Coronavirus meets religion #11 — India versions

The family decided that they would worship at the already existing Mariyamman temple – maintained by them – by rebranding it the Plague Mariyamman temple, if they survived the plague. The temple [ image above ] continues to be busy though the disease itself no longer threatens.

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Finally, let me return to the theme of pilgrimage, and its minor subset, procession, which has long interested me.

Karnataka: Chariot Pulling Ritual Held in Violation of Lockdown, Police Register Case:

A chariot pulling ritual in the Kalaburagi district of Karnataka on Thursday saw the participation of many devotees who violating the lockdown imposed to contain the spread of COVID-19 in the country. Kalaburagi has been deemed a COVID-19 hotspot and reported the first death in the country.

There were apparently thousands in the crowd accompanying the procession: coronavirus meets religion.

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The Indian singing legend S.P.Balasubrahmanyam sings devotional Songs On Siddalingeshwara:

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