Editorial photo #1753646 Human Interest

Tamil Hindu devotee whispers her wish in the ear of the bull Nandi

Tamil Hindu girl whispers her wish in the ear of the bull Nandi at a Hindu temple in Ontario, Canada. It is believed that by whispering their prayers into the ears of the Nandi bull that the prayers will be communicated to Lord Shiva, who will fulfill the wishes of his devotees. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #1753646
Date taken: 16 July 2016
Location: —
Photographer: Creative Touch Imaging Ltd/NurPhoto
Category: Human Interest

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