Rituals Collection

Map of the Coronation ritual within Westminster Abbey
A panoramic view inside Westminster Abbey to show the position, movements and sequence of ceremonies (indicated by numbers) of the Coronation ceremony of King George VI. Date: 1937

Sri Lanka - Geta Beraya and Udekkiya players
Traditional Sri Lankna drums and drummers. The standing player is holding a hill country drum called the Geta Beraya (a drum with a knot)

Bust of goddess Tanit. Carthaginian art. Sculpture. SPAIN. BALEARES. IBIZA. Ibiza. Museum of Archaeology of Ibiza and Formentera

Snake charmer playing flute-like instrument, snake emerging from basket in front

India, Kerala, row of elephants decorated with golden headdress and umbrella for the Pooram Festival, low angle side view

The Satanic Bible
Popular edition of self- anointed High Priest Anton Laveys Satanic Bible, a dubious mish-mash of occult rituals, pseudo-magic and popular diabolism

Picture No. 11671273
Great Crested Grebe pair performing courtship dance. Date:

Wise woman at Ilchester, Somerset
At Ilchester, Somerset, a local wise woman uses weird rituals to treat cattle for foot and mouth disease

John Of God, Saint (1495-1550). Portuguese religious man, founder of the ador de la Order of Charity or of Hospitallers (Hospitaller Brothers of St. John of God)

Picture No. 11671326
Great Crested Grebe pair performing courtship display spring. Date:

Picture No. 11071611
Red-crowned Crane / Japanese Crane / Manchurian Crane in snow calling - Tsurui-Ito Tancho Sanctuary, Hokkaido Island, Japan. Date:

Picture No. 10947434
Superb Lyrebird - male spreading tail during full courtship display on display mound Sherbrooke Forest, Victoria, Australia. Date:

Mass of St. Martin. 15th c. Castilian school. Oil on wood. SPAIN. Bilbao. Bilbao Fine Arts Museum

Loyola, Saint Ignacius of (1491-1556). Spanish religious man, founder of the Society of Jesus. Painting

The bridal robe of a Daimyo or Daimio's daughter in the 19th century, c.1913 (b/w photo)
3033746 The bridal robe of a Daimyo or Daimio's daughter in the 19th century, c.1913 (b/w photo); Private Collection; (add.info)

Boys dressed as the Three Magi, singing a carol to a family, 1885
3478756 Boys dressed as the Three Magi, singing a carol to a family, 1885; (add.info.: Boys dressed as the Three Magi, singing a carol to a family. Paris, 1885.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Mourning custom of a Northern tribe of central Australia, c.1913 (b/w photo)
3033729 Mourning custom of a Northern tribe of central Australia, c.1913 (b/w photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: Widows of a recently deceased man would cut off their hair)

Chinese wedding costume in the 19th century., c.1913 (b/w photo)
3033743 Chinese wedding costume in the 19th century., c.1913 (b/w photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: After a 19th century photograph. From Customs of The World, published c.1913.).

A Lirong warrior of the Baram District, Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia. His coat was made of goat skin
3033730 A Lirong warrior of the Baram District, Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia. His coat was made of goat skin and his shield covered with human hair obtained from his enemies

A village deity. A colossal statue of the gate-keeper god or Dvarapala, holding a gadha mace and with his attendants
3033747 A village deity. A colossal statue of the gate-keeper god or Dvarapala, holding a gadha mace and with his attendants, in Tami?akam or the Ancient Tami? country, southern India

A native of Borneo in war costume. After a 19th century photograph. From Customs of The World, published c.1913
3033735 A native of Borneo in war costume. After a 19th century photograph. From Customs of The World, published c.1913.; Private Collection.

Cottagers being visited by the Christmas mummers, 1890
3478757 Cottagers being visited by the Christmas mummers, 1890; (add.info.: Cottagers being visited by the Christmas mummers. Illustration for December by Heyward Sumner 1890)

Begtse Thangka, 18th century. Creator: Unknown Master
Begtse Thangka, 18th century. Private Collection

Thangka of Dorje Drolo, 17th century. Creator: Tibetan Culture
Thangka of Dorje Drolo, 17th century. Private Collection

Mandala of Amitayus, First half of the 15th century. Creator: Tibetan Culture
Mandala of Amitayus, First half of the 15th century. Private Collection

Arhat Thangka, 18th century. Creator: Tibetan Culture
Arhat Thangka, 18th century. Private Collection

Fortune telling with wreaths on Trinity Day in Ukraine, 1860. Creator: Timm, Wassili (George Wilhelm) (1820-1895)
Fortune telling with wreaths on Trinity Day in Ukraine, 1860. Private Collection

Death god Yama, 16th century. Creator: Chinese Master
Death god Yama, 16th century. Found in the Collection of the Potala-Palast, Lhasa.

Mahasiddha Damarupa, First quarter of the 16th century. Creator: Tibetan Culture
Mahasiddha Damarupa, First quarter of the 16th century. Found in the Collection of the Das Kloster Mindrolling.

Dondi An age-old ritual of Bengal
Kuntal Biswas

Sevilla Santa
fegari

Radogost the God, 1913. Creator: Masek, Karel Vitezslav (1865-1927)
Radogost the God, 1913. Private Collection

Festival Moment
Shahriar Farzana

Story of Varanasi Aarti II
Abhraneel Chakraborty

23rd International Eucharist Congress
3785435 23rd International Eucharist Congress; (add.info.: 23rd International Eucharist Congress, Vienna, 12 - 15 September 1912 - advert (Internationaler eucharistischer Kongress Wien)

Wedding Celebrations: Marken, the Netherlands
3786618 Wedding Celebrations: Marken, the Netherlands; (add.info.: Wedding Celebrations: Marken, the Netherlands, 1910. Traditional marriage ceremony)

Wedding Celebrations: Japan
3786616 Wedding Celebrations: Japan; (add.info.: Wedding Celebrations: Japan, 1910. Traditional marriage ceremony. Liebig Collectible Card ('FETES NUPTIALES')

Japanese marriage procession
3788320 Japanese marriage procession; (add.info.: Japanese marriage procession, in which the bride's possessions are carried to her husband's estate)

Japanese Chrysanthemum festival
3788325 Japanese Chrysanthemum festival; (add.info.: Japanese Chrysanthemum festival, September, late Meiji era (1868-1912)

Wedding Celebrations: Banaras
3786622 Wedding Celebrations: Banaras; (add.info.: Wedding Celebrations: Banaras, India, 1910. Traditional marriage ceremony. Liebig Collectible Card ('FETES NUPTIALES'). Modern day Varanasi

Wedding Celebrations: Persia
3786617 Wedding Celebrations: Persia; (add.info.: Wedding Celebrations: Persia, 1910. Traditional marriage ceremony. Liebig Collectible Card ('FETES NUPTIALES')

Wedding Celebrations: Andalusia, Spain
3786619 Wedding Celebrations: Andalusia, Spain; (add.info.: Wedding Celebrations: Andalusia, Spain, 1910. Traditional marriage ceremony. Liebig Collectible Card ('FETES NUPTIALES')

Wedding Celebrations: Morocco
3786615 Wedding Celebrations: Morocco; (add.info.: Wedding Celebrations: Morocco, 1910. Traditional marriage ceremony. Liebig Collectible Card ('FETES NUPTIALES')

Street Salon
Shaibal Nandi

Semik (the seventh Thursday after Easter) in Ukraine, Mid of the 19th century. Found in the Collection of Museum of History and Art, Yegoryevsk

Sirin, The Bird of Paradise (colour litho)
3124016 Sirin, The Bird of Paradise (colour litho) by Russian School, (19th century); State Historical Museum, Moscow, Russia; (add.info.: Sirin is a mythological creature of Russian legends)

Bali Bird Dance
This illustration portrays a Balinese woman wearing a costume and holding two fans symmetrically at shoulder height, performing the cendrawasih dance

Burmese Tug of War
Depiction of a game of tug of war in Burma (Myanmar). In Burma, tug of war has important cultural origins - it is used both as a sort of raindance

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Rituals have been an integral part of human civilization since time immemorial, encompassing a myriad of cultural practices and beliefs. From the grandeur of the Coronation ritual within Westminster Abbey, where power is symbolically transferred through a meticulously choreographed ceremony, to the vibrant Geta Beraya and Udekkiya players in Sri Lanka, whose rhythmic beats echo ancient traditions. In Carthaginian art, a bust of goddess Tanit stands as a testament to their religious rituals. The intricate sculpture captures her divine essence, reminding us of the reverence bestowed upon deities throughout history. Similarly captivating is the image of a snake charmer playing his flute-like instrument while a mesmerizing serpent emerges from its basket; an enchanting display that transports us to mystical realms. For some, rituals take on darker connotations like those depicted in The Satanic Bible. This controversial text delves into alternative belief systems and challenges societal norms surrounding spirituality. Yet amidst this diversity lies unity - Picture No. 11671273 showcases people from different walks of life coming together for shared experiences. The Pooram Festival in India's Kerala region exemplifies communal celebration with row upon row of majestic elephants adorned with golden headdresses and umbrellas. Their regal presence evokes awe and admiration during this joyous occasion when tradition intertwines with modernity. Wisdom has often found solace in rituals too; such as the wise woman at Ilchester who imparts age-old knowledge passed down through generations or John Of God, whose devoutness inspired countless followers seeking spiritual healing (Picture No. 11671326). These individuals embody faith's transformative power. As we explore further into these visual narratives (Picture No. 11071611), we encounter Muhammad - Prophet and founder of Islam - whose teachings gave rise to one of the world's major religions. His life was marked by profound devotion and guided by sacred rituals that continue to shape the lives of millions.