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Devotees dressed as Hindu deities take part on the last day of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival before immersing idols of Hindu elephant god Ganesh, the deity of prosperity, in the waters of the Tank Bund Lake in the southern Indian city of Hyderabad September 11, 2011. Idols of Ganesh are made two to three months before the day of " Ganesh Chaturthi", a popular religious festival in India. The idols are taken through the streets in a procession accompanied by dancing and singing, to be immersed in a river or the sea symbolizing a ritual send-off of his journey towards his abode in " Kailash", while taking away with him the misfortunes of all mankind. REUTERS/Krishnendu Halder (INDIA - Tags: RELIGION SOCIETY)
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This print captures the vibrant and enchanting atmosphere of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival in Hyderabad, India. Devotees, adorned as Hindu deities, participate in a grand procession on the final day of the festival before immersing idols of Lord Ganesh into the waters of Tank Bund Lake. The deity is revered as the elephant-headed god symbolizing prosperity and is worshipped for his ability to remove misfortunes from mankind. Months prior to Ganesh Chaturthi, skilled artisans meticulously craft these magnificent idols that are paraded through the streets amidst joyous dancing and singing. This religious extravaganza attracts thousands of devotees who gather to bid farewell to Lord Ganesh as he embarks on his journey back to his celestial abode in Kailash. The image showcases an amalgamation of colors, emotions, and faith. The devotion radiating from these devotees dressed as gods creates an ethereal aura around them. Their elaborate costumes pay homage not only to their deep-rooted spirituality but also demonstrate their commitment towards upholding ancient traditions. Through this ritualistic immersion ceremony, believers believe that Lord Ganesh carries away all miseries afflicting humanity with him. It serves as a powerful reminder that even amidst life's challenges, there is hope for renewal and prosperity. Photographed by Krishnendu Halder for Reuters Images, this snapshot encapsulates both the cultural richness and spiritual fervor that define festivals like Ganesh Chaturthi in India – where
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