Elephant blessing at the Mahalingeswarar Temple. — Stock Photo, Image
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Elephant blessing at the Mahalingeswarar Temple. — Stock Editorial Photography

KUMBAKONAM, INDIA - OCTOBER 12, 2013: Mahout helps the elephant in her blessing ritual at Mahalingeswarar temple.. Young teenager receives the trunk of the elephant on his head. Graying Mahout with orange dhoti and bare chest.

 — Photo by Klodien

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