Mariana Zilbershteyn, The Devotee (DOCUMENTARY & STREET 2026)

A devotee in a trance-like state undergoes ritual cheek piercing during Panguni Uthiram, a South Indian festival honouring Lord Murugan. Performed in fulfilment of a sacred vow, the act embodies unwavering faith, endurance, and spiritual devotion.

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