Matt Landy, Timeless Devotion Tamil Worshipers (PEOPLE 2025)

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This black-and-white image captures a compelling scene at a historic temple in Tamil Nadu, India. A group of young children with freshly shaved heads, a traditional ritual symbolising purity and devotion, stands confidently in the foreground. Behind them, women dressed in traditional saris move purposefully, reflecting a sense of community and continuity. The temple, silhouetted against the sky, anchors the composition as a timeless place of worship. The photograph portrays cultural tradition, collective spirituality, and the enduring bonds of family and community.

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