Hindu devotees participate in the Aadi festival in Chennai
epaselect epa10777096 A Hindu devotee carries a 'Kavadi' (physical burden) during a procession to mark the 'Aadi' festival, near Nagavalli Amman temple, in Chennai, India, 30 July 2023. The Tamil holy month Aadi is the fourth month of the traditional Tamil calendar in the state of Tamil Nadu and it marks the beginning of the monsoon season. During this holy month, Tamil people visit Hindu temples to offer prayers and celebrate by performing rituals worshiping the Hindu gods. EPA/IDREES MOHAMMED
