Bhaktivendanta Manor, Letchmore Heath, near Watford
Janmashtami celebrates the annual birthday and re-appearance of Lord Krishna whom many consider to be God. Celebrated in August, the festival falls on the eighth day after the full moon Photograph: Jeremy Hunter/Axiom Photographic
A series of masked religious dances that take place during the Tibetan New Year and the Great Monlam festival, Cham is usually celebrated in February. This image was taken in Stamford, Lincolnshire, when monks from the Dzogchen Monastery visited England from India Photograph: Jeremy Hunter /Axiom Photographic
Stamford Hill, North London
In the Hebrew Bible, Esther is the wife of the Persian King Ahaseurus. She is considered a heroine of the Jewish people for overturning a decree that allowed the people to annihilate the Jews. According to the Talmud, the name Esther is derived from the Hebrew word nistar meaning ‘to be hidden’, and so during the carnival atmosphere of Purim the children, in particular, hide behind elaborate masks Photograph: Jeremy Hunter/Axiom Photographic
Worship at the Shrine of Shoghi Effendi, London N11
The Baha'i faith is one of the youngest of the world's major religions and was founded in Iran in 1844. It grew out of the Shia branch of the Muslim faith Photograph: Jeremy Hunter
Abbot's Bromley Horn Dance, Staffordshire, England
The Horn Dance is an ancient fertility celebration. It is believed to be part of a pagan hunting ritual with origins that can be traced back to Saxon times. The dancers carry around the lanes of rural Staffordshire six pairs of enormous Reindeer horns, of great antiquity, which have been carbon dated to 1065 - around the time of the Norman Conquest. It is celebrated on the Monday following the first Sunday after 4 September Photograph: Jeremy Hunter/Axiom Photographic
Harrow, North London
The cauldron of fire is the symbol of Zoroastrianism - it is believed that fire burns away all evil and can never be impure. The crossed swords on the wall are a symbol of safeguarding the fire, whilst offerings of sandalwood are considered particularly meritorious for donors Photograph: Jeremy Hunter/Axiom Photographic
London, NW10
Diwali heralds the approach of winter and the beginning of the sowing season; it also signifies the renewal of life. Homes are decorated, sweets are distributed and exchanged, and food is distributed to the underprivileged as acts of charity Photograph: Jeremy Hunter
