"41-day Vratha Deeksha"

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10 February 2018

Tamil Hindu devotees fill coconuts with ghee to be offered to Swamy Ayyappa as part of special rituals during the 41-day Ayyappa Vratham at a Tamil Hindu Temple in Ontario, Canada. The 41-day Ayyappa Vratham is undertaken by devotees on order to achieve self transformation and become 'true devotees' of Swamy Ayyappa. Devotees fast for 41 days and abstain from other activities while participating in prayers, meditation, and other rituals said to purify the human mind and body. The offering of a ghee filled coconut is the favorite offering for Swamy Ayyappa. The coconut represents the human body and the ghee symbolizes the human soul.

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#2473711

10 February 2018

Tamil Hindu devotees fill coconuts with ghee to be offered to Swamy Ayyappa as part of special rituals during the 41-day Ayyappa Vratham at a Tamil Hindu Temple in Ontario, Canada. The 41-day Ayyappa Vratham is undertaken by devotees on order to achieve self transformation and become 'true devotees' of Swamy Ayyappa. Devotees fast for 41 days and abstain from other activities while participating in prayers, meditation, and other rituals said to purify the human mind and body. The offering of a ghee filled coconut is the favorite offering for Swamy Ayyappa. The coconut represents the human body and the ghee symbolizes the human soul.

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#2473723

10 February 2018

Tamil Hindu devotees fill coconuts with ghee to be offered to Swamy Ayyappa as part of special rituals during the 41-day Ayyappa Vratham at a Tamil Hindu Temple in Ontario, Canada. The 41-day Ayyappa Vratham is undertaken by devotees on order to achieve self transformation and become 'true devotees' of Swamy Ayyappa. Devotees fast for 41 days and abstain from other activities while participating in prayers, meditation, and other rituals said to purify the human mind and body. The offering of a ghee filled coconut is the favorite offering for Swamy Ayyappa. The coconut represents the human body and the ghee symbolizes the human soul.

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#2473737

10 February 2018

Coconut ready to be filled with ghee as Tamil Hindu devotees participate in special rituals during the 41-day Ayyappa Vratham at a Tamil Hindu Temple in Ontario, Canada. The 41-day Ayyappa Vratham is undertaken by devotees on order to achieve self transformation and become 'true devotees' of Swamy Ayyappa. Devotees fast for 41 days and abstain from other activities while participating in prayers, meditation, and other rituals said to purify the human mind and body. The offering of a ghee filled coconut is the favorite offering for Swamy Ayyappa. The coconut represents the human body and the ghee symbolizes the human soul.

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#2473747

10 February 2018

Tamil Hindu devotee climbs the pathinettaam padi (18 holy steps) while they carrying a coconut filled with ghee to be offered to Swamy Ayyappa as part of special rituals during the 41-day Ayyappa Vratham at a Tamil Hindu Temple in Ontario, Canada. The 41-day Ayyappa Vratham is undertaken by devotees on order to achieve self transformation and become 'true devotees' of Swamy Ayyappa. Devotees fast for 41 days and abstain from other activities while participating in prayers, meditation, and other rituals said to purify the human mind and body. The offering of a ghee filled coconut is the favorite offering for Swamy Ayyappa. The coconut represents the human body and the ghee symbolizes the human soul.

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#2473752

10 February 2018

Tamil Hindu devotee climbs the pathinettaam padi (18 holy steps) while they carrying a coconut filled with ghee to be offered to Swamy Ayyappa as part of special rituals during the 41-day Ayyappa Vratham at a Tamil Hindu Temple in Ontario, Canada. The 41-day Ayyappa Vratham is undertaken by devotees on order to achieve self transformation and become 'true devotees' of Swamy Ayyappa. Devotees fast for 41 days and abstain from other activities while participating in prayers, meditation, and other rituals said to purify the human mind and body. The offering of a ghee filled coconut is the favorite offering for Swamy Ayyappa. The coconut represents the human body and the ghee symbolizes the human soul.

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#2473757

10 February 2018

Tamil Hindu devotee climbs the pathinettaam padi (18 holy steps) while they carrying a coconut filled with ghee to be offered to Swamy Ayyappa as part of special rituals during the 41-day Ayyappa Vratham at a Tamil Hindu Temple in Ontario, Canada. The 41-day Ayyappa Vratham is undertaken by devotees on order to achieve self transformation and become 'true devotees' of Swamy Ayyappa. Devotees fast for 41 days and abstain from other activities while participating in prayers, meditation, and other rituals said to purify the human mind and body. The offering of a ghee filled coconut is the favorite offering for Swamy Ayyappa. The coconut represents the human body and the ghee symbolizes the human soul.

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#2473767

10 February 2018

Tamil Hindu devotees offering coconuts filled with ghee (being carried on their heads in special bundles) to Swamy Ayyappa during the 41-day Ayyappa Vratham at a Tamil Hindu Temple in Ontario, Canada. The 41-day Ayyappa Vratham is undertaken by devotees on order to achieve self transformation and become 'true devotees' of Swamy Ayyappa. Devotees fast for 41 days and abstain from other activities while participating in prayers, meditation, and other rituals said to purify the human mind and body. The offering of a ghee filled coconut is the favorite offering for Swamy Ayyappa. The coconut represents the human body and the ghee symbolizes the human soul.

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#2473787

10 February 2018

Tamil Hindu devotees are blessed after climbing the pathinettaam padi (18 holy steps) while they carry coconuts filled with ghee to be offered to Swamy Ayyappa as part of special rituals during the 41-day Ayyappa Vratham at a Tamil Hindu Temple in Ontario, Canada. The 41-day Ayyappa Vratham is undertaken by devotees on order to achieve self transformation and become 'true devotees' of Swamy Ayyappa. Devotees fast for 41 days and abstain from other activities while participating in prayers, meditation, and other rituals said to purify the human mind and body. The offering of a ghee filled coconut is the favorite offering for Swamy Ayyappa. The coconut represents the human body and the ghee symbolizes the human soul.

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#2473792

10 February 2018

Tamil Hindu devotees are blessed after climbing the pathinettaam padi (18 holy steps) while they carry coconuts filled with ghee to be offered to Swamy Ayyappa as part of special rituals during the 41-day Ayyappa Vratham at a Tamil Hindu Temple in Ontario, Canada. The 41-day Ayyappa Vratham is undertaken by devotees on order to achieve self transformation and become 'true devotees' of Swamy Ayyappa. Devotees fast for 41 days and abstain from other activities while participating in prayers, meditation, and other rituals said to purify the human mind and body. The offering of a ghee filled coconut is the favorite offering for Swamy Ayyappa. The coconut represents the human body and the ghee symbolizes the human soul.

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#2473793

10 February 2018

Tamil Hindu devotees carry coconuts filled with ghee on their heads to be offered to Swamy Ayyappa as part of special rituals during the 41-day Ayyappa Vratham at a Tamil Hindu Temple in Ontario, Canada. The 41-day Ayyappa Vratham is undertaken by devotees on order to achieve self transformation and become 'true devotees' of Swamy Ayyappa. Devotees fast for 41 days and abstain from other activities while participating in prayers, meditation, and other rituals said to purify the human mind and body. The offering of a ghee filled coconut is the favorite offering for Swamy Ayyappa. The coconut represents the human body and the ghee symbolizes the human soul.

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#2473796

10 February 2018

Tamil Hindu devotees offering coconuts filled with ghee (being carried on their heads in special bundles) to Swamy Ayyappa during the 41-day Ayyappa Vratham at a Tamil Hindu Temple in Ontario, Canada. The 41-day Ayyappa Vratham is undertaken by devotees on order to achieve self transformation and become 'true devotees' of Swamy Ayyappa. Devotees fast for 41 days and abstain from other activities while participating in prayers, meditation, and other rituals said to purify the human mind and body. The offering of a ghee filled coconut is the favorite offering for Swamy Ayyappa. The coconut represents the human body and the ghee symbolizes the human soul.

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#2473797

10 February 2018

Tamil Hindu devotees are blessed after climbing the pathinettaam padi (18 holy steps) while they carry coconuts filled with ghee to be offered to Swamy Ayyappa as part of special rituals during the 41-day Ayyappa Vratham at a Tamil Hindu Temple in Ontario, Canada. The 41-day Ayyappa Vratham is undertaken by devotees on order to achieve self transformation and become 'true devotees' of Swamy Ayyappa. Devotees fast for 41 days and abstain from other activities while participating in prayers, meditation, and other rituals said to purify the human mind and body. The offering of a ghee filled coconut is the favorite offering for Swamy Ayyappa. The coconut represents the human body and the ghee symbolizes the human soul.

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#2473798

10 February 2018

Tamil Hindu devotee carrying a coconut filled with ghee on his head to be offered to Swamy Ayyappa as part of special rituals during the 41-day Ayyappa Vratham at a Tamil Hindu Temple in Ontario, Canada. The 41-day Ayyappa Vratham is undertaken by devotees on order to achieve self transformation and become 'true devotees' of Swamy Ayyappa. Devotees fast for 41 days and abstain from other activities while participating in prayers, meditation, and other rituals said to purify the human mind and body. The offering of a ghee filled coconut is the favorite offering for Swamy Ayyappa. The coconut represents the human body and the ghee symbolizes the human soul.

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#2473799

10 February 2018

Tamil Hindu devotees carry coconuts filled with ghee on their heads to be offered to Swamy Ayyappa as part of special rituals during the 41-day Ayyappa Vratham at a Tamil Hindu Temple in Ontario, Canada. The 41-day Ayyappa Vratham is undertaken by devotees on order to achieve self transformation and become 'true devotees' of Swamy Ayyappa. Devotees fast for 41 days and abstain from other activities while participating in prayers, meditation, and other rituals said to purify the human mind and body. The offering of a ghee filled coconut is the favorite offering for Swamy Ayyappa. The coconut represents the human body and the ghee symbolizes the human soul.

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#2473800

10 February 2018

Tamil Hindu devotees carry coconuts filled with ghee on their heads to be offered to Swamy Ayyappa as part of special rituals during the 41-day Ayyappa Vratham at a Tamil Hindu Temple in Ontario, Canada. The 41-day Ayyappa Vratham is undertaken by devotees on order to achieve self transformation and become 'true devotees' of Swamy Ayyappa. Devotees fast for 41 days and abstain from other activities while participating in prayers, meditation, and other rituals said to purify the human mind and body. The offering of a ghee filled coconut is the favorite offering for Swamy Ayyappa. The coconut represents the human body and the ghee symbolizes the human soul.

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