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A bizarre ritual in the Indian village of Bhidawad sees scores of men lie down on the road while a herd of cattle is driven right over them. Crowds stand on either side, forcing the cows to travel over a narrow path where the worshippers lie. The men willingly get trampled by cows and bulls because they believe this act will cleanse them of their troubles and bless them with prosperity.
Bangalore, Sep 8 (EFE/EPA).- Hindu devotees shopped Wednesday in Bangalore's local markets ahead of Ganesha Chaturthi, one of the biggest Hindu festivals celebrated in honor of the god Ganesha for ten days throughout India. During the festival, Ganesha idols are installed and worshiped in temporary public shrines as well as at home. (Camera: JAGADEESH NV)SHOT LIST: PEOPLE SHOPPING AT A MARKET AHEAD OF GANESHA CHATURTHI FESTIVAL IN BANGALORE, INDIA.
Amritsar/Jammu, Nove 14 (EFE/EPA).- Indians celebrated Saturday Diwali, the festival of lights that symbolizes the victory of good over evil, and commemorates Lord Ram's return to his kingdom Ayodhya after completing a 14-year exile. (Camera: RAMINDER PAL SING/JAIPAL SINGH)SHOT LIST: PEOPLE SHOPPING FOR GIFTS, FLOWERS AND CANDLES AHEAD OF THE DIWALI EVENING IN AMRITSAR AND JAMMU, INDIA.
Kolkata, Nov 14 (EFE/EPA).- Indians celebrated Saturday Diwali, the festival of lights that symbolizes the victory of good over evil, and commemorates Lord Ram's return to his kingdom Ayodhya after completing a 14-year exile. (Camera: PIYAL ADHIKARY)SHOT LIST: PEOPLE SHOPPING FOR GIFTS, FLOWERS, CANDLES AND GODDESS FIGURINES AHEAD OF THE DIWALI EVENING IN KOLKATA, INDIA.
Bhopal, Oct 29 (EFE/EPA).- Potters in the Indian city of Bhopal Thursday prepared earthen lamps for the Diwali festival of lights which will be celebrated across the country on Nov. 14.During Diwali the earthen lamps or Diyas are used for illuminating and to decorate the entire home and premises. (Camera: SANJAY BAID). SHOT LIST: INDIAN POTTERS MAKE EARTHEN LAMPS FOR DIWALI FESTIVAL IN BHOPAL, INDIA.