A Look at Life in India

Indian boys (C) collect coins which were offered by devotees as pilgrims (L) collect holy water before participating in the Shiv Barat or Shiv wedding procession during the Maha Shivratri festival in Calcutta. Maha Shivaratri is celebrated by Hindus in honor of Lord Shiva with ritual bathing of Shivalingams and prayers. Unmarried women observe fast from dawn to dusk and pray to Lord Shiva to give them a good spouse. According to one of the most popular legends, Shivaratri is the wedding day of Lord Shiva and Parvati. (Photo by Piyal Adhikary/EPA)
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