07/07/2023 14:55 (UTC)

Hindus flock to centuries-old temple in Bangalore to hang padlock and make a wish

Bangalore (India), Jul 7 (EFE/EPA) - (Camera: Jagadeesh NV) Hundreds of Hindu devotees visit the 150-year-old Sri Angala Parameshwari temple on Friday, which is characterised by thousands of padlocks hanging inside.

Each padlock symbolises a person's wish, be it a debt, a disputed inheritance, health problems or a troubled love life.

FOOTAGE OF HINDU DEVOTEES PRAYING AND PLACING PADLOCKS AT THE SRI ANGALA PARAMESHWARI TEMPLE, ALSO KNOWN AS THE TEMPLE OF PADLOCKS, IN BANGALORE, INDIA.

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Date: 07/07/2023 12:00 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EPA
Topic: Religion and belief
Type: Rough cut
Duration: 230 seconds
Reference: 7001278895
Relevance: Normal