Hinduism

A centuries-old shrine where Indians pray for U.S. visas.

This ancient Hindu temple is covered in thousands of colorful statues and has a long mythological history.

This enormous Hindu temple in Queens serves incredible dosas in its basement canteen.

According to Hindu belief, this shallow island chain was created by a god with an army of monkeys.

Picnic on the seashore in the footsteps of ancient kings, protected by giant mythical cat beasts.

Isolated atop this Balinese sea crag is a lovely Hindu temple that is said to be guarded by sea snakes.

This intricate Hindu temple is the largest of its kind outside of India itself and was constructed like a giant puzzle.

Despite sitting firmly in the global cradle of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, this Hare Krishna temple is host to one of the largest color festivals outside India.

A towering work of stone and philosophy that was constructed using ancient Hindu science.

Holy Hindu shrine in an enormous, monkey-filled limestone cavern.

Dioramas and animatronics lead you through the story of Bhagavad-gita, the Indian literary classic.

This complex of vertically-excavated Buddhist, Jain, and Hindu monolithic temples in India's Maharashtra providence illustrates a spirit of tolerance characteristic of ancient India.

A shrine of fire worship built on top of a natural flame.