patna Sahib), Patna

Takht Sri Harmandir Sahib Ji (Patna Sahib), Patna

Mahabodhi Temple, Bodh Gaya

Mahabodhi Temple, Bodh Gaya

Buddhist Monks at Bodhi Tree (The site of Buddha's enlightenment)

Small Stupa, Bodh Gaya

Mahabodhi Temple, Bodh Gaya

Impression of Buddha feet, Bodh Gaya

Vishnupad Temple, Gaya

Mandar Hill, Bounsi, 12th Jain Tirthankara statue in hilltop temple

Mandar Hill, Bounsi, Temple interior, Vishnu reclining on great serpent

Mandar Hill and Vishnu Temple In Papharni Talab Lake

Mandar Hill, Churning the Pole of Amrit Manthan

Surya Mandir, Deo

Surya Mandir, Deo. Goddess Durga with lion

Surya Mandir, Deo. Photographic poster of temple with deities

Surya Mandir, Deo. Pilgrims entering shrine

Mundeshwari Devi Temple

Mundeshwari Devi Temple, Four-faced Shiva linga inside temple

Mundeshwari Devi Temple, statue of Goddess Mundeshwari

Patna Bihar Museum, statue of Vishnu

Patna Bihar Museum, statue of Vishnu

Patna Bihar Museum, Female Sculpture

Harihar Nath Temple, Sonepur. Women waiting to enter shrine

Harihar Nath Temple, Sonepur. Pilgrims worshipping Shiva and Vishnu

Sultanganj Ajgaivinath Dham, Sultanganj Shiva Temple

Ajgaivinath Dham Shiva Temple, Sultanganj. Rock cut sculptures of Shiva and Parvati

Sultanganj Ajgaivinath Dham Shiva Temple, Sultanganj. Hanuman Carrying Sanjeevi Mountain

Ajgaivinath Dham Shiva Temple, Sultanganj. Rock cut cliff statue of Mahavishnu

Ajgaivinath Dham Shiva Temple, Sultanganj, Statue of Sun God Surya

Ajgaivinath Dham Shiva Temple, Sultanganj. Shiva lingams on floor of temple

Martin Gray is a cultural anthropologist, writer and photographer specializing in the study of pilgrimage traditions and sacred sites around the world. During a 40 year period he has visited more than 2000 pilgrimage places in 165 countries. The World Pilgrimage Guide at sacredsites.com is the most comprehensive source of information on this subject.

India Travel Guides

Martin recommends these travel guides 

For Additional Information:

• List of India Sacred Sites

Makhdoom Wali Azam Sufi Shrine, Maner, Bihar

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Makhdoom_Sharfuddin_Ahmed_Yahya_Maneri

Takht Sri Harmandir Sahib Ji, Patna, Bihar

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Takht_Sri_Patna_Sahib?wprov=sfti1

Khudneshwar Asthan, Morwa, Bihar

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khudneshwar_Asthan_Morwa

Dargah Hazrat Makhdoom e jahaan Sharfuddin Ahmad Yahya Maneri, Bihar Sharif, Bihar

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Makhdoom_Sharfuddin_Ahmed_Yahya_Maneri

Shringi Rishi Dham Shiva Temple, Badhauli Bankar, Bihar

• https://seth-traveldiary.blogspot.com/2017/12/let-us-explore-tourism-opportunity-of.html

Ajgaivinath Dham Shiva Temple, Sultanganj, Bihar

• http://sultanganjtourism.thinkpedia.in/ajgaivinath-temple-sultanganj.php
• https://www.templepurohit.com/hindu-temple/ajgaivinath-temple/

Deo Surya Mandir, Deo, Bihar

• https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/travel/destinations/Deo-Sun-Temple/ps52430772.cms
• https://www.templepurohit.com/hindu-temple/deo-sun-temple/

Maa Mundeshwari Temple, Paunra, Bihar

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mundeshwari_Temple
• https://www.maamundeshwari.org/

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Ma Bamleshwari Temple (base of hill), Dongargarh

Ma Bamleshwari Temple (base of hill), Dongargarh

Ma Bamleshwari Temple (base of hill), Dongargarh

Ma Bamleshwari Temple (top of hill), Dongargarh

Ma Bamleshwari Temple (top of hill), Dongargarh

Pilgrims with deity, Ma Bamleshwari Temple (top of hill), Dongargarh

Rajiv Lochan Temple, Rajim

Rajiv Lochan Temple, Rajim

Mahamaya Devi Temple, Ratanpur

Mahamaya Devi Temple, Ratanpur

Shivrinarayan Temple, Seorinarayan

Statues of Ram and Lakshman, Shivrinarayan Temple, Seorinarayan

Hanuman statue, Shivrinarayan Temple, Seorinarayan

Shivrinarayan Temple, Seorinarayan

Additional Information:

 Bambleshwari Temple, Dongargarh

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bambleshwari_Temple
• https://www.gosahin.com/places-to-visit/bamleshwari-temple/
• https://www.rvatemples.com/listings/maa-bamleshwari-temple/
• https://epuja.co.in/product-details.php?puja_id=2023&page=Dongargarh-Bambleshwari-Devi-Temple-Dongargarh
• 5 Popular Temples to Visit in Chhattisgarh (2022)

Danteshwari Temple

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danteshwari_Temple
• https://www.gosahin.com/places-to-visit/danteshwari-temple/

Mahamaya Devi, Ratanpur

• https://mahamayaratanpur.com/
• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahamaya_Temple

Bhoramdeo Temple, Kabirdham district

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhoramdeo_Temple
• https://kawardha.gov.in/en/tourist-place/bhoramdev-templekawardha/

Rajiv Lochan Temple, Rajim

• https://cgdekho1.blogspot.com/2017/02/rajiv-lochan-temple-rajim.html
• https://www.tripadvisor.in/ShowUserReviews-g297595-d3780572-r599603082-Shri_Rajiv_Lochan_Mandir-Raipur_Raipur_District_Chhattisgarh.html

Triveni Sangam, Rajim

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rajim
• https://gariaband.gov.in/en/tourist-place/rajiv-lochan-temple/
• https://www.tripadvisor.in/ShowUserReviews-g297595-d3780572-r599603082-Shri_Rajiv_Lochan_Mandir-Raipur_Raipur_District_Chhattisgarh.html

Shivrinarayan Temple

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shivrinarayan
• http://cgtourism.byethost22.com/Shivarinarayaneng.pdf?i=1

Mahamaya Temple, Bilaspur

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahamaya_Temple

Chandrahasini Devi temple, Janjgir

• https://www.justdial.com/Janjgir-Champa/Maa-Chandrahasini-Temple/9999P7817-7817-180301152849-E8F6_BZDET
• https://www.tripadvisor.in/Attraction_Review-g2285424-d2422615-Reviews-Chandrahasini_Devi_Temple-Janjgir_Janjgir_Cham_District_Chhattisgarh.html
• 5 Popular Temples to Visit in Chhattisgarh (2022)

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The Golden Temple, Amritsar

Hari Mandir, Amritsar

Sikh pilgrims at the Golden Temple, Amritsar

Gurudwara Shri Fatehgarh Sahib, Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab

Gurudwara Shri Fatehgarh Sahib, Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab

Gurudwara Shri Fatehgarh Sahib, Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab

Gurudwara Shri Fatehgarh Sahib, Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab

Nizamuddin Dargah, New Delhi

Nizamuddin Dargah, New Delhi

Pilgrim praying inside shrine of Nizamuddin Dargah, New Delhi

Women pilgrims at shrine of Nizamuddin Dargah, New Delhi

Shrine of Imām Rabbānī Shaykh Ahmad al-Farūqī al-Sirhindī, Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab

Pilgrim inside shrine of Imām Rabbānī Shaykh Ahmad al-Farūqī al-Sirhindī, Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab

Anandpur Sahib Gurudwara

Anandpur Sahib Gurudwara

Anandpur Sahib Gurudwara

Anandpur Sahib Gurudwara

Martin Gray is a cultural anthropologist, writer and photographer specializing in the study of pilgrimage traditions and sacred sites around the world. During a 40 year period he has visited more than 2000 pilgrimage places in 165 countries. The World Pilgrimage Guide at sacredsites.com is the most comprehensive source of information on this subject.

India Travel Guides

Martin recommends these travel guides 

For Additional Information:

• List of India Sacred Sites

Haryana

Nizamuddin Dargah, New Delhi

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nizamuddin_Dargah
• http://www.angelfire.com/sd/urdumedia/alley.html
• https://nizamuddinaulia.org/

Punjab

Golden Temple, Amritsar

• https://sacredsites.com/asia/india/golden_temple_amritsar.html
• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Temple
• https://www.goldentempleamritsar.org/

Gurudwara Shri Fatehgarh Sahib, Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gurdwara_Fatehgarh_Sahib
• https://www.historicalgurudwaras.com/GurudwaraDetail.aspx?gid=3977
• https://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Gurdwara_Fatehgarh_Sahib

Shrine of Imām Rabbānī Shaykh Ahmad al-Farūqī al-Sirhindī, Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rauza_Sharif

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Baba Garib Nath Temple, Raipur Maidan

Baba Garib Nath Temple, Raipur Maidan

Baba Garib Nath Temple, Raipur Maidan

Large statue of Shiva at Baba Garib Nath Temple, Raipur Maidan

Painting of Baba Garib Nath, Baba Garib Nath Temple, Raipur Maidan

Painting of Baba Garib Nath doing ceremony at Shiva Lingam, Baba Garib Nath Temple, Raipur Maidan

Painting of Baba Garib Nath with Ganesh, Baba Garib Nath Temple, Raipur Maidan

Baijnath Jyotir Linga Shiva Temple

Shiva Linga inside Baijnath Jyotir Linga Shiva Temple

Paintings of Krishna at store near Baijnath Jyotir Shiva Linga Temple

Brajeshwari Devi Shakti Peetha Temple, Kangra

Metal sculptures of lions at entrance of Brajeshwari Devi Shakti Peetha Temple, Kangra

Brajeshwari Devi Temple, Kangra

Brajeshwari Devi Temple, Kangra

Brajeshwari Devi Temple, Kangra

Carving of Nav Durga riding tiger, Brajeshwari Devi Shakti Peetha Temple, Kangra

Main altar of Goddess Vajreshvari, Brajeshwari Devi Shakti Peetha Temple, Kangra

Statue of Chamunda Devi, Chamunda Devi Temple

Sculpture of Goddesses Kali and Chamunda Devi, Chamunda Devi Temple

Icon of Ganesh, Chamunda Devi Temple

Large statue of Shiva, Chamunda Devi Mandir

Pilgrims posing for photograph with statue of Hanuman, Chamunda Devi Mandir

Painting of Mata Chintpurni at Chintpurni Temple

Brass sculpture of Goddess Nav Durga riding tiger at Chintpurni Temple

Statue of Buddha at Dalai Lama Temple, Namgyal Monastery, McLeod Ganj, Dharamshala

Painting of Ushnisha Sitatapatra, Goddess of the White Umbrella, Dalai Lama Temple, Namgyal Monastery, McLeod Ganj, Dharamshala

Painting of Goddess Saraswati at Dalai Lama Temple, Namgyal Monastery, McLeod Ganj, Dharamshala

Jwaladevi Temple

Jwaladevi Temple

Sculpture of Shiva carrying body of Shakti at Jwaladevi Temple

Painting of Nav Durga Goddess riding tiger at Jwaladevi Temple

Hill of Naina Devi Temple

Naina Devi Temple

Icon of Naina Devi in Naina Devi Temple

Sculpture of Goddess Chamunda Devi on door of Naina Devi Temple

Renuka Ji

Renuka Ji

Renuka Ji

Renuka Ji

Renuka Ji

Renuka Ji

Renuka Ji

Renuka Ji

Renuka Ji

Renuka Ji

Martin Gray is a cultural anthropologist, writer and photographer specializing in the study of pilgrimage traditions and sacred sites around the world. During a 40 year period he has visited more than 2000 pilgrimage places in 165 countries. The World Pilgrimage Guide at sacredsites.com is the most comprehensive source of information on this subject.

India Travel Guides

Martin recommends these travel guides 

For Additional Information:

• List of India Sacred Sites

Mata Renuka Ji Temple

• https://www.tourmyindia.com/states/himachal/renuka-temple.html
• http://www.himachal.ind.in/renuka-ji.html
• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renuka_Sanctuary
• https://www.tourmyindia.com/states/himachal/renuka-temple.html
• http://www.himachal.ind.in/renuka-ji.html

Baba Balik Nath

• http://www.bababalaknathdeothsidh.com/
• http://www.bababalaknathdeothsidh.com/accomodation.aspx
• https://www.tourmyindia.com/states/himachal/deotsidh-temple-hamirpur.html

Shrikhand Mahadev

• https://indiahikes.com/documented-trek/srikhand-mahadev/
• https://www.trendingbird.com/shrikhand-mahadev
• https://bawraybanjaray.com/shrikhand-mahadev-trek/
• http://www.travelskailash.com/pages.php?fuse=2&ParentCategory=1&ParentCategoryName=Panch%20Kailash%20Yatra&ChildCategory=3&ChildCategoryName=Shrikhand%20Mahadev%20Yatra%202019

Mata Brajeshwari Temple

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bajreshwari_Mata_Temple,_Kangra
• https://www.himachalvalley.com/temples/brijeshwari-temple-kangra-a-legendary-temple/
• https://www.pilgrimaide.com/mata-brajeshwari-devi,-vajreshwari-devi-mandir.html
• http://tourtripmart.com/five%20devi%20darshan.html

Mata Jwalaji

• https://jawalaji.in/
• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jwala_Ji
• http://www.3marg.info/pilgrimages/maa-jwalaji-temple/
• http://tourtripmart.com/five%20devi%20darshan.html

Mata Shri Chhinnamastika Devi Temple

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chhinnamasta_Temple
• https://www.matashrichintpurni.com/
• http://www.templeadvisor.com/temples-in-india/hindu-temples/mata-chintpurni-devi-temple
• http://chintpurni.angelfire.com/
• http://bharmourview.com/temples/chintpurni-devi-temple

Chamunda Devi

• https://www.indianmirror.com/temples/chamunda-devi.html
• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chamunda
• https://www.indianmirror.com/temples/chamunda-devi.html
• http://www.himachalhillstations.com/chamunda-ji.html
• http://www.himachaltouristguide.com/index.php/districts-of-himachal/kangra/dharamsala/chamunda-devi-temple
• http://tourtripmart.com/five%20devi%20darshan.html

Mata Chintpurni Temple

• http://www.matashrichintpurni.com/
• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chintpurni
• https://www.culturalindia.net/indian-temples/chintpurni-temple.html
• http://tourtripmart.com/five%20devi%20darshan.html

Mani Mahesh Kailash

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manimahesh_Kailash_Peak
• https://www.trekkinginindia.com/trekking-in-himachal/manimahesh_kailash_trek.html
• https://www.tourmyindia.com/treks/manimahesh-kailash-trek.html
• http://www.travelskailash.com/pages.php?fuse=2&ParentCategory=1&ParentCategoryName=Panch%20Kailash%20Yatra&ChildCategory=1&ChildCategoryName=Manimahesh%20Kailash%20Yatra%202018

Kesgarh Sahib Gurdwara

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anandpur_Sahib?wprov=sfti1
• https://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Gurdwara_Keshgarh_Sahib
• http://www.discoversikhism.com/sikh_gurdwaras/takht_sri_keshgarh_sahib.html
• http://www.sikhtourism.com/anandpur-sahib.htm
• http://www.historicalgurudwaras.com/GurudwaraDetail.aspx?gid=4276
• https://www.allaboutsikhs.com/gurudwaras-in-punjab/gurudwara-anandpur-sahib-distt-ropar

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Shrine of Baba Chamliyal, Jarhabtal

Inside shrine of Baba Chamliyal, Jarhabtal

Shrine of Peer Baba Budhan Ali Shah, near Jammu City airport

Pilgrims inside shrine of Peer Baba Budhan Ali Shah, near Jammu City airport

Shrine and mosque of Shahdara Sharif, Thanna Mandi, Rajouri

Shrine of Shahdara Sharif, Thanna Mandi, Rajouri

Entrance of shrine Shahdara Sharif, Thanna Mandi, Rajouri

Pilgrim praying inside shrine of Shahdara Sharif, Thanna Mandi, Rajouri

Ziyarat Peer Mitha (Moslem shrine), Jammu City

Ziyarat Peer Mitha (Moslem shrine), Jammu City

Ziyarat Peer Patae Ali Shah (Hindu shrine), Jammu City

Ziyarat Peer Patae Ali Shah (Hindu shrine), Jammu City

Martin Gray is a cultural anthropologist, writer and photographer specializing in the study of pilgrimage traditions and sacred sites around the world. During a 40 year period he has visited more than 2000 pilgrimage places in 165 countries. The World Pilgrimage Guide at sacredsites.com is the most comprehensive source of information on this subject.

India Travel Guides

Martin recommends these travel guides 

For Additional Information:

• List of India Sacred Sites

Shahdara Sharif

• http://babaghulamshah.com/
• http://babaghulamshah.com/book-online.html
• http://booking.babaghulamshah.com/

Vaishno Devi Temple

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vaishno_Devi
• https://www.maavaishnodevi.org/mata_vaishno_devi_ji.aspx
• https://www.tourmyindia.com/pilgrimage/vaishno-devi-temple.html

Ziyarat Peer Mitha

• https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/shrine-of-peer-mitha/
• http://www.kashmirhills.com/attractions/mosques/ziarat-peer-mitha-in-jammu/
• https://www.nativeplanet.com/jammu/attractions/ziarat-peer-mitha/
• http://u4uvoice.com/the-legend-of-ziyarat-peer-mitha-jammu/

Peer Baba Budhan Ali Shah

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pir_Budhan_Shah
• http://www.myasa.net/sufindia/pir%20baba%20budhan%20ali%20shah.html
• https://www.onlineziarat.com/dargah/peer-baba-jammu/
• http://www.kashmirhills.com/attractions/mosques/peer-budhan-ali-in-jammu/#

Baba Chamliyal Dargah

• https://kashmirlife.net/baba-chamliyal-issue-18-vol-10-182461/
• https://holidayshunt.com/baba-chamliyal-shrine/
• https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/pakistan-never-dares-to-target-this-dargah-situated-at-loc-here-s-why-1155013-2018-01-26
• https://www.hotel17miles.com/baba-chamliyal/
• https://www.sahapedia.org/of-faith-and-myth-history-shrine-the-border

Baba Dhansar

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baba_Dhansar

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Tents for pilgrims near Amarnath Shiva Cave Temple, cave in distance at top of photograph

Tents for pilgrims at Amarnath Shiva Cave Temple

Amarnath Shiva Cave Temple

Ice Lingam of Amarnath Shiva Cave Temple

Painting of Shiva, Ice Lingam and Shakti at Amarnath Shiva Cave Temple

Painting of Shiva smoking sacred herb Ganga (Hashish) at Amarnath Shiva Cave Temple

Avanti Swami Temple

Hazratbal Dargah Sharif, Srinagar

Kheer Bhawani Temple, Tumulla

Statue of Goddess Ragnya Devi, Kheer Bhawani Temple, Tumulla

Chhatti Padshahi Gurudwara, Srinagar

Chhatti Padshahi Gurudwara, Srinagar

Chhatti Padshahi Gurudwara, Srinagar

Dastgeer Sahib, Srinagar

Dastgeer Sahib, Srinagar

Khanqah Shai Hamadan, Srinagar

Khanqah Shai Hamadan, Srinagar

Pilgrim praying inside shrine of Khanqah Shai Hamadan, Srinagar

Pilgrims inside Makhdoom Sahib Dargah, Srinagar

Pilgrims praying inside shrine of Makhdoom Sahib Dargah, Srinagar

Mattan Temple, Martand

Roz Bal, Srinagar, supposed burial place of Jesus (but actually of his brother James)

Jamia Masjid, Srinagar

Sheikh Nooruddin Noorani’s Dargah, Charisharief

Sheikh Nooruddin Noorani’s Dargah, Charisharief

Sheikh Nooruddin Noorani’s Dargah, Charisharief

Pilgrims inside shrine of Sheikh Nooruddin Noorani’s Dargah, Charisharief

Cenotaphs of different Sufi sages, Sheikh Nooruddin Noorani’s Dargah, Charisharief

Shrine of Hazrat Zain Din Wali, Aishmuqam

Temple of Sharika Devi, Srinagar

Temple of Sharika Devi, Srinagar

Temple of Sharika Devi, Srinagar

Martin Gray is a cultural anthropologist, writer and photographer specializing in the study of pilgrimage traditions and sacred sites around the world. During a 40 year period he has visited more than 2000 pilgrimage places in 165 countries. The World Pilgrimage Guide at sacredsites.com is the most comprehensive source of information on this subject.

India Travel Guides

Martin recommends these travel guides 

For Additional Information:

• List of India Sacred Sites

Hazratbal Dargah Sharif

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hazratbal_Shrine,_Srinagar
• http://www.jammu.com/kashmir/temples-shrines.php

Makhdoom Sahib Dargah

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamza_Makhdoom
• http://dargahinfo.com/DargahDetails.aspx?DargahID=94

Chhatti Padshahi Gurudwara

• http://www.jammu.com/kashmir/temples-shrines.php
• https://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Gurdwara_Chatti_Patshahi,Kathi_Darwaja,Rainwari,Srinagar

Sharika Chakreshwar Temple

• https://kashmirblogs.wordpress.com/2015/08/26/the-mystic-chakra-of-sharika-mata-tripuasundari-at-hari-parbhat/
• https://www.tourkicks.com/place/sharika-chakreshwar-temple

Jamia Masjid

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamia_Masjid,_Srinagar
• http://www.jammu.com/kashmir/temples-shrines.php

Ziyarat Naqshband Sahab

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ziyarat_Naqshband_Sahab
• http://www.famousplacesinindia.in/Mosques/Ziyarat-Naqshband-Sahab.aspx

Ziyarat Makhdoom Sahib

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamza_Makhdoom
• https://sites.google.com/a/saintsofislam.com/saints-of-islam/hazrat-sheikh-hamza-makhdoom-kashmiri-r-a

Dastgeer Sahib

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dastgeer_Sahib
• https://kashmirlife.net/the-revered-dastgeer-sahab-5075/

Roza Bal

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roza_Bal
• http://www.jktourguide.com/roza-bal
• https://youtu.be/qhNSFVv0wcs

Khanqah Shai Hamadan

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khanqah-e-Moula
• http://www.jammu.com/kashmir/temples-shrines.php
• https://kashmirlife.net/reliving-faith-14597/
• https://www.jktdc.co.in/khanqah-e-molla.aspx

Dargah of Hazrat Syed Sharaf-ud- DIN Abdul Rahman

• http://dargahinfo.com/DargahDetails.aspx?DargahID=55
• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulbul_Shah
• https://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/opinion/profiling-bulbul-shah/

Kheer Bhawani Temple

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kheer_Bhawani
• https://www.culturalindia.net/indian-temples/kheer-bhawani-temple.html
• http://www.gaffarakashmir.com/kheerbhawani.html

Avanti Swami Temple ruins

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avantiswami_Temple
• http://www.mukti4u2.dk/avantipur_temple.htm
• http://www.jktourguide.com/awanti-swami-temple

Mattan Temple

• https://www.sikhiness.com/gurdwara-sri-mattan-sahib-anantnag-mattan-jammu-kashmir/
• http://www.discoversikhism.com/sikh_gurdwaras/gurdwara_sri_mattan_sahib.html
• http://www.itihaasakgurudwaras.com/ig/India/J&K/mattan-sahib-anantnag/gallery.php

Shrine of Hazrat Azin-ud-Din Wali

• http://dargahinfo.com/Dargah_History.aspx?HID=95
• https://kashmirthunder.com/2016/06/18/hazrat-zain-ud-din-wali/
• http://takeatrip.co.in/site/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=136&Itemid=866
• https://kashmiripedia.blogspot.com/2018/02/hazrat-zain-din-walli-sahib-ra_24.html

Amarnath Shiva Cave Temple

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amarnath_Temple
• https://www.mahashivratri.org/shiva-temples/amarnath-temple.html
• https://www.speakingtree.in/allslides/amarnath-cave-temple-history/the-mythological-beginnings

Sheikh Nooruddin Noorani’s Dargah

• https://kashmirlife.net/sheikh-ul-aalam-a-rediscovery-issue-12-vol-10-178350/
• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nund_Rishi
• http://www.myasa.net/sufindia/sheikh-ul-alam%20hazrat%20noor-uddin%20wali.html
• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nund_Rishi
• https://kashmirlife.net/sheikh-ul-aalam-a-rediscovery-issue-12-vol-10-178350/

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Hanuman sculpture on temple door, Amabalapuzha Sri Krishna Temple, Guruvayur

Plastic wrapped statues of Krishna for sale, Amabalapuzha Sri Krishna Temple, Guruvayur

Ayappa devotees at Sri Krishna Temple, Guruvayur

Islamic shrine of Mamburam Maqam, Chandappadi

Sri Krishna Temple, Guruvayur

Women devotees at Sri Krishna Temple, Guruvayur

Pilgrims waiting in Darshan line at Sri Krishna Temple, Guruvayur

Pilgrims waiting in Darshan line at Sri Krishna Temple, Guruvayur

Ayappa devotees at Parassinikkadavu Muthappan Temple, Karinkalkuzhi

Pilgrims at Parassinikkadavu Muthappan Temple, Karinkalkuzhi

Pilgrim performing Puja (devotional action) at Attukal Bhagavathy Shakti Peetha Temple, Thiruvananthapuram

Interior of Beemapalli Mosque, Thiruvananthapuram

Beemapalli Mosque, Thiruvananthapuram

Shayana Pradikshanam devotional practice of pilgrims at Sabarimala

Attukal Devi Temple, Attukal

Pilgrims at entrance of Kodungallur Bhagavathy Temple, Kodungallur

Kodungallur Bhagavathy Temple, Kodungallur. Photo of painting of deity statue.

Pachalloor (Chudukadu) Sri Bhadrakali Devi Temple, Thiruvananthapuram

Pachalloor Sri Badhrakali Temple, Thiruvananthapuram

Pachalloor Sri Badhrakali Temple, Thiruvananthapuram

Pachalloor Sri Badhrakali Temple, Thiruvananthapuram. Statue in small shrine at temple.

Parthasarathi Krishna Temple, Aranmula

Martin Gray is a cultural anthropologist, writer and photographer specializing in the study of pilgrimage traditions and sacred sites around the world. During a 40 year period he has visited more than 2000 pilgrimage places in 165 countries. The World Pilgrimage Guide at sacredsites.com is the most comprehensive source of information on this subject.

For additional information:

• List of India Sacred Sites

• Parassinikkadavu Muthappan Temple, Karinkalkuzhi

• Shree Krishna Temple, Guruvayur

• Mamburam Maqam, Chandappadi

• Sreevallabha Moola Sthanam Temple, Thiruvalla

• Amabalapuzha Sree Krishna Temple

• Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja Temple, Haripad

• Jenardhana Swamy Temple, Varkala

• Chengallur Mahadeva Temple, Thiruvananthapuram

• Attukal Bhagavathy Shakti Peetha Temple, Thiruvananthapuram

• Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Thiruvananthapuram

• Beemapalli Mosque, Thiruvananthapuram

• Sabarimala

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Wall paintings of Buddha, Alchi Gompa

Statue of Lady Manjushri, Alchi Gompa

Chemrey Gompa

Chemrey Gompa

Statue of Padmasambhava, Chemrey Gompa

Painting of Chakrasamvara, Chemrey Gompa

Diskit Gompa

Large statue of Bodhisattva Manjushri, Diskit Gompa

Prayer stones at stupa (Chorten) near Diskit Gompa

Hemis Gompa, Large Buddha statue, main altar

Hemis Gompa, Painting of Milarepa, Hemis museum

Lamayuru Gompa

Likir Gompa

Matho Gompa, Vairocana statue

Painting of Padmasambhava, near Takthog Gompa

Shey Stupa

Stakna Gompa

Sleepy dog with prayer flags at Khardungla pass

Martin Gray is a cultural anthropologist, writer and photographer specializing in the study of pilgrimage traditions and sacred sites around the world. During a 40 year period he has visited more than 2000 pilgrimage places in 165 countries. The World Pilgrimage Guide at sacredsites.com is the most comprehensive source of information on this subject.

India Travel Guides

Martin recommends these travel guides 

For Additional Information:

• List of India Sacred Sites

Ladakh

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ladakh

Buddhism in Ladakh

• https://www.lehladakhindia.com/buddhism-in-ladakh/

Short History of Ladakh

• http://www.rinpoche.com/stories/ladakh.htm

Alchi Gompa

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alchi_Monastery
• https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/glimpses-of-the-lost-world-of-alchi-9293135/

Takthog Gompa

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Takthok_Monastery

Chemre Gompa

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chemrey_Monastery

Hemis Gompa

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hemis_Monastery

Matho Gompa

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matho_Monastery

Thiksey Gompa

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thikse_Monastery

Basgo Gompa

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basgo_Monastery
• https://www.wmf.org/project/basgo-gompa-maitreya-temples

Spituk Gompa

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spituk_Monastery

Phyang Gompa

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phyang_Monastery

Gurdwara Pathar Sahib

• https://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Gurdwara_Pathar_Sahib
• https://www.thedivineindia.com/gurdwara-pathar-sahib/5801

Likir Gompa

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Likir_Monastery

Rizong Gompa

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rizong_Monastery

Lamayuru Gompa

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lamayuru_Monastery

Rangdun Gompa

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rangdum_Monastery

Diskit Gompa

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diskit_Monastery

Kursha Gompa

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kursha_Monastery

Phugtal Gompa

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phugtal_Monastery

Soma Gompa

• http://www.tibetheritagefund.org/pages/projects/ladakh/leh-old-town/leh-monasteries/gonpa-soma.php

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Hanuman shrine, Pandharpur, Maharashtra

Painting of Vitthal and Rakhumai, Pandharpur, Maharashtra

Temple of Vitthal, Pandharpur, Maharashtra

Painting of Hanuman in temple, Pandharpur, Maharashtra

Hanuman shrine,statue of Hanuman, Pandharpur, Maharashtra

Neon lights atop temple showing Vitthal and Rakhumai, Pandharpur, Maharashtra

Govindarajaswamy Shiva Temple, Arasikere, Karnataka

Central icon at Govindarajaswamy Shiva Temple, Arasikere, Karnataka

Beginning of path to Malekallu Tirupathi Hilltop Temple, Arasikere, Karnataka

Small shrine at beginning of path to Malekallu Tirupathi Hilltop Temple, Arasikere, Karnataka

Malekallu Tirupathi Hilltop Temple, Arasikere, Karnataka

Wall carving of Hanuman inside small shrine at beginning of path to Malekallu Tirupathi Hilltop Temple, Arasikere, Karnataka

Malekallu Tirupathi Hilltop Temple, Arasikere, Karnataka

Painting of Hanuman at Hilltop Sita Temple above Ramalingeshwara, Avani area, Karnataka

Painting of sage studying sacred texts at Hilltop Sita Temple above Ramalingeshwara, Avani area, Karnataka

Shiva Natraj statue with 18 arms, Badami Caves, Badami, Karnataka

Temple and chariot of Goddess Banashankari, Badami, Karnataka

Temple of Goddess Banashankari, Badami, Karnataka

Chennakesava Temple, Belur, Karnataka

Stone carving at Chennakesava Temple, Belur, Karnataka

Stone carving at Chennakesava Temple, Belur, Karnataka

Sringeri Shankar Mutt Temple, Dharwad, Karnataka

Shree Mahaganapati Temple, Gokarna, Karnataka

Stone carving at Hoysaleshwara-Shantaleshwara Temple, Halebidu, Karnataka

Hoysaleshwara-Shantaleshwara Temple, Halebidu, Karnataka

Stone carving of Ganesh at Hoysaleshwara-Shantaleshwara Temple, Halebidu, Karnataka

Stone carving at Hoysaleshwara-Shantaleshwara Temple, Halebidu, Karnataka

Gopalaswami Temple, Hangalada Hosahalli, Halebidu, Karnataka

Mahaganapahy Temple, Madhur, Karnataka

Mahaganapahy Temple, painting of Ayappa, Madhur, Karnataka

Mahaganapahy Temple, painting of Durga with lion, Madhur, Karnataka

Mahaganapahy Temple, painting of Ganesh, Madhur, Karnataka

Mahaganapahy Temple, painting of Vishnu, Madhur, Karnataka

Yoga Narasimha Swamy Temple, Melkote, Karnataka

Metal sculpture of Narasimha on main door of Narasimha Swamy Temple, Melkote, Karnataka

Main Gopuram tower at Murdeshwar Temple, Karnataka

Murdeshwar Temple, Krishna lecturing to Arjuna, great statue of Shiva in the background, Karnataka

Chamundeshwari Temple, Mysore, Karnataka

Nandi Bull, Chamundi Hill, Mysore, Karnataka

Bhoga Nandeeshwara Shiva Temple, main statue of Shiva and Parvati inside shrine, Nandi, Karnataka

Bhoga Nandeeshwara Shiva Temple, sculpture of Ganesh, Nandi, Karnataka

Bhoga Nandeeshwara Shiva Temple, small Shiva icons with OM, Nandi, Karnataka

Bhoga Nandeeshwara Shiva Temple, stone statue of Nandi Bull, Nandi, Karnataka

Painting of Nav Durga riding tiger, Srikanteshwara Temple, Nanjanagudu, Karnataka

Srikanteshwara Temple, Nanjanagudu, Karnataka

Stone sculpture of Nandi Bull with flowers, Srikanteshwara Temple, Nanjanagudu, Karnataka

Giant statue of Shiva at Srikanteshwara Temple, Nanjanagudu, Karnataka

Main statue of Ganesh inside Srikanteshwara Temple, Nanjanagudu, Karnataka

Stone carving of Muruga with peacock, Srikanteshwara Temple, Nanjanagudu, Karnataka

Main Gopuram tower at entrance of Sri Vidyashankara Temple, Sringeri, Karnataka

Entrance to inner shrine of Sri Vidyashankara Temple, Sringeri, Karnataka

Temple elephants and pilgrims at Sri Vidyashankara Temple, Sringeri, Karnataka

Temple elephants at Sri Vidyashankara Temple, Sringeri, Karnataka

Sri Krishna Temple, Udupi, Karnataka

Sri Krishna Temple, Udupi, Karnataka

Sri Krishna Temple, Udupi, Karnataka

‘Chariot’ pulled by devotees during pilgrimage festivals at Sri Krishna Temple, Udupi, Karnataka

Detail of horse sculpture on Chariot at Sri Krishna Temple, Udupi, Karnataka

Ayappa devotees at Sri Krishna Temple, Udupi, Karnataka

Sacred lake and hill of Shravanabelagola, Karnataka

The Holy Feet of the Sri Gomatheswar statue, Shravanabelagola (Sravanabelagola)

Great statue of Sri Gomatheswar, Shravanabelagola

Martin Gray is a cultural anthropologist, writer and photographer specializing in the study of pilgrimage traditions and sacred sites around the world. During a 40 year period he has visited more than 2000 pilgrimage places in 165 countries. The World Pilgrimage Guide at sacredsites.com is the most comprehensive source of information on this subject.

For Additional Information:

• List of India Sacred Sites

MAHARASHTRA

• Temple of Vitthal, Pandharpur

KARNATAKA

• Shravanabelagola (Sravanabelagola)

• Bhoga Nandeeshwara Shiva Temple, Nandi

• Badami Caves, Badami

• Temple of Goddess Banashankari, Cholachagudd, Badami

• Temple of Chandramaulaeshwar, Hubballi

• Mailaralingeshwara, Dharwad

• Sringeri Shankar Mutt, Dharwad

• Mahabaleshwara Temple, Gokarna

• Murdeshwar Temple, Karnataka

• Sri Krishna Temple, Udupi

• Mahaganapahy Temple, Madhur

• Sri Vidyashankara Temple, Sringeri

• Amruteshvara Temple, Tarikere

• Chennakesava Temple, Belur

• Hoysaleshwara-Shantaleshwara Temple, Halebidu

• Govindarajaswamy Shiva Temple

• Malekallu Tirupathi Temple, Arasikere

• Yoga Narasimha Swamy Temple, Melkote

• Chamundeshwari Temple, Mysore

• Keshava Temple, Somanathpur

• Srikanteshwara Temple, Nanjanagudu

• Gopalaswami Temple, Hangalada Hosahalli

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Shiva Natraj Temple, Chidambaram

Shiva Natraj Temple, Chidambaram

Ekambaranathar Temple, Kanchipuram

Painting of Shiva, Shiva Natraj Temple, Chidambaram

Ekambaranathar Temple, Kanchipuram

Ekambaranathar Temple, Kanchipuram

Meenakshi Temple, Madurai

Ekambaranathar Temple, Kanchipuram

Painting of Kamatchi Amman, Kamatchi Amman Temple, Kanyakumari

Shrine Of Our Lady Of Ransom, Kanyakumari

Painting of Muruga, Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple, Palani

Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple, Palani. Pilgrims walking to temple.

Karpaga Vinayagar Temple, Pillayarpatti

Karpaga Vinayagar Temple, Pillayarpatti

Thanumalayam Koil Temple, Suchindram

Thanumalayam Koil Temple, Suchindram

Murugan Temple, Swamimalai, Swamimalai

Thanjavur, Brihadishwara Temple, Thanjavur

Muruga Temple, Thiruchendur

Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Temple, Thiruparankundram

Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Temple, Thiruparankundram

Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Temple, Thiruparankundram

Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Thirukoil, Tiruttani

Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Thirukoil, Tiruttani

Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Thirukoil, Tiruttani

Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Thirukoil, Tiruttani. Painting of deity statue.

Ramanathaswamy Shiva Temple, Rameshvaram

Arunachaleswarar Temple, Tiruvanamalai

Arunachaleswarar Temple, Tiruvanamalai. From the top of Mt Arunchala

Mount Arunachala with Tiruvanamalai temple complex at base of mountain.

Arulmigu Abathsagayeswarar Temple, Alangudi. Statue of Ganesh.

Arulmigu Abathsagayeswarar Temple, Alangudi. Framed painting of Shiva statue inside temple.

Arulmigu Andal Vishnu Temple, Srivilliputtur. Framed painting of temple and Lakshmi, consort of Vishnu.

Arulmigu Andal Vishnu Temple, Srivilliputtur. Framed painting of temple and Lakshmi, consort of Vishnu.

Arulmigu Kallalagar Temple, Azhagar Kovil. Pilgrims at temple entrance.

Arulmigu Nellaiappar Temple, Tirunelveli

Arulmigu Nellaiappar Temple, Tirunelveli. Large statue of Nandi, sacred bull of Shiva.

Arulmigu Nellaiappar Temple, Tirunelveli. Temple elephant.

Arulmigu Patteswar Swamy Temple, Coimbatore

Arulmigu Patteswar Swamy Temple, Coimbatore. Pilgrims in inner sanctum of temple.

Arulmigu Patteswar Swamy Temple, Coimbatore. Stone carving of temple dancers.

Arulmigu Shri Yoga Narasimha Swamy Temple, Sholinghur. Photograph of temple and statues of deities.

Arulmigu Subramaniyaswami Thirukovil, Coimbatore. Pilgrims walking near temple entrance.

Arulmigu Subramaniyaswami Thirukovil, Coimbatore

Arulmigu Subramaniyaswami Thirukovil, Coimbatore. Wooden statue of peacock, associated with Muruga, deity of temple.

Arulmigu Subramaniyaswami Thirukovil, Coimbatore. Small bronze statue of Muruga, main deity of temple.

Arulmigu Subramaniyaswami Thirukovil, Coimbatore. Framed painting of Muruga and statues of Muruga at six main temples of Muruga.

Arulmigu Subramaniyaswami Thirukovil, Coimbatore. Framed photograph of temple and statue of Muruga.

Arultharum Mutharamman Thirukovil, Kulasekharapatnam. Painting of Shiva and his consort as Mutharamaman.

Arultharum Mutharamman Thirukovil, Kulasekharapatnam. Pilgrims entering temple by statue of temple guardian.

Athmanathaswamy Shiva Temple, Avudayarkovil. Stone statue of Shiva.

Athmanathaswamy Shiva Temple, Avudayarkovil. Stone pillar with carving of sage with serpent body.

Athmanathaswamy Shiva Temple, Avudayarkovil. Carved stone pillar at temple.

Athmanathaswamy Shiva Temple, Avudayarkovil. Framed painting of Shiva for sale at temple.

Athmanathaswamy Shiva Temple, Avudayarkovil. Pilgrim sleeping inside temple compound.

Basilica Of Our Lady Of Health, Vailankanni

Basilica Of Our Lady Of Health, Vailankanni

Basilica Of Our Lady Of Health, Vailankanni. Framed painting of statue of Mary and child Jesus.

Basilica Of Our Lady Of Health, Vailankanni. High altar inside basilica.

Kumbeshwara Shiva Temple, Kumbakonam

Kumbeshwara Shiva Temple, Kumbakonam. Stone carving of elephant on side of inner temple.

Kumbeshwara Shiva Temple, Kumbakonam. Pilgrims sitting near entrance door to inner sanctum of temple.

Pazhamudhircholai Muruga Temple, Alagar Koil Road. Photograph of temple and statue of Muruga.

Saranath Perumal Vishnu Temple, Tirucherai

Saranath Perumal Vishnu Temple, Tirucherai. Pilgrims next to ritual chariot used in temple festival.

Saranath Perumal Vishnu Temple, Tirucherai

Sarangapani Vishnu Temple, Kumbakonam

Sarangapani Vishnu Temple, Kumbakonam. Sign at temple.

Sri Vaikundam Perumal Vishnu Temple, Srivaikuntam

Sri Vaikundam Perumal Vishnu Temple, Srivaikuntam. Pilgrims sleeping inside temple compound.

Sri Vaikundam Perumal Vishnu Temple, Srivaikuntam. Stone carving on pillar of Hanuman carrying Medicine Mountain to save Lakshman’s life.

Sri Vaikundam Perumal Vishnu Temple, Srivaikuntam. Stone carving on pillar of temple.

St Mary’s Church, Thiruvithamcode. Oldest church in India.

St Mary’s Church, Thiruvithamcode. Oldest church in India.

Veeraraghava Swamy Vishnu Temple, Tiruvallur. Framed painting of Vishnu.

Tirumalai Srinivasa Perumal Temple, Tiruvannamalai Srivilliputtur

Tirumalai Srinivasa Perumal Temple, Tiruvannamalai Srivilliputtur. Painting of statue of Venkateswara from Tirupati temple.