MAYANA
SOORA
THIRUVIZHA
FESTIVAL
Celebrated in different areas of the world, the Mayana Festival serves to remember the goddess Angalaamman. She is an ancient Tamil guardian goddess that is often seen as the guardian of the village. People march through the streets with blue faces, following the Siva, or the leader, who carries a trident.
photo by Mademoiselle Esmer
APRIL 2014
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