Editorial photo #2091485 Religion and Belief

The Nambiyaandaar Nambi Ustavam Festival

Tamil Hindu girl dressed as Lord Ganesh as children reenact one of the stories of Lord Ganesh during the Nambiyaandaar Nambi Ustavam Thiruvizha pooja at a Hindu Temple in Ontario, Canada, on 19 July 2017. This pooja is part of the 15 day long festival that honours Lord Ganesh which culminates with the extravagant chariot procession. During this Puja an idol of Lord Ganesh is paraded around the temple as prayers are performed. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #2091485
Date taken: 19 July 2017
Location: —
Photographer: Creative Touch Imaging Ltd/NurPhoto
Category: Religion and Belief

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