Mariana Zilbershteyn, Transcendence (DOCUMENTARY & STREET 2026)

During Panguni Uthiram, a South Indian festival honouring Lord Murugan, women devotees carry elaborate offerings as acts of faith and devotion before walking barefoot across burning coals in trance-like states. Undertaken in fulfilment of sacred vows, these rituals reveal the enduring power of belief and the profound connection between spirituality, resilience, and tradition. This image captures a moment where faith transcends physical limits.

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