Editorial photo #2418476 Religion and Belief

Tamil Hindus celebrate the Theertham Thiruvizha Festival

Tamil Hindu devotees are brought to tears while praying as the idol of Lord Ganesh is carried to the inner sanctum of the temple during the Theertham Thiruvizha Festival at a Tamil Hindu temple in Ontario, Canada, on July 23, 2017. This festival is part of the 15 day long festival that honours Lord Ganesh which culminates with the extravagant chariot procession. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #2418476
Date taken: 23 July 2017
Location: —
Photographer: Creative Touch Imaging Ltd/NurPhoto
Category: Religion and Belief

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