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Temple workers and priests perch precariously on bamboo scaffolding to perform the 'abhishekam' ritual at a temple in Tamil Nadu's Ketti Valley. This ceremonial bathing of the temple's gopuram (tower) with sanctified substances like milk, honey, and holy water likely marks the celebration of Thai Pongal, a harvest festival when the entire state erupts in gratitude and renewal. The richly decorated tower, adorned with vividly painted deities, stands in stark contrast against the brilliant South Indian sky.
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Temple workers and priests perch precariously on bamboo scaffolding to perform the 'abhishekam' ritual at a temple in Tamil Nadu's Ketti Valley. This ceremonial bathing of the temple's gopuram (tower) with sanctified substances like milk, honey, and holy water likely marks the celebration of Thai Pongal, a harvest festival when the entire state erupts in gratitude and renewal. The richly decorated tower, adorned with vividly painted deities, stands in stark contrast against the brilliant South Indian sky.