Javanese volcanoes pierce the clouds. Theyb are considered sacred. Indonesia 2008

A guardian spirit above the entrance to a Hindu temple in east Java. Indonesia 2008

A Java mystic meditates under a full moon, in the pool of a temple in east Java. Indonesia 2008

Moonlight meditation: A javanese mystic performs ritual in a temple pool under a full moon. Near Solo, Indonesia 2008

Entrance to the royal palace in Yogyakarta. Indonesia 2000

Indonesian President Abdurrahman Wahid ('Gus Dur'), speaks during Friday prayers at a mosque in Jakarta. He was a blind Sufi master and religious moderate. Indonesia 2000

Javanese puppets. Solo, Indonesia 2008

A dancer practices traditional Javanese dance in a pavillion near the royal palace of Solo. Indonesia 2008

A pilgram with candle visits a Hindu temple at dusk, in east Java. Indonesia 2008

A master of kris making (Javanese daggars) displays two of his creations that are able to stand upright. Solo, Indonesia 2008

Master kris maker displays one of his creations, a large kris with ornate wooden sheath. Solo, Indonesia

Astrology, horoscope and other diving material used by a Javanese mystic. Solo, Indonesia 2008

Muslim at prayers at his pusantran (Islamic school) in east Java, Indonesia, 2000

Visitors at the royal palace of Solo, the Surakarta Kraton, which displays portraits of previous kings. Indonesia 2008

KGPH Tedjowulan, son of Pakubuwono XII, styled the 12th Sultan of Solo, and claimant to the throne. Solo, Indonesia 2008

Consort to Pakubowono, the 12th Sultan of Solo and mother of KGPH Tedjowulan, prays inside the Surakarta Kraton with her attendents. Indonesia 2008

Hindu temple, east Java. Indonesia 2008

Temple guardian spirit under full moon. Near Solo, Indonesia 2008