An Indian priest celebrates the Deodhani festival at the famous Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, Assam, India, Aug. 18, 2016. The three-day Deodhani festival is held to worship the serpent goddess Kamakhya during which goats and pigeons are offered and sacrificed. (Xinhua/Stringer)
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Indian priests dance to celebrate the Deodhani festival at the famous Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, Assam, India, Aug. 18, 2016. The three-day Deodhani festival is held to worship the serpent goddess Kamakhya during which goats and pigeons are offered and sacrificed. (Xinhua/Stringer)
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Indian priests dance to celebrate the Deodhani festival at the famous Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, Assam, India, Aug. 18, 2016. The three-day Deodhani festival is held to worship the serpent goddess Kamakhya during which goats and pigeons are offered and sacrificed. (Xinhua/Stringer)