Ganesh Festival in Paris: Annual Indian Celebration

Photograph of welcoming gent at Fête de Ganesh sharing fragrant jasmine strands with guests at Paris festival.

For more about the 16th annual Fête de Ganesh parade & festival happening Sunday, August 28th in Paris, check these sites:

• Fête de Ganesh festival website
• Paris parade route

Photograph © Francis Beddok AKA paris-emoi 2011.

Francis Beddok AKA paris-emoi is a Paris-based photographer who captures sacred sites and profane sights in Paris. His most recent photograph published by BonjourParis was Pyramide du Louvre. He welcomes you to view his online portfolio and blog.

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