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28 August 2025

Devotees perform rituals with an idol of the Hindu god Ganesha before its immersion at an artificial pond venue during the Ganesh Chaturthi festival in Mumbai, India, on August 28, 2025.

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28 August 2025

Devotees perform rituals with an idol of the Hindu god Ganesha before its immersion at an artificial pond venue during the Ganesh Chaturthi festival in Mumbai, India, on August 28, 2025.

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28 August 2025

Devotees perform rituals with an idol of the Hindu god Ganesha before its immersion at an artificial pond venue during the Ganesh Chaturthi festival in Mumbai, India, on August 28, 2025.

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17 August 2025

Lakhey, the Nepali demon god, performs rituals in the premises of Bagh Bhairav Temple in Kirtipur, Kathmandu, on August 17, 2025. An idol of Bagh Bhairav, especially made for the festival, is carried through the streets with traditional bands, followed by devotees chanting religious hymns and performing the Lakhey dance. On the occasion of Bagh Bhairav Jatra, devotees circumambulate the Bagh Bhairav temple. There is a myth that one is blessed with success and good health if they make a round of the Bagh Bhairav temple 108 times on this day.

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17 August 2025

Lakhey, the Nepali demon god, performs rituals in the premises of Bagh Bhairav Temple in Kirtipur, Kathmandu, on August 17, 2025. An idol of Bagh Bhairav, especially made for the festival, is carried through the streets with traditional bands, followed by devotees chanting religious hymns and performing the Lakhey dance. On the occasion of Bagh Bhairav Jatra, devotees circumambulate the Bagh Bhairav temple. There is a myth that one is blessed with success and good health if they make a round of the Bagh Bhairav temple 108 times on this day.

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17 August 2025

Lakhey, the Nepali demon god, performs rituals in the premises of Bagh Bhairav Temple in Kirtipur, Kathmandu, on August 17, 2025. An idol of Bagh Bhairav, especially made for the festival, is carried through the streets with traditional bands, followed by devotees chanting religious hymns and performing the Lakhey dance. On the occasion of Bagh Bhairav Jatra, devotees circumambulate the Bagh Bhairav temple. There is a myth that one is blessed with success and good health if they make a round of the Bagh Bhairav temple 108 times on this day.

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28 July 2019

Tamil Hindu priest performs special prayers honouring Lord Vinayagar during the Vinayagar Ther Thiruvizha Festival at a Tamil Hindu temple in Ontario, Canada, on July 23, 2016. This festival is part of the 15 day long festival that honours Lord Ganesh and culminates with an extravagant chariot procession.

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28 July 2019

Tamil Hindu priest throws flower petals as he performs special prayers honouring Lord Vinayagar during the Vinayagar Ther Thiruvizha Festival at a Tamil Hindu temple in Ontario, Canada, on July 23, 2016. This festival is part of the 15 day long festival that honours Lord Ganesh and culminates with an extravagant chariot procession.

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17 July 2019

Tamil Hindu priests perform special prayers honouring Lord Ganesh during the Sappram Thiruvizha Festival at a Tamil Hindu temple in Ontario, Canada, on May 17, 2019. This festival is part of the 25 day long festival that honours Lord Ganesh which culminates with the extravagant chariot procession. During this puja an idols of Lord Ganesh, Lord Murugan, and Lord Vishu are paraded around the temple in the Sappram Chariot as prayers are performed by Hindu priests.

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31 May 2019

Tamil Hindu priest performs special prayers honouring Lord Ganesh during the Sappram Thiruvizha Festival at a Tamil Hindu temple in Ontario, Canada, on May 17, 2019. This festival is part of the 25 day long festival that honours Lord Ganesh which culminates with the extravagant chariot procession. During this puja an idols of Lord Ganesh, Lord Murugan, and Lord Vishu are paraded around the temple in the Sappram Chariot as prayers are performed by Hindu priests.

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31 May 2019

Tamil Hindu priest performs special prayers honouring Lord Vishnu during the Sappram Thiruvizha Festival at a Tamil Hindu temple in Ontario, Canada, on May 17, 2019. This festival is part of the 25 day long festival that honours Lord Ganesh which culminates with the extravagant chariot procession. During this puja an idols of Lord Ganesh, Lord Murugan, and Lord Vishu are paraded around the temple in the Sappram Chariot as prayers are performed by Hindu priests.

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31 December 2018

Tamil Hindu priests perform special prayers honouring Lord Murugan during the Murugan Ther Festival (Murugan Chariot Festival) at a Tamil Hindu temple in Ontario, Canada. The idol is adorned in green which is said to calm the deity from all the excitement experienced while completing the exterior tour around the temple. This festival is part of the 15 day long festival that honours Lord Murugan which culminates with an extravagant chariot procession.

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31 December 2018

Tamil Hindu priests perform special prayers honouring Lord Murugan during the Murugan Ther Festival (Murugan Chariot Festival) at a Tamil Hindu temple in Ontario, Canada. The idol is adorned in green which is said to calm the deity from all the excitement experienced while completing the exterior tour around the temple. This festival is part of the 15 day long festival that honours Lord Murugan which culminates with an extravagant chariot procession.

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31 December 2018

Tamil Hindu priests perform special prayers honouring Lord Murugan during the Murugan Ther Festival (Murugan Chariot Festival) at a Tamil Hindu temple in Ontario, Canada. This festival is part of the 15 day long festival that honours Lord Murugan which culminates with an extravagant chariot procession.

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31 December 2018

Tamil Hindu priests perform special prayers honouring Lord Murugan during the Murugan Ther Festival (Murugan Chariot Festival) at a Tamil Hindu temple in Ontario, Canada. This festival is part of the 15 day long festival that honours Lord Murugan which culminates with an extravagant chariot procession.

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31 December 2018

Tamil Hindu priest performs special prayers honouring Lord Murugan during the Murugan Ther Festival (Murugan Chariot Festival) at a Tamil Hindu temple in Ontario, Canada. The idol is adorned in green which is said to calm the deity from all the excitement experienced while completing the exterior tour around the temple. This festival is part of the 15 day long festival that honours Lord Murugan which culminates with an extravagant chariot procession.

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