MURUGAN TEMPLE: CHARIOT FESTIVAL

I was squished up against the wall of the temple. It was hot, bodies were sweating. The smell of joss sticks filled the air, the music was mesmerising. The devotees chanted and made way for the team of people carrying the God as they rocked it and swayed it into position. Prayers were said and blessings were made. It was such a privilege to share in this celebration and everyone there were so kind and generous to the stranger with a camera!

Event photography by Lucy Williams