Each night in Varanasi, the Ganga Aarti ceremony unfolds in a blaze of fire and devotion. People attend this sacred ritual either by walking or by sitting on neighboring boats, clustered together. The ceremony honors the Ganges River, believed to cleanse sins and purify the soul.
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Let's see what the new Day brings if you feel lost today. Until the last rays of Sun disappear above the Clouds, it feels like Heaven. The image conveys a quiet message of hope and new beginnings. It speaks to those who feel lost, reminding them that each new day holds fresh poss...
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The tired workers are taking a nap among watermelons early in the morning onboard their cargo vessels after a night-long journey from the field to the wholesale market in Dhaka.
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The Cascate del Mulino hot springs in Tuscany, during a cold evening. Many people enjoy the hot water, and from above, they look like miniature figures. Gilad was astonished by the beautiful blue water and by the number of people, despite the cold temperature outside.
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Fishermen on Lake Beyşehir, which freezes in winter, continue their work by breaking the ice with their own tools and opening a path in the lake. Although this job is difficult, they adapt to all conditions as fishing is their livelihood.
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Beneath the still waters of the Truong Giang River in central Vietnam, an elderly farmer gently bathes his faithful buffalo, captured from above in a quiet moment of devotion. Each day, he leads nearly 50 companions to the nearby fields to graze, then returns with them home.
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In the Güroymak district of Bitlis, villagers take their animals to nearby hot springs to increase their milk yield and clean them, regardless of the winter conditions, and while they ensure their animals are happy in the 40-degree water, they also enjoy the moment.
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In Tanomah, southwest Saudi Arabia, crowds stand in reverence for a centuries-old art—the poetic duel. Known locally as 'Mahawarah' or 'Ardah,' it’s a spirited tradition at weddings and festivals.
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In Mu Cang Chai, fishing is a key part of Hmong life, done on a small, traditional scale. Locals use handmade traps, nets, and baskets to catch fish like carp and catfish in mountain streams. It supports daily meals, local markets, and preserves cultural traditions alongside rice...
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A dramatic landscape emerges as the waters of Lake Tuz, Turkey's second largest lake, recede due to drought. People walking on the lake bed silently accompany the changing rhythm of nature.
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Local people in the Mekong Delta collect water lilies from wetlands and sell them in local markets for their daily wages.
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Asylum-seeking migrants from China and Turkey climb a hill to surrender to U.S. immigration officials after crossing the border from Mexico in Jacumba Hot Springs, California, on May 20, 2024.
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