Trichy, India - October 15, 2013: Closeup of man’s face while a guru paints the Vishnu symbol in white.

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Trichy, India - October 15, 2013: Closeup of man’s face while a guru paints the Vishnu symbol in white on the man’s forehead at Amma Mandapam. This is part of a religious ritual performed by guru.

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Size: 3669px × 5504px
Location: Trichy, India - October 15, 2013
Photo credit: © Claudine Klodien / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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