Hindu devotees honor goddesses in India and Britain, in photos
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Source: AP News
Published: 2026-08-10 04:13 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Culture & Entertainment, Europe, India, Asia Pacific
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A Hindu devotee reacts in pain after having his cheeks pierced with a steel rod as part of a ritual during the ‘Aadi’ festival, a holy month for Tamils observed with prayers and offerings to Hindu goddesses, in Chennai, India, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.)
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