Worshippers entering the prayer hall of the Auniati Satra (Hindu monastery) on Majuli Island, Assam, India, next to a large statue of Garuda, the vaha

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Worshippers entering the prayer hall of the Auniati Satra (Hindu monastery) on Majuli Island, Assam, India, next to a large statue of Garuda, the vahana of the deity Vishnui. Auniati Satra is focussed on the the deity Krishna ((Govinda) who is an avatar of Vishnu. Garuda's arm is draped with Assamese culturally important Gamocha scarves.

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Location: India
Photo credit: © Elizabeth Leyden / Alamy / Afripics
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