17th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
DIWALI LIGHTING

DIWALI LIGHTING - The photograph was taken at Mutharamman Temple near Tiruchendur in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. The man was a devotee attending Dusshera Festival in this temple. He has painted his body with the colour ‘BLACK’. He has lighted a small candle on his tongue and showing other devotees that he can withstand the HEAT by his power of endurance as a follower of GOD & RELIGION.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2019
Date Uploaded: 11.2019
Photo Location: Tiruchendur, India
Camera: Canon EOS 77D
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