Hindu devotees observe Mahalaya Amavasya in Chennai
epa10918230 A Hindu devotee offers a prayer before performing a ritual in the water of the Bay of Bengal to honor the souls of his deceased forefathers on the auspicious day of Mahalaya Amavasya, at Marina Beach, in Chennai, India, 14 October 2023. Mahalaya Amavasya is an auspicious occasion observed seven days before the Hindu festival Durga Puja, with devotees offering prayers to pay obeisance to their deceased forefathers. EPA/IDREES MOHAMMED
