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Behold Snapshots Of Devotion In These Sacred Altars Around The Globe

This is where the mortal world makes offerings to the divine.

Altars can be found in temples, churches and homes around the world. They are the tables, mantels, and many nooks and crannies that house some of our most beloved and sacred objects.

A stick of incense. A sprig of sage. A garland of flowers. Each precious object serves as an offering from the mortal world to the divine and is an opportunity to interact with one's deity in a tangible way.

HuffPost Religion partnered with a collaborative photo community, EyeEm, to bring these altars and shrines to life. Follow @huffpostrelig on Instagram for more spiritual offerings like this every day.

Mexico City, Mexico

Frankfurt, Germany

Bangkok, Thailand

Lhasa, Tibet

London, United Kingdom

Halden, Norway

Achai, Japan

Puglia, Italy

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Chiang Mai, Thailand

Venice, Italy

Ilocos Sur, Philippines

Surabaya, Indonesia

Ghidirim, Moldova

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