An idol of the elephant-headed Hindu god Lord Ganesha is hoisted by a crane into Hussainsagar Lake in Hyderabad on September 22, 2010. Hindus bring home and also offer prayers in temporary temples built for idols of Lord Ganesha in order to invoke his blessings for wisdom and prosperity during the Ganesha Festival, which culminates with the immersion of the idols in bodies of water. By Noah Seelam/AFP/Getty Images.
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