India, Punjab, Amritsar, Barefooted Sikh men praying at shrine in the Golden Temple complex with garland of marigold flowers laid across marble steps.

Nepal, Boy feeding sacred cow wearing flower garland.

India, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, Portrait of a pilgrim wearing a garland of marigolds at the Sri Meenakshi Temple in Madurai.

India, Bengal, Kolkata, Garland vendor in Malik Ghat Flower Market, Kolkata.

India, Bihar, Bodhgaya, Garland of marigolds wrapped around a stupa at the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodhgaya.

Egypt, Alexandria, Carved stone detail on a sarcophagus at The Catacombs of Kom El Shuqafa.

Thailand, Bangkok, Gold Guanyin Goddess of Mercy statue with red lanterns for Chinese New Year.

Thailand, Bangkok, Gold Guanyin Goddess of Mercy statue with red lanterns for Chinese New Year.

Thailand, Bangkok, Offerings on table with Guanyin Goddess of Mercy statue in centre celebrating local temple.

Thailand, Bangkok, Thai children with mobile phone and floral garlands to celebrate the annual blessing of local temple .

Thailand, Bangkok, Four female generations of family with floral garlands to celebrate the annual blessing of local temple.

Thailand, Bangkok, Young children in late afternoon sun in front of shophouse entrance.