India celebrates the Festival of Turmeric

Mackenzie Samet

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Jun 13, 2019

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India celebrates the Festival of Tumeric (Bhandara Festival). During the festival, devotees use the golden powder to worship the deity Lord Khandoba, widely known as a descendant of the sun, and to celebrate his victory over the demons Mani and Malla. AP

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In this Monday, June 3, 2019, photo combo, devotees are covered in the spice turmeric during the celebration of the Bhandara Festival, or the Festival of Turmeric, at the Jejuri… AP

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Devotees smeared in turmeric join the celebration of the Bhandara Festival. AP

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In this Monday, June 3, 2019, photo combo, devotees are covered in the spice turmeric during the celebration of the Bhandara Festival, or the Festival of Turmeric, at the Jejuri… AP

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In this Monday, June 3, 2019, photo, devotees are smeared in the spice turmeric during the celebration of the Bhandara Festival, or the Festival of Turmeric, at the Jejuri temple… AP

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A devotee applies the spice, turmeric. AP

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A man performs a ritual during the celebration. AP

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In this Monday, June 3, 2019, photo, devotees cover themselves in the spice turmeric during the celebration of the Bhandara Festival, or the Festival of Turmeric, at the Jejuri temple… AP

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Tumeric handprints are seen on a shirt. AP

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Devotees smeared in turmeric. AP

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In this Monday, June 3, 2019, photo, a devotee smeared in the spice turmeric prays during the celebration of the Bhandara Festival, or the Festival of Turmeric, at the Jejuri… AP

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Devotees hold a plate with turmeric as they offer prayers during the celebration. AP

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A horse joins in on the celebrations. AP

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In this Monday, June 3, 2019, photo, a devotee covered in the spice turmeric goes into a trance during the celebration of the Bhandara Festival, or the Festival of Turmeric,… AP

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A man plays a horn in a crowd to celebrate. AP

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In this Monday, June 3, 2019, photo, a devotee throws the spice turmeric as an offering to the deity during the celebration of the Bhandara Festival, or the Festival of… AP

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In this Monday, June 3, 2019, photo, devotees are smeared in the spice turmeric during the celebration of the Bhandara Festival, or the Festival of Turmeric, at the Jejuri temple… AP

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In this Monday, June 3, 2019, photo combo, devotees are covered in the spice turmeric during the celebration of the Bhandara Festival, or the Festival of Turmeric, at the Jejuri… AP

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