An Indian church's colorful tribute to Mary
The procession made its way around the block, marking the annual observance of Mary's ascent into heaven. Men played the Indian kumbu horn and chemda drums. The women followed behind, pastel-colored saris billowing in the breeze.
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Malankaran Christians have had churches in the United States since the early 20th century, but their numbers have grown significantly since the 1970s, when immigration policy opened the doors to many nurses trained in the Christian hospitals of Kerala. (NYT Photo)
