Shiva festival

This was a big festival in Madurai.

We sent to a night festival Clare found out about. It seemed
to be a Shiva rebirth celebration. There were light displays
of the god, chanting, and fireworks over a lake. There
were a lot of people watching. Clare and I of course
stood out and attracted a lot of attention. But it was
good attention. People wanted to say hello. And some
wanted me to take their picture.

In a very small sense I was reminded of Burning Man. But
none of the people wore lights here and at BM everybody does.
I think if you showed up with a lighted Shiva image sewn
into your clothes it would create a huge sensation. They
would absolutely love it. Some religions shun technical
advances. Hindu seems to embrace it.

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