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  • A friendly religious man greets me in Udaipur.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Umbrellas mark out the places where senior religious leaders perform public puja (prayer).<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Umbrellas mark out the places where senior religious leaders perform public puja (prayer).<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Puja-on-the-Ghats-Varanasi--India.jpg
  • A single shot taken from the smoke blackened balcony above the burning ghat where hundred of bodies are cremated every day.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • A beautiful example of Laotian architecture, this building is used for the ordination of Buddhist monks.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Over 500 bodies are burnt every day on the ghats, requiring many tons of wood.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • The water of the Ganges is considered sacred and is believed by the devout to be a god.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Boats moored on the bank of river, waiting for tourists.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • This temple door displays fine craftsmanship with beautiful gilded figures.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • A few boats moored on ghats waiting for tourists while another boatman takes pilgrims on a tour of  Ganges River on a misty morning.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Boats-on-the-Ganges-Varanasi--India.jpg
  • Man airing orange robes after a ritual dip in the Ganges.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Drying-Out-Varanasi--India.jpg
  • Ferry boats and their reflection in the dark waters of a quiet Ganges.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Intricately carved dragon guarding the entrance to a temple.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Girl flying  kite on roof of her house located near old temple in Rajasthan.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Ascetic with tilak on his forehead is sitting on the bank of River Ganga in Varanasi.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Sadhu-on-the-Ghats-at-Varanasi--Indi...jpg
  • Man exercising on the ghats on River Ganga. He is practicing baddha padmasana posture of yoga, sitting with legs crossed, hands behind back and bending forward to touch knees.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Yoga-on-the-Ghats-in-Varanasi--India.jpg
  • After taking holy bath in river Ganges, pilgrims are drying their clothes on the ghats.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Wringing-Out-Robes-on-the-Ghats-in-V...jpg
  • The jungle gradually reclaims this abandoned temple.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Holy offerings of flowers with diyas float on the surface of the river Ganga.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Floating-Offerings-Varanasi--India.jpg
  • Man emerging from his daily dip in the Ganges.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • The devout hold the Ganges and the water of the Ganges in great reverence.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Man-Praying-in-Ganges-Varanasi--Indi...jpg
  • Elephant relief in the ruins of the old city.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • This friendly Sadhu has a characterful face.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Colorful Buddhas located inside a cave temple.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • This motif is repeated in numerous places throughout the old city ruins.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Ancient lovers forever entwined in the ruins of the old city, Sri Lanka.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • The abbey Sant'Anna in Camprena featured in the film The English Patient. (Photo by Matt Considine Travel Photographer)
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  • Entrance to Humayun's Tomb, built of red sandstone.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Humayun's Tomb with arched doorways and double dome erected by Humayun's wife in the 16th century.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Humayun-Tomb-Dehli--India.jpg
  • Dawn view of the Taj Mahal on a foggy winter morning.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Dawn-at-Taj-Mahal--India.jpg
  • Shaving the head on visiting the Ganges is thought to bring spiritual purification.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Head-Shaving-on-Ghats-Varanasi--Indi...jpg
  • Monks walk in single file through the town every morning, each accepting a small amount of food from devotees.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • An unusual but interesting temple entrance.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • An old and precarious path on the cliff face of Sigiriya (Lion's rock).<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • The Pantheon (temple of all gods) built, in 110 AD on the site of previous versions. It is in excellent condition and is still the largest unreinforced concrete dome in the world. This image has a water color effect applied. (Photo by Travel Photographer Matt Considine)
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  • The occulus is open to the atmosphere and effectively illuminates the interior. Painted effect. (Image by Travel Photographer Matt Considine)
    Inside-the-Pantheon--Rome--Italy-3.jpg
  • Tourists enjoying the Taj Mahal, built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal.
    Taj-Mahal-and-People--India.jpg
  • Worker repairing fountains in the pool of Taj Mahal.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Taj-Mahal-and-Worker--India.jpg
  • Exterior view of Taj Mahal, built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Taj-Mahal-Side-View-Agra--India.jpg
  • Craftsman weaving fabric  on loom in the Muslim Quarter of Varanasi in India.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Loom-and-Weaver--India.jpg
  • Scene of boatman with pilgrims heading for river trip while laundryman is drying clothes on the bank of river Ganga in Varanasi.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Ganges-River-Scene-Varanasi--India.jpg
  • Wet clothes dyed in bright colors are spread out on the ground to dry after being washed in the Ganges.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Barber shaving beard of old man on the ghats of River Ganges in Varanasi.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Shaving-on-Ghats-Varanasi--India.jpg
  • Woman buying food from a street shop where shopkeeper is  cooking.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Locals and tourists buy a small bird and set it free for good luck in front of the Golden Stupa, Laos' most important monument.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Monks with their alms bowls move along the road towards the end of their morning collection.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • The monks accept offerings of food from devotees who believe that they "make merit" in return.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • This young monk looks deep in concentration as he walks beside the Mekong.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Monks painted angelic women half way up the face of a sheer cliff face fifteen hundred years ago.  The overhanging cliff face has protected them from the elements.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • The gates at the graveyard chapel for the abbey of Sant'Anna in Camprena featured when Willem Defoe arrives at the abbey in the film The English Patient. (Photo by Matt Considine Travel Photographer)
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  • Barber shaving beard of old man on the ghats of River Ganges in Varanasi.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Man-Being-Shaved-on-the-Ghats-Varana...jpg
  • Smiling children  standing on the bank of river Yamuna and Taj Mahal in the background.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Children-and-Taj-Mahal--India.jpg
  • A chef hard at work in the backstreets of Varanasi.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Father-and-Daughter-Varanasi--India.jpg
  • Wish fulfilling divine tree growing on wall in Varanasi.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Sacred-Tree-Varanasi--India.jpg
  • Entrance to a three storied temple that is  made in the Indo-Aryan style of architecture and has  intricate carvings on the pillars with prominent friezes.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Chai wallah preparing  tea for  customers at  his small shop in Varanasi.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Man hanging out the washing with the wallahs working on the banks of the Ganges in the background.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • A splash of color amid the deep darkness of the backstreets of Varanasi.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Selling-Flowers-Varanasi--India.jpg
  • A beautiful golden relief against the dark red  background makes an immediate impression on the senses.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • The young monks are making bamboo boats which will be set on fire and floated on the river at night as part of the festival.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Sant'Anna in Camprena floating above the,  early morning fog. (Photo by Travel Photographer Matt Considine)
    Sant-Anna-in-Camprena--Italy-3.JPG
  • The occulus is open to the atmosphere and effectively illuminates the interior. Painted effect. (Image by Travel Photographer Matt Considine)
    Inside-the-Pantheon--Rome--Italy.jpg
  • Two women sitting on the arched doorway of Humayun's Tomb.  Humayun was one of the great Mughal emperors who reigned during the 16th century.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • View of the Taj Mahal from a window at the Oberoi Amarvilas.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Taj-Mahal-from-Oberoi-in-Agra--India.jpg
  • In the early morning light this lovely lake temple seems to be floating in the clouds.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Early morning light illuminates a lake temple with lilies floating in the foreground.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • A woman walks past white sheets drying in the sun.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Guardian deity adorned with crown of seven flaring hooded cobras.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Temple (Photo by Travel Photographer Matt Considine)
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  • The occulus is open to the atmosphere and effectively illuminates the interior. (Image by Travel Photographer Matt Considine)
    Inside-the-Pantheon--Rome--Italy-4.jpg
  • Sunlight filtering through the intricate latticework of a window in Humayun's Tomb.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Decorative artwork of deity Ganesh at the Hotel Oberoi Amarvilas.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Reflection of Taj Mahal in a pool flanked by gardens and walkways.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Taj-Mahal--India.jpg
  • Ornate gateway with arched door and other decorations.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Entrance-Gate--to-Taj-Mahal--India.jpg
  • During the day hundreds of kites can be seen flying over Varanasi.  At night the kite seller minds his stall in the semi darkness fixing and making kites ready for sale.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Kite-Seller-Varanasi--India.jpg
  • Kite flying is extremely popular.  In this one small area, many kites can be seen against the orange sky. On this afternoon there were thousands of kites flying over Varanasi.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • The marigolds are a flash of color amid the grim smokey business of cremation that continues day and night on the ghats in Varanasi.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Three-storied temple made in the Indo-Aryan style of architecture has intricate carvings on the pillars with prominent friezes.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Temple-Rajasthan--India.JPG
  • Cook rolling out dough to make chapattis - a kind of whole wheat flat bread.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Street-Vendor--India.jpg
  • There is something timeless about this turbaned vegetable vendor in the backstreets of Varanasi.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Vegetable-Vendor--India.jpg
  • The wallahs wash and beat the clothes on the banks of the Ganges.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Dhobi-Wallahs-at-Varanasi--India.jpg
  • Dawn light filtered through smoke and mist gradually illuminates the ancient spires on the banks of the Ganges.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • A metalic adornment called a "dok so fa" on the rooftop of a wat. This beautiful ornamentation with parasols pointing to the sky is said to symbolise the universe.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Amongst the ruins of an old city lies this ancient pool, thought to be reserved for royalty.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Ancient-Pool-in-Old-City-Sri-Lanka.tif
  • The Pantheon is an ancient Roman temple for all the Roman Gods and is still in great condition. The dome is unreinforced concrete.  The occulus is open to the atmosphere and illuminates the interior. (Image by Travel Photographer Matt Considine)
    Inside-the-Pantheon--Rome--Italy-2.jpg
  • The strong contrast enhances the intense concentration evident in this ageless composition of life on the ghats of Varanasi.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Man-Being-Shaved-on-Ghats-of-Varanas...jpg
  • Taj Mahal  built  on the banks of river Yamuna by emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Camel-and-Taj-Mahal--India.jpg
  • Exterior view of Taj Mahal, built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Taj-Mahal-and-Lawn--India.jpg
  • Arabic script inscribed on the wall of Taj Mahal in Agra.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Taj-Mahal-with-Arabic-Script--India.jpg
  • Colorful glass beads arranged in boxes and displayed for sale on the ghats in Varanasi.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Glass-Beads-and-Bangles-Varanasi--In...jpg
  • Shoppers and Vendors in the street market of Varanasi.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    A-Busy-Street-Scene-Varanasi--India.jpg
  • The wallahs wash and beat the clothes on the banks of the Ganges.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Dhobi-Wallahs-Varanasi--India.jpg
  • Wet shiny fabrics dyed in bright colours are spread out on the ground to dry along the banks of the Ganges.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Drying-Bright-Fabrics-Varanasi--Indi...jpg
  • Tourists enjoying a boat ride and feeding a flock of birds in misty morning on the river Ganga in Varanasi.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Feedng-the-Birds-Varanasi--India.jpg
  • The early morning light illuminates the calm waters of the Ganges.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Rower-at-Sunrise-in-Varanasi--India.jpg
  • Beautiful watercolors on rustic handmade paper.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Vaishnava ascetic with tilak on his forehead - two vertical lines, with dot in the center signifies that he is devotee of god Shiva.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Sadhu-in-Udaipur--India.JPG
  • Tourists enjoying the Taj Mahal, built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Taj-Mahal--India-4.jpg
  • India has some of the most famous teas in the world.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Tea-Vender--India.jpg
  • The urns are used to collect the unburnt remains of people cremated on the banks of the Ganges.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Urn-Vendors-Varanasi--India.jpg
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