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  • Followers of the Shiva sect of Hinduism ritually bathe at a Hindu Bathing festival at Courtalam waterfall, Tamil Nadu, India
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  • Holi being celebrated with the throwing of coloured powder paint by the local Hindu population at Orleans House Gallery in Richmond, London, UK. Holi is a religious Spring festival celebrated by Hindus, also known as Festival of Colours. It is primarily observed in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, and countries with large Indian diaspora following Hinduism, such as the United Kingdom. The main day, also known as Dhuli in Sanskrit, also Dhulheti, Dhulandi or Dhulendi, is celebrated by people throwing scented powder and perfume at each other to celebrate the start of Spring and the end of Winter.
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  • Holi being celebrated with the throwing of coloured powder paint by the local Hindu population at Orleans House Gallery in Richmond, London, UK. Holi is a religious Spring festival celebrated by Hindus, also known as Festival of Colours. It is primarily observed in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, and countries with large Indian diaspora following Hinduism, such as the United Kingdom. The main day, also known as Dhuli in Sanskrit, also Dhulheti, Dhulandi or Dhulendi, is celebrated by people throwing scented powder and perfume at each other to celebrate the start of Spring and the end of Winter.
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  • Holi being celebrated with the throwing of coloured powder paint by the local Hindu population at Orleans House Gallery in Richmond, London, UK. Holi is a religious Spring festival celebrated by Hindus, also known as Festival of Colours. It is primarily observed in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, and countries with large Indian diaspora following Hinduism, such as the United Kingdom. The main day, also known as Dhuli in Sanskrit, also Dhulheti, Dhulandi or Dhulendi, is celebrated by people throwing scented powder and perfume at each other to celebrate the start of Spring and the end of Winter.
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  • Holi being celebrated with the throwing of coloured powder paint by the local Hindu population at Orleans House Gallery in Richmond, London, UK. Holi is a religious Spring festival celebrated by Hindus, also known as Festival of Colours. It is primarily observed in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, and countries with large Indian diaspora following Hinduism, such as the United Kingdom. The main day, also known as Dhuli in Sanskrit, also Dhulheti, Dhulandi or Dhulendi, is celebrated by people throwing scented powder and perfume at each other to celebrate the start of Spring and the end of Winter.
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  • Holi being celebrated with the throwing of coloured powder paint by the local Hindu population at Orleans House Gallery in Richmond, London, UK. Holi is a religious Spring festival celebrated by Hindus, also known as Festival of Colours. It is primarily observed in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, and countries with large Indian diaspora following Hinduism, such as the United Kingdom. The main day, also known as Dhuli in Sanskrit, also Dhulheti, Dhulandi or Dhulendi, is celebrated by people throwing scented powder and perfume at each other to celebrate the start of Spring and the end of Winter.
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  • Holi being celebrated with the throwing of coloured powder paint by the local Hindu population at Orleans House Gallery in Richmond, London, UK. Holi is a religious Spring festival celebrated by Hindus, also known as Festival of Colours. It is primarily observed in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, and countries with large Indian diaspora following Hinduism, such as the United Kingdom. The main day, also known as Dhuli in Sanskrit, also Dhulheti, Dhulandi or Dhulendi, is celebrated by people throwing scented powder and perfume at each other to celebrate the start of Spring and the end of Winter.
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  • Holi being celebrated with the throwing of coloured powder paint by the local Hindu population at Orleans House Gallery in Richmond, London, UK. Holi is a religious Spring festival celebrated by Hindus, also known as Festival of Colours. It is primarily observed in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, and countries with large Indian diaspora following Hinduism, such as the United Kingdom. The main day, also known as Dhuli in Sanskrit, also Dhulheti, Dhulandi or Dhulendi, is celebrated by people throwing scented powder and perfume at each other to celebrate the start of Spring and the end of Winter.
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  • Holi being celebrated with the throwing of coloured powder paint by the local Hindu population at Orleans House Gallery in Richmond, London, UK. Holi is a religious Spring festival celebrated by Hindus, also known as Festival of Colours. It is primarily observed in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, and countries with large Indian diaspora following Hinduism, such as the United Kingdom. The main day, also known as Dhuli in Sanskrit, also Dhulheti, Dhulandi or Dhulendi, is celebrated by people throwing scented powder and perfume at each other to celebrate the start of Spring and the end of Winter.
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  • Holi being celebrated with the throwing of coloured powder paint by the local Hindu population at Orleans House Gallery in Richmond, London, UK. Holi is a religious Spring festival celebrated by Hindus, also known as Festival of Colours. It is primarily observed in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, and countries with large Indian diaspora following Hinduism, such as the United Kingdom. The main day, also known as Dhuli in Sanskrit, also Dhulheti, Dhulandi or Dhulendi, is celebrated by people throwing scented powder and perfume at each other to celebrate the start of Spring and the end of Winter.
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  • Holi being celebrated with the throwing of coloured powder paint by the local Hindu population at Orleans House Gallery in Richmond, London, UK. Holi is a religious Spring festival celebrated by Hindus, also known as Festival of Colours. It is primarily observed in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, and countries with large Indian diaspora following Hinduism, such as the United Kingdom. The main day, also known as Dhuli in Sanskrit, also Dhulheti, Dhulandi or Dhulendi, is celebrated by people throwing scented powder and perfume at each other to celebrate the start of Spring and the end of Winter.
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  • Holi being celebrated with the throwing of coloured powder paint by the local Hindu population at Orleans House Gallery in Richmond, London, UK. Holi is a religious Spring festival celebrated by Hindus, also known as Festival of Colours. It is primarily observed in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, and countries with large Indian diaspora following Hinduism, such as the United Kingdom. The main day, also known as Dhuli in Sanskrit, also Dhulheti, Dhulandi or Dhulendi, is celebrated by people throwing scented powder and perfume at each other to celebrate the start of Spring and the end of Winter.
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  • Holi being celebrated with the throwing of coloured powder paint by the local Hindu population at Orleans House Gallery in Richmond, London, UK. Holi is a religious Spring festival celebrated by Hindus, also known as Festival of Colours. It is primarily observed in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, and countries with large Indian diaspora following Hinduism, such as the United Kingdom. The main day, also known as Dhuli in Sanskrit, also Dhulheti, Dhulandi or Dhulendi, is celebrated by people throwing scented powder and perfume at each other to celebrate the start of Spring and the end of Winter.
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  • Holi being celebrated with the throwing of coloured powder paint by the local Hindu population at Orleans House Gallery in Richmond, London, UK. Holi is a religious Spring festival celebrated by Hindus, also known as Festival of Colours. It is primarily observed in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, and countries with large Indian diaspora following Hinduism, such as the United Kingdom. The main day, also known as Dhuli in Sanskrit, also Dhulheti, Dhulandi or Dhulendi, is celebrated by people throwing scented powder and perfume at each other to celebrate the start of Spring and the end of Winter.
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  • Holi being celebrated with the throwing of coloured powder paint by the local Hindu population at Orleans House Gallery in Richmond, London, UK. Holi is a religious Spring festival celebrated by Hindus, also known as Festival of Colours. It is primarily observed in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, and countries with large Indian diaspora following Hinduism, such as the United Kingdom. The main day, also known as Dhuli in Sanskrit, also Dhulheti, Dhulandi or Dhulendi, is celebrated by people throwing scented powder and perfume at each other to celebrate the start of Spring and the end of Winter.
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  • Holi being celebrated with the throwing of coloured powder paint by the local Hindu population at Orleans House Gallery in Richmond, London, UK. Holi is a religious Spring festival celebrated by Hindus, also known as Festival of Colours. It is primarily observed in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, and countries with large Indian diaspora following Hinduism, such as the United Kingdom. The main day, also known as Dhuli in Sanskrit, also Dhulheti, Dhulandi or Dhulendi, is celebrated by people throwing scented powder and perfume at each other to celebrate the start of Spring and the end of Winter.
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  • Holi being celebrated with the throwing of coloured powder paint by the local Hindu population at Orleans House Gallery in Richmond, London, UK. Holi is a religious Spring festival celebrated by Hindus, also known as Festival of Colours. It is primarily observed in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, and countries with large Indian diaspora following Hinduism, such as the United Kingdom. The main day, also known as Dhuli in Sanskrit, also Dhulheti, Dhulandi or Dhulendi, is celebrated by people throwing scented powder and perfume at each other to celebrate the start of Spring and the end of Winter.
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  • Holi being celebrated with the throwing of coloured powder paint by the local Hindu population at Orleans House Gallery in Richmond, London, UK. Holi is a religious Spring festival celebrated by Hindus, also known as Festival of Colours. It is primarily observed in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, and countries with large Indian diaspora following Hinduism, such as the United Kingdom. The main day, also known as Dhuli in Sanskrit, also Dhulheti, Dhulandi or Dhulendi, is celebrated by people throwing scented powder and perfume at each other to celebrate the start of Spring and the end of Winter.
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  • Holi being celebrated with the throwing of coloured powder paint by the local Hindu population at Orleans House Gallery in Richmond, London, UK. Holi is a religious Spring festival celebrated by Hindus, also known as Festival of Colours. It is primarily observed in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, and countries with large Indian diaspora following Hinduism, such as the United Kingdom. The main day, also known as Dhuli in Sanskrit, also Dhulheti, Dhulandi or Dhulendi, is celebrated by people throwing scented powder and perfume at each other to celebrate the start of Spring and the end of Winter.
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  • Holi being celebrated with the throwing of coloured powder paint by the local Hindu population at Orleans House Gallery in Richmond, London, UK. Holi is a religious Spring festival celebrated by Hindus, also known as Festival of Colours. It is primarily observed in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, and countries with large Indian diaspora following Hinduism, such as the United Kingdom. The main day, also known as Dhuli in Sanskrit, also Dhulheti, Dhulandi or Dhulendi, is celebrated by people throwing scented powder and perfume at each other to celebrate the start of Spring and the end of Winter.
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  • Holi being celebrated with the throwing of coloured powder paint by the local Hindu population at Orleans House Gallery in Richmond, London, UK. Holi is a religious Spring festival celebrated by Hindus, also known as Festival of Colours. It is primarily observed in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, and countries with large Indian diaspora following Hinduism, such as the United Kingdom. The main day, also known as Dhuli in Sanskrit, also Dhulheti, Dhulandi or Dhulendi, is celebrated by people throwing scented powder and perfume at each other to celebrate the start of Spring and the end of Winter.
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  • Holi being celebrated with the throwing of coloured powder paint by the local Hindu population at Orleans House Gallery in Richmond, London, UK. Holi is a religious Spring festival celebrated by Hindus, also known as Festival of Colours. It is primarily observed in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, and countries with large Indian diaspora following Hinduism, such as the United Kingdom. The main day, also known as Dhuli in Sanskrit, also Dhulheti, Dhulandi or Dhulendi, is celebrated by people throwing scented powder and perfume at each other to celebrate the start of Spring and the end of Winter.
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  • Holi being celebrated with the throwing of coloured powder paint by the local Hindu population at Orleans House Gallery in Richmond, London, UK. Holi is a religious Spring festival celebrated by Hindus, also known as Festival of Colours. It is primarily observed in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, and countries with large Indian diaspora following Hinduism, such as the United Kingdom. The main day, also known as Dhuli in Sanskrit, also Dhulheti, Dhulandi or Dhulendi, is celebrated by people throwing scented powder and perfume at each other to celebrate the start of Spring and the end of Winter.
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  • Holi being celebrated with the throwing of coloured powder paint by the local Hindu population at Orleans House Gallery in Richmond, London, UK. Holi is a religious Spring festival celebrated by Hindus, also known as Festival of Colours. It is primarily observed in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, and countries with large Indian diaspora following Hinduism, such as the United Kingdom. The main day, also known as Dhuli in Sanskrit, also Dhulheti, Dhulandi or Dhulendi, is celebrated by people throwing scented powder and perfume at each other to celebrate the start of Spring and the end of Winter.
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  • Holi being celebrated with the throwing of coloured powder paint by the local Hindu population at Orleans House Gallery in Richmond, London, UK. Holi is a religious Spring festival celebrated by Hindus, also known as Festival of Colours. It is primarily observed in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, and countries with large Indian diaspora following Hinduism, such as the United Kingdom. The main day, also known as Dhuli in Sanskrit, also Dhulheti, Dhulandi or Dhulendi, is celebrated by people throwing scented powder and perfume at each other to celebrate the start of Spring and the end of Winter.
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  • Holi being celebrated with the throwing of coloured powder paint by the local Hindu population at Orleans House Gallery in Richmond, London, UK. Holi is a religious Spring festival celebrated by Hindus, also known as Festival of Colours. It is primarily observed in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, and countries with large Indian diaspora following Hinduism, such as the United Kingdom. The main day, also known as Dhuli in Sanskrit, also Dhulheti, Dhulandi or Dhulendi, is celebrated by people throwing scented powder and perfume at each other to celebrate the start of Spring and the end of Winter.
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  • Saddhus in a boat at the Kumbh Mela. Ardh Kumbh Mela 1995, Allahbad, India
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  • an ash smeared saddhu performs a mortification with his penis at the Ardh Kumbh Mela 1995, Allahbad, India
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  • A Sikh gentleman walks towards other Londoners outside the Royal Courts of Justice The High Court on Fleet Street, on 15th July 2019, in London, England.
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  • Sadhu babba in orange robes waving on the banks of the Ganges, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. .
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  • Hindu devotees participate in the annual Tamil chariot festival at the Murugan Temple in Highgate, London, England 17th July 2016. Thousands attend the colourful celebration as the temple's Goddess Amman (Tamil for Mother) is paraded on a beautifully decorated chariot pulled by the people through the streets around the temple, which brings to a close the four week Mahotsava festival. The chariot is pulled by rope by women on one side, men on the other.
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  • Hindu devotees participate in the annual Tamil chariot festival at the Murugan Temple in Highgate, London, England 17th July 2016. Thousands attend the colourful celebration as the temple's Goddess Amman (Tamil for Mother) is paraded on a beautifully decorated chariot pulled by the people through the streets around the temple, which brings to a close the four week Mahotsava festival. The chariot is pulled by rope by women on one side, men on the other.
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  • Traditional musicians lead the Hindu devotees participate in the annual Tamil chariot festival at the Murugan Temple in Highgate, London, England. Thousands attend the colourful celebration as the temple's Goddess Amman (Tamil for Mother) is paraded on a beautifully decorated chariot pulled by the people through the streets around the temple, which brings to a close the four week Mahotsava festival on 17th July 2016.
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  • Traditional musicians lead the Hindu devotees participate in the annual Tamil chariot festival at the Murugan Temple in Highgate, London, England. Thousands attend the colourful celebration as the temple's Goddess Amman (Tamil for Mother) is paraded on a beautifully decorated chariot pulled by the people through the streets around the temple, which brings to a close the four week Mahotsava festival on 17th July 2016.
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  • Young boy wearing a Lord Ganesha mask alongside Hindu devotees participate in the annual Tamil chariot festival at the Murugan Temple in Highgate, London, England 17th July 2016. Thousands attend the colourful celebration as the temple's Goddess Amman (Tamil for Mother) is paraded on a beautifully decorated chariot pulled by the people through the streets around the temple, which brings to a close the four week Mahotsava festival. The Hidu god Lord Ganesha is widely revered as the remover of obstacles, the patron of arts and sciences and the deva of intellect and wisdom.
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  • Young boy wearing a Lord Ganesha mask alongside Hindu devotees participate in the annual Tamil chariot festival at the Murugan Temple in Highgate, London, England 17th July 2016. Thousands attend the colourful celebration as the temple's Goddess Amman (Tamil for Mother) is paraded on a beautifully decorated chariot pulled by the people through the streets around the temple, which brings to a close the four week Mahotsava festival. The Hidu god Lord Ganesha is widely revered as the remover of obstacles, the patron of arts and sciences and the deva of intellect and wisdom.
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  • Hindu devotees participate in the annual Tamil chariot festival at the Murugan Temple in Highgate, London, England. Thousands attend the colourful celebration as the temple's Goddess Amman (Tamil for Mother) is paraded on a beautifully decorated chariot pulled by the people through the streets around the temple, which brings to a close the four week Mahotsava festival on 17th July 2016.
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  • Young boy wearing a Lord Ganesha mask alongside Hindu devotees participate in the annual Tamil chariot festival at the Murugan Temple in Highgate, London, England 17th July 2016. Thousands attend the colourful celebration as the temple's Goddess Amman (Tamil for Mother) is paraded on a beautifully decorated chariot pulled by the people through the streets around the temple, which brings to a close the four week Mahotsava festival. The Hidu god Lord Ganesha is widely revered as the remover of obstacles, the patron of arts and sciences and the deva of intellect and wisdom.
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  • Young boy wearing a Lord Ganesha mask alongside Hindu devotees participate in the annual Tamil chariot festival at the Murugan Temple in Highgate, London, England 17th July 2016. Thousands attend the colourful celebration as the temple's Goddess Amman (Tamil for Mother) is paraded on a beautifully decorated chariot pulled by the people through the streets around the temple, which brings to a close the four week Mahotsava festival. The Hidu god Lord Ganesha is widely revered as the remover of obstacles, the patron of arts and sciences and the deva of intellect and wisdom.
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  • Hindu devotees participate in the annual Tamil chariot festival at the Murugan Temple in Highgate, London, England 17th July 2016. Thousands attend the colourful celebration as the temple's Goddess Amman (Tamil for Mother) is paraded on a beautifully decorated chariot pulled by the people through the streets around the temple, which brings to a close the four week Mahotsava festival.
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  • Young boy wearing a Lord Ganesha mask alongside Hindu devotees participate in the annual Tamil chariot festival at the Murugan Temple in Highgate, London, England 17th July 2016. Thousands attend the colourful celebration as the temple's Goddess Amman (Tamil for Mother) is paraded on a beautifully decorated chariot pulled by the people through the streets around the temple, which brings to a close the four week Mahotsava festival. The Hidu god Lord Ganesha is widely revered as the remover of obstacles, the patron of arts and sciences and the deva of intellect and wisdom.
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  • Hindu devotees participate in the annual Tamil chariot festival at the Murugan Temple in Highgate, London, England 17th July 2016. Thousands attend the colourful celebration as the temple's Goddess Amman (Tamil for Mother) is paraded on a beautifully decorated chariot pulled by the people through the streets around the temple, which brings to a close the four week Mahotsava festival.
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  • Hindu devotees participate in the annual Tamil chariot festival at the Murugan Temple in Highgate, London, England 17th July 2016. Thousands attend the colourful celebration as the temple's Goddess Amman (Tamil for Mother) is paraded on a beautifully decorated chariot pulled by the people through the streets around the temple, which brings to a close the four week Mahotsava festival. The woman is holding a conch shell which is blown to organize the proceedings.
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  • Hindu devotees participate in the annual Tamil chariot festival at the Murugan Temple in Highgate, London, England 17th July 2016. Thousands attend the colourful celebration as the temple's Goddess Amman (Tamil for Mother) is paraded on a beautifully decorated chariot pulled by the people through the streets around the temple, which brings to a close the four week Mahotsava festival.
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  • Hindu devotees carrying coconuts and covered with ash roll upon the London tarmac behind the chariot to participate in the annual Tamil chariot festival at the Murugan Temple in Highgate, London, England 17th July 2016. Thousands attend the colourful celebration as the temple's Goddess Amman (Tamil for Mother) is paraded on a beautifully decorated chariot pulled by the people through the streets around the temple, which brings to a close the four week Mahotsava festival.
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  • Musicians lead Hindu devotees participating in the annual Tamil chariot festival at the Murugan Temple in Highgate, London, England 17th July 2016. Thousands attend the colourful celebration as the temple's Goddess Amman (Tamil for Mother) is paraded on a beautifully decorated chariot pulled by the people through the streets around the temple, which brings to a close the four week Mahotsava festival.
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  • Hindu devotees carrying coconuts and covered with ash roll upon the London tarmac behind the chariot to participate in the annual Tamil chariot festival at the Murugan Temple in Highgate, London, England 17th July 2016. Thousands attend the colourful celebration as the temple's Goddess Amman (Tamil for Mother) is paraded on a beautifully decorated chariot pulled by the people through the streets around the temple, which brings to a close the four week Mahotsava festival.
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  • Exhausted Hindu devotees, who, carrying coconuts and covered with ash roll upon the London tarmac behind the chariot to participate in the annual Tamil chariot festival at the Murugan Temple in Highgate, London, England 17th July 2016. Thousands attend the colourful celebration as the temple's Goddess Amman (Tamil for Mother) is paraded on a beautifully decorated chariot pulled by the people through the streets around the temple, which brings to a close the four week Mahotsava festival.
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  • Hindu devotees carrying coconuts and covered with ash roll upon the London tarmac behind the chariot to participate in the annual Tamil chariot festival at the Murugan Temple in Highgate, London, England 17th July 2016. Thousands attend the colourful celebration as the temple's Goddess Amman (Tamil for Mother) is paraded on a beautifully decorated chariot pulled by the people through the streets around the temple, which brings to a close the four week Mahotsava festival.
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  • Bringing food for blessing as Hindu devotees participate in the annual Tamil chariot festival at the Murugan Temple in Highgate, London, England 17th July 2016. Thousands attend the colourful celebration as the temple's Goddess Amman (Tamil for Mother) is paraded on a beautifully decorated chariot pulled by the people through the streets around the temple, which brings to a close the four week Mahotsava festival.
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  • Hindu devotees carrying coconuts and covered with ash roll upon the London tarmac behind the chariot to participate in the annual Tamil chariot festival at the Murugan Temple in Highgate, London, England 17th July 2016. Thousands attend the colourful celebration as the temple's Goddess Amman (Tamil for Mother) is paraded on a beautifully decorated chariot pulled by the people through the streets around the temple, which brings to a close the four week Mahotsava festival.
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  • Exhausted Hindu devotees, who, carrying coconuts and covered with ash roll upon the London tarmac behind the chariot to participate in the annual Tamil chariot festival at the Murugan Temple in Highgate, London, England 17th July 2016. Thousands attend the colourful celebration as the temple's Goddess Amman (Tamil for Mother) is paraded on a beautifully decorated chariot pulled by the people through the streets around the temple, which brings to a close the four week Mahotsava festival.
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  • Hindu devotees carrying coconuts and covered with ash roll upon the London tarmac behind the chariot to participate in the annual Tamil chariot festival at the Murugan Temple in Highgate, London, England 17th July 2016. Thousands attend the colourful celebration as the temple's Goddess Amman (Tamil for Mother) is paraded on a beautifully decorated chariot pulled by the people through the streets around the temple, which brings to a close the four week Mahotsava festival.
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  • Bringing food for blessing as Hindu devotees participate in the annual Tamil chariot festival at the Murugan Temple in Highgate, London, England 17th July 2016. Thousands attend the colourful celebration as the temple's Goddess Amman (Tamil for Mother) is paraded on a beautifully decorated chariot pulled by the people through the streets around the temple, which brings to a close the four week Mahotsava festival.
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  • Bringing food for blessing as Hindu devotees participate in the annual Tamil chariot festival at the Murugan Temple in Highgate, London, England 17th July 2016. Thousands attend the colourful celebration as the temple's Goddess Amman (Tamil for Mother) is paraded on a beautifully decorated chariot pulled by the people through the streets around the temple, which brings to a close the four week Mahotsava festival.
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  • Hindu devotees participate in the annual Tamil chariot festival at the Murugan Temple in Highgate, London, England 17th July 2016. Thousands attend the colourful celebration as the temple's Goddess Amman (Tamil for Mother) is paraded on a beautifully decorated chariot pulled by the people through the streets around the temple, which brings to a close the four week Mahotsava festival.
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  • Hindu devotees participate in the annual Tamil chariot festival at the Murugan Temple in Highgate, London, England 17th July 2016. Thousands attend the colourful celebration as the temple's Goddess Amman (Tamil for Mother) is paraded on a beautifully decorated chariot pulled by the people through the streets around the temple, which brings to a close the four week Mahotsava festival. The chariot is pulled by rope by women on one side, men on the other.
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  • Hindu devotees participate in the annual Tamil chariot festival at the Murugan Temple in Highgate, London, England 17th July 2016. Thousands attend the colourful celebration as the temple's Goddess Amman (Tamil for Mother) is paraded on a beautifully decorated chariot pulled by the people through the streets around the temple, which brings to a close the four week Mahotsava festival.
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  • Smashing coconuts for blessing as Hindu devotees participate in the annual Tamil chariot festival at the Murugan Temple in Highgate, London, England 17th July 2016. Thousands attend the colourful celebration as the temple's Goddess Amman (Tamil for Mother) is paraded on a beautifully decorated chariot pulled by the people through the streets around the temple, which brings to a close the four week Mahotsava festival.
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  • Hindu devotees participate in the annual Tamil chariot festival at the Murugan Temple in Highgate, London, England 17th July 2016. Thousands attend the colourful celebration as the temple's Goddess Amman (Tamil for Mother) is paraded on a beautifully decorated chariot pulled by the people through the streets around the temple, which brings to a close the four week Mahotsava festival.
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  • Hindu devotees participate in the annual Tamil chariot festival at the Murugan Temple in Highgate, London, England 17th July 2016. Thousands attend the colourful celebration as the temple's Goddess Amman (Tamil for Mother) is paraded on a beautifully decorated chariot pulled by the people through the streets around the temple, which brings to a close the four week Mahotsava festival.
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  • Musicians lead Hindu devotees participating in the annual Tamil chariot festival at the Murugan Temple in Highgate, London, England 17th July 2016. Thousands attend the colourful celebration as the temple's Goddess Amman (Tamil for Mother) is paraded on a beautifully decorated chariot pulled by the people through the streets around the temple, which brings to a close the four week Mahotsava festival.
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  • Hindu devotees participate in the annual Tamil chariot festival at the Murugan Temple in Highgate, London, England 17th July 2016. Thousands attend the colourful celebration as the temple's Goddess Amman (Tamil for Mother) is paraded on a beautifully decorated chariot pulled by the people through the streets around the temple, which brings to a close the four week Mahotsava festival.
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  • Monindro Mondol prays to Bonobibi, the goddess of the forest. He does this on a daily basis to protect him and his family form being attacked by the Bengal tiger, not an uncommon problem in West Bengal's Sunderbans delta, India
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  • A cow and a man on the ghats in Varanasi
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  • Sunrise over the River Ganges at Varanasi, India
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  • Radha, a low caste Hindu priestess, worships at the River Ganges in Varanasi, India
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  • Sunrise over the Ganges at Varanasi, India
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  • A bicycle is parked while a man walks two dogs at the Ardh Kumbh Mela 1995, Allahbad, India.The Kumbh Mela is a mass Hindu pilgrimage occuring four times every twelve years at four locations and is the largest gathering anywhere in the world.
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  • A pilgrim at the Ardh Kumbh Mela 1995, Allahbad, India
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  • Saddhus in a boat at the Kumbh Mela. Ardh Kumbh Mela 1995, Allahbad, India
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  • Saddhus smeared with ash at the Kumbh Mela. Ardh Kumbh Mela 1995, Allahbad, India
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  • Saddhus smear themselves with ash before they bathe at the Kumbh Mela. Ardh Kumbh Mela 1995, Allahbad, India
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  • A couple push their way through the crowd of pilgims at the Ardh Kumbh Mela 1995, Allahbad, India
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  • Saddhus smeared with ash at the Kumbh Mela, near Allahbad, India
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  • Saddhus smeared with ash bathe at the Kumbh Mela
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  • Tiled ceiling detail at the Shri Swaminaraya Mandir, Neasden, UK. Opened in 1995, the temple is the first traditional Mandir in the UK.
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  • Tourist at the Shri Swaminaraya Mandir, Neasden, UK. Opened in 1995, the temple is the first traditional Mandir in the UK.
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  • A Kathakali performance at the Kerala Kalamandalam, Kerala, India.The Kalamandalam was founded in 1930 to preserve the cultural traditions of Kathakali, the stylised dance drama of Kerala. Kathakali is the classical dance-drama of Kerala, South India, which dates from the 17th century and is rooted in Hindu mythology. Kathakali is a unique combination of literature, music, painting, acting and dance performed by actors wearing extensive make up and elaborate costume who perform plays which retell in dance form stories from the Hindu epics
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  • An actor is laced into a costume before a performance of the Hindu epic, the Ramayana. The costume is the most distinctive characteristic of Kathakali.  The makeup is very elaborate and the costumes are very large and heavy. There are several kinds of costume. There are: Sathwika (the hero), Kathi (the villain), Minukku (females), and Thatti. These basic divisions are further subdivided in a way which is very well known to Malayali (Keralite) audiences.  Each character is instantly recognisable by their characteristic makeup and costume.The Kalamandalam was founded in the 1930's to preserve the ancient forms of Keralan arts and dance of which Kathikali, a mute mixture of ballet and drama is the most well known..Cherathuruty, Kerala, India
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  • An actor offers a prayer before commencing his make up. Costume and make up are highly stylied and very laborious in Kathakali.The Kalamandalam was founded in the 1930's to preserve the ancient forms of Keralan arts and dance of which Kathikali, a mute mixture of ballet and drama is the most well known..Cherathuruty, Kerala, India
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  • Professor Balasubramanian, a senior teacher and accomplished Kathakali performer at the Kerala Kalamandalam.The Kalamandalam was founded in the 1930's to preserve the ancient forms of Keralan arts and dance of which Kathikali, a mute mixture of ballet and drama is the most well known..Cherathuruty, Kerala, India
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  • Professor Balasubramanian guides his students in the correct position for a role. Kerala Kalamandalam.The Kalamandalam was founded in the 1930's to preserve the ancient forms of Keralan arts and dance of which Kathikali, a mute mixture of ballet and drama is the most well known..Cherathuruty, Kerala, India
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  • Boys at a dance class at the Kerala Kalamandalam, Kerala, India<br />
The Kalamandalam was founded in 1930 to preserve the cultural traditions of Kathakali, the stylised dance drama of Kerala. Kathakali is the classical dance-drama of Kerala, South India, which dates from the 17th century and is rooted in Hindu mythology. Kathakali is a unique combination of literature, music, painting, acting and dance performed by actors wearing extensive make up and elaborate costume who perform plays which retell in dance form stories from the Hindu epics.
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  • Boys practice their drumming at the Kerala Kalamandalam, Kerala, India<br />
The Kalamandalam was founded in 1930 to preserve the cultural traditions of Kathakali, the stylised dance drama of Kerala. Kathakali is the classical dance-drama of Kerala, South India, which dates from the 17th century and is rooted in Hindu mythology. Kathakali is a unique combination of literature, music, painting, acting and dance performed by actors wearing extensive make up and elaborate costume who perform plays which retell in dance form stories from the Hindu epics.
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  • A boy practices his eye exercises at the Kerala Kalamandalam, Kerala, India<br />
The Kalamandalam was founded in 1930 to preserve the cultural traditions of Kathakali, the stylised dance drama of Kerala. Kathakali is the classical dance-drama of Kerala, South India, which dates from the 17th century and is rooted in Hindu mythology. Kathakali is a unique combination of literature, music, painting, acting and dance performed by actors wearing extensive make up and elaborate costume who perform plays which retell in dance form stories from the Hindu epics.
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  • Boys wait for their examination at the Kerala Kalamandalam, Kerala, India<br />
The Kalamandalam was founded in 1930 to preserve the cultural traditions of Kathakali, the stylised dance drama of Kerala. Kathakali is the classical dance-drama of Kerala, South India, which dates from the 17th century and is rooted in Hindu mythology. Kathakali is a unique combination of literature, music, painting, acting and dance performed by actors wearing extensive make up and elaborate costume who perform plays which retell in dance form stories from the Hindu epics.
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  • Boys are massaged by their teachers at the Kerala Kalamandalam, Kerala, India. Massage is seen as an essential part of Kathakali training, making the boy's bodies supple and strong.<br />
The Kalamandalam was founded in 1930 to preserve the cultural traditions of Kathakali, the stylised dance drama of Kerala. Kathakali is the classical dance-drama of Kerala, South India, which dates from the 17th century and is rooted in Hindu mythology. Kathakali is a unique combination of literature, music, painting, acting and dance performed by actors wearing extensive make up and elaborate costume who perform plays which retell in dance form stories from the Hindu epics.
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  • A boy is massaged by his teacher at the Kerala Kalamandalam.<br />
Massage is seen as an essential part of Kathakali training, making the boy's bodies supple and strong.<br />
The Kalamandalam was founded in 1930 to preserve the cultural traditions of Kathakali, the stylised dance drama of Kerala. Kathakali is the classical dance-drama of Kerala, South India, which dates from the 17th century and is rooted in Hindu mythology. Kathakali is a unique combination of literature, music, painting, acting and dance performed by actors wearing extensive make up and elaborate costume who perform plays which retell in dance form stories from the Hindu epics.
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  • Pilgrim making devotions at the Kumbh Mela
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  • Pilgrims make their devotions at the Kumbh Mela
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  • A saddhu and a portrait of a god at the Kumbh Mela
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  • Two pilgrims at the Kumbh Mela
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  • A pilgrim and his wife get ready to immerse themselves in the Ganges as an act of religious purification
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  • Arun Warrior, 19, a student at the Kerala Kalamandalam, the State academy for kathikali, stands in a shaft of light after practice.<br />
The Kalamandalam was founded in 1930 to preserve the cultural traditions of Kathakali, the stylised dance drama of Kerala. Kathakali is the classical dance-drama of Kerala, South India, which dates from the 17th century and is rooted in Hindu mythology. Kathakali is a unique combination of literature, music, painting, acting and dance performed by actors wearing extensive make up and elaborate costume who perform plays which retell in dance form stories from the Hindu epics.
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  • Boys oil themselves before a massage by a teacher, Kerala Kalamandalam, Kerala, India. Massage is seen as an essential part of Kathakali training, making the boy's bodies supple and strong.<br />
The Kalamandalam was founded in 1930 to preserve the cultural traditions of Kathakali, the stylised dance drama of Kerala. Kathakali is the classical dance-drama of Kerala, South India, which dates from the 17th century and is rooted in Hindu mythology. Kathakali is a unique combination of literature, music, painting, acting and dance performed by actors wearing extensive make up and elaborate costume who perform plays which retell in dance form stories from the Hindu epics.
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  • Detail of a stone carving depicting a deity in the Chola style with a fly whisk at the Murugan temple in Swamimalai, India.
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  • Devotees of the God Murugan at the Murugan temple in Swamimalai, India.
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  • A priest by a shrine at the Murugan temple, gives ritual blessings to pilgrims in Swamimalai, India
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  • A priest by a shrine at the Murugan temple, gives ritual blessings to pilgrims in Swamimalai, India.
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