Men pour milk over a Shivling (a symbol of Lord Shiva) next to a poster of the U.S. President Donald Trump during a prayer ceremony organised by Hindu Sena, a Hindu hardline group, to welcome Trump and for the world peace, in New Delhi, India, February 24, 2020. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui

An artisan prepares an idol of Hindu Lord Shiva which will be used to decorate a pandal, or a temporary platform, ahead of the Maha Shivaratri festival in Kolkata, India, February 20, 2020. REUTERS/Rupak De Chowdhuri

Women sing and dance at the premises of Pashupatinath Temple during the Teej festival in Kathmandu, Nepal September 2, 2019. The three-day festival, commemorating the union of Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva, involves sumptuous feasts and rigid fasting. Hindu women pray for marital bliss, the well-being of their spouses and children, and the purification of their own bodies and souls during this period of religious fasting. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar

Light illuminates a woman as she offers prayers holding a lamp at the premises of Pashupatinath Temple during the Teej festival in Kathmandu, Nepal September 2, 2019. The three-day festival, commemorating the union of Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva, involves sumptuous feasts and rigid fasting. Hindu women pray for marital bliss, the well-being of their spouses and children, and the purification of their own bodies and souls during this period of religious fasting. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Women sing and dance at the premises of Pashupatinath Temple during the Teej festival in Kathmandu, Nepal September 2, 2019. The three-day festival, commemorating the union of Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva, involves sumptuous feasts and rigid fasting. Hindu women pray for marital bliss, the well-being of their spouses and children, and the purification of their own bodies and souls during this period of religious fasting. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar

A woman holding a lamp offers prayers at the premises of Pashupatinath Temple during the Teej festival in Kathmandu, Nepal September 2, 2019. The three-day festival, commemorating the union of Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva, involves sumptuous feasts and rigid fasting. Hindu women pray for marital bliss, the well-being of their spouses and children, and the purification of their own bodies and souls during this period of religious fasting. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar

A man holding offerings offers prayers as women sing and dance at the premises of Pashupatinath Temple during the Teej festival in Kathmandu, Nepal September 2, 2019. The three-day festival, commemorating the union of Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva, involves sumptuous feasts and rigid fasting. Hindu women pray for marital bliss, the well-being of their spouses and children, and the purification of their own bodies and souls during this period of religious fasting. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar

A man dressed as Lord Shiva sits at the premises of Pashupatinath Temple during the Teej festival in Kathmandu, Nepal September 2, 2019. The three-day festival, commemorating the union of Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva, involves sumptuous feasts and rigid fasting. Hindu women pray for marital bliss, the well-being of their spouses and children, and the purification of their own bodies and souls during this period of religious fasting. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar

A woman offers prayers while holding a lamp at the premises of Pashupatinath Temple during the Teej festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, September 2, 2019. The three-day festival, commemorating the union of Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva, involves sumptuous feasts and rigid fasting. Hindu women pray for marital bliss, the well-being of their spouses and children, and the purification of their own bodies and souls during this period of religious fasting. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar

Women offer prayers at the premises of Pashupatinath Temple during the Teej festival in Kathmandu, Nepal September 2, 2019. The three-day festival, commemorating the union of Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva, involves sumptuous feasts and rigid fasting. Hindu women pray for marital bliss, the well-being of their spouses and children, and the purification of their own bodies and souls during this period of religious fasting. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar

A member of the Armed Police Force (C) holding incense offers prayer at the premises of Pashupatinath Temple during the Teej festival in Kathmandu, Nepal September 2, 2019. The three-day festival, commemorating the union of Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva, involves sumptuous feasts and rigid fasting. Hindu women pray for marital bliss, the well-being of their spouses and children, and the purification of their own bodies and souls during this period of religious fasting. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar

Devotees eat as they take shelter from the rain during the "Bol Bom" (or Say Shiva) pilgrimage in Kathmandu, Nepal, August 4, 2019. The faithful, chanting the name of Lord Shiva, trek about 15 km toward Pashupatinath temple seeking good health, wealth and happiness. Picture taken August 4, 2019. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar

A devotee offers a prayer during the "Bol Bom" (Say Shiva) pilgrimage in Kathmandu, Nepal, August 4, 2019. The faithful, chanting the name of Lord Shiva, trek about 15 km toward Pashupatinath temple seeking good health, wealth and happiness. Picture taken August 4, 2019. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar

A devotee wearing a t-shirt that reads Mahadev, one of the names of Shiva, during the "Bol Bom" (or Say Shiva) pilgrimage in Kathmandu, Nepal, August 4, 2019. The faithful, chanting the name of Lord Shiva, trek about 15 km toward Pashupatinath temple seeking good health, wealth and happiness. Picture taken August 4, 2019. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar

A devotee takes a holy dip while participating in the "Bol Bom" (Say Shiva) pilgrimage in Kathmandu, Nepal, August 5, 2019. The faithful, chanting the name of Lord Shiva, trek about 15 km toward Pashupatinath temple seeking good health, wealth and happiness. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar

Devotees gather to take a holy dip and collect water considered holy from the Bagmati River while participating in the "Bol Bom" (Say Shiva) pilgrimage in Kathmandu, Nepal, August 5, 2019. The faithful, chanting the name of Lord Shiva, trek about 15 km toward Pashupatinath temple seeking good health, wealth and happiness. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar

A devotee emerges holding plastic bottles filled with water, which is considered holy, from the Bagmati River during the "Bol Bom" (Say Shiva) pilgrimage in Kathmandu, Nepal, August 4, 2019. The faithful, chanting the name of Lord Shiva, trek about 15 km toward Pashupatinath temple seeking good health, wealth and happiness. Picture taken August 4, 2019. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar

Devotees are seen on the back of a pickup truck during the "Bol Bom" (or Say Shiva) pilgrimage in Kathmandu, Nepal, August 4, 2019. The faithful, chanting the name of Lord Shiva, trek about 15 km toward Pashupatinath temple seeking good health, wealth and happiness. Picture taken August 4, 2019. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar

Devotees perform a ritual gathering around the holy water collected in plastic bottles from the Bagmati River as they take part in the "Bol Bom" (Say Shiva) pilgrimage in Kathmandu, Nepal, August 4, 2019. The faithful, chanting the name of Lord Shiva, trek about 15 km toward Pashupatinath temple seeking good health, wealth and happiness. Picture taken August 4, 2019. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar

Devotees offer lamps during the "Bol Bom" (Say Shiva) pilgrimage in Kathmandu, Nepal, August 4, 2019. The faithful, chanting the name of Lord Shiva, trek about 15 km toward Pashupatinath temple seeking good health, wealth and happiness. Picture taken August 4, 2019. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar

A devotee chants the name of Shiva as he arrives to fetch water at the Bagmati River during the "Bol Bom" (Say Shiva) pilgrimage in Kathmandu, Nepal, August 4, 2019. The faithful, chanting the name of Lord Shiva, trek about 15 km toward Pashupatinath temple seeking good health, wealth and happiness. Picture taken August 4, 2019. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar

Hindu pilgrims trek through mountains to reach the holy Amarnath cave shrine, where they worship an ice stalagmite that Hindus believe to be the symbol of Lord Shiva, near Pahalgam in the Kashmir region, July 27, 2019. Picture taken July 27, 2019. REUTERS/Alasdair Pal

Hindu pilgrims make calls at a stall run by a Kashmiri Muslim before their journey towards the holy cave of Amarnath, where they worship an ice stalagmite that Hindus believe to be the symbol of Lord Shiva, at a base camp near Pahalgam, in the Kashmir region, July 26, 2019. Picture taken July 26, 2019. REUTERS/Alasdair Pal

Hindu pilgrims trek through mountains to reach the holy Amarnath cave shrine, where they worship an ice stalagmite that Hindus believe to be the symbol of Lord Shiva, near Pahalgam in the Kashmir region, July 27, 2019. Picture taken July 27, 2019. REUTERS/Alasdair Pal

Indian security force personnel (L) stand guard as Hindu pilgrims trek through mountains to reach the holy Amarnath cave shrine, where they worship an ice stalagmite that Hindus believe to be the symbol of Lord Shiva, near Pahalgam in the Kashmir region, July 27, 2019. Picture taken July 27, 2019. REUTERS/Alasdair Pal

Goats are pictured next to a sign painted on a rock along a route of the on-going Hindu pilgrimage to the holy cave of Amarnath, where Hindu worship an ice stalagmite that they believe to be the symbol of Lord Shiva, near Pahalgam, in the Kashmir region, July 27, 2019. Picture taken July 27, 2019. REUTERS/Alasdair Pal TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

A Hindu pilgrim makes a call at a stall run by a Kashmiri Muslim before their journey towards the holy cave of Amarnath, where they worship an ice stalagmite that Hindus believe to be the symbol of Lord Shiva, at a base camp near Pahalgam, in the Kashmir region, July 26, 2019. Picture taken July 26, 2019. REUTERS/Alasdair Pal

A Kashmiri Muslim man cuts snow to make way for Hindu pilgrims to trek to reach the holy Amarnath cave shrine, where they worship an ice stalagmite that Hindus believe to be the symbol of Lord Shiva, near Pahalgam in the Kashmir region, July 27, 2019. Picture taken July 27, 2019. REUTERS/Alasdair Pal

Indian policemen stand guard at a base camp for a Hindu pilgrimage to the holy cave of Amarnath, where Hindu worship an ice stalagmite that they believe to be the symbol of Lord Shiva, near Pahalgam, in the Kashmir region, July 27, 2019. Picture taken July 27, 2019. REUTERS/Alasdair Pal

Dr. Frederick Sarpong sits at a desk at the El-Shiva clinic in Bawdie, Ghana, April 6, 2019. Picture taken April 6, 2019. To match Special Report GOLD-AFRICA/POISON REUTERS/Francis Kokoroko

Hindu pilgrims treck through mountains to reach the Amarnath cave shrine where they worship an ice stalagmite that Hindus believe to be the symbol of Lord Shiva, at Sangam Top in the Kashmir region, July 6, 2019. Picture taken July 6, 2019. REUTERS/Mukesh Gupta

Hindu pilgrims cross a snow-covered mountain to reach the Amarnath cave shrine where they worship an ice stalagmite that Hindus believe to be the symbol of Lord Shiva, at Waval in the Kashmir region, July 6, 2019. Picture taken July 6, 2019. REUTERS/Mukesh Gupta TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Hindu pilgrims arrive to worship at the holy cave of Lord Shiva in Amarnath, southeast of Srinagar, July 2, 2019. Picture taken July 2, 2019. REUTERS/Mukesh Gupta TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Hindu pilgrims arrive to worship at the holy cave of Lord Shiva in Amarnath, southeast of Srinagar, July 2, 2019. Picture taken July 2, 2019. REUTERS/Mukesh Gupta

Hindu pilgrims leave the holy cave of Lord Shiva after worshipping in Amarnath, southeast of Srinagar, July 2, 2019. Picture taken July 2, 2019. REUTERS/Mukesh Gupta

Metal hooks are attached to a Hindu devotee during "Chadak" rituals, which are held to worship the Hindu deity Lord Shiva in Kolkata, India April 15, 2019. REUTERS/Rupak De Chowdhuri

A Hindu devotee with his mouth and body pierced with metal skewers is carried during "Chadak" rituals, which are held to worship the Hindu deity Lord Shiva in Kolkata, India April 15, 2019. REUTERS/Rupak De Chowdhuri

Hindu devotees offer prayers to a 35ft Shivling (a symbol of Lord Shiva) made from 2.7 million Rudraksha during the Maha Shivratri festival in Ahmedabad, India March 4, 2019. REUTERS/Amit Dave

A Hindu man helps his son touch Nandi (mount of Lord Shiva) for blessings during the Maha Shivratri festival inside a temple in Kolkata, India, March 4, 2019. REUTERS/Rupak De Chowdhuri

Hindu devotees pour holy water over a Shivling (a symbol of Lord Shiva) inside a temple during the Maha Shivratri festival in Kolkata, India, March 4, 2019. REUTERS/Rupak De Chowdhuri

AJay Herskowitz prepares shiva trays and meals at Murray Avenue Kosher, for families of victims of Saturday's synogogue shooting in Pittburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S., October 31, 2018. REUTERS/Jessica Resnick-Ault

AJay Herskowitz prepares shiva trays and meals at Murray Avenue Kosher, for families of victims of Saturday's synogogue shooting in Pittburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S., October 31, 2018. REUTERS/Jessica Resnick-Ault

A combination photo shows people standing on the steps of Aluva Shiva Temple complex submerged in water after the opening of Idamalayar dam gate following heavy rains, on the outskirts of Kochi, India, August 9, 2018 (top) and a woman standing on the steps of Aluva Shipa Temple Complex on the outskirts of Kochi, Kerala, India, September 8, 2018. REUTERS/Sivaram V SEARCH "SIVARAM DAMS" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES.

A combination photo shows rescue personnel patrolling flooded waters on the banks of Periyar River after the opening of Idamalayar and Cheruthoni dam gates following heavy rains, on the outskirts of Kochi, August 10, 2018 (top) and cows at the Aluva Shiva Temple Complex on the banks of Periyar River on the outskirts of Kochi, Kerala, India, September 8, 2018. REUTERS/Sivaram V SEARCH "SIVARAM DAMS" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES.

Cows are seen at the Aluva Shiva Temple Complex on the banks of Periyar River on the outskirts of Kochi, Kerala, India, September 8, 2018. REUTERS/Sivaram V SEARCH "SIVARAM DAMS" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES.

Students dressed as Hindu Lord Shiva, also known as Nataraja, the Lord of Dancers, during a religious event in Mumbai, India, August 30, 2018. REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Students dressed as Hindu Lord Shiva, also known as Nataraja, the Lord of Dancers, during a religious event in Mumbai, India, August 30, 2018. REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Students dressed as Hindu Lord Shiva, also known as Nataraja, the Lord of Dancers, during a religious event in Mumbai, India, August 30, 2018. REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas

People stand on the steps of Aluva Shiva Temple complex submerged in water after the opening of Idamalayar dam shutter following heavy rains, on the outskirts of Kochi, India, August 9, 2018. REUTERS/Sivaram V

A girl stands near the burning lamps to keep herself warm as she takes part in the "Bol Bom" (Say Shiva) pilgrimage in Kathmandu, Nepal, July 30, 2018. The faithful, chanting the name of Lord Shiva, trek about 15 km (9 miles) toward Pashupatinath temple seeking good health, wealth and happiness. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Smoke rise from the burning incense as devotees perform religious ritual while taking part in the "Bol Bom" (Say Shiva) pilgrimage in Kathmandu, Nepal, July 30, 2018. The faithful, chanting the name of Lord Shiva, trek about 15 km toward Pashupatinath temple seeking good health, wealth and happiness. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar

Devotees perform religious rituals as they take part in the "Bol Bom" (Say Shiva) pilgrimage in Kathmandu, Nepal, July 30, 2018. The faithful, chanting the name of Lord Shiva, trek about 15 km towards Pashupatinath temple seeking good health, wealth and happiness. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar

A devotee fills water, which is considered holy, on plastic bottles, from the Bagmati River during the "Bol Bom" (Say Shiva) pilgrimage in Kathmandu, Nepal, July 30, 2018. The faithful, chanting the name of Lord Shiva, trek about 15 km towards Pashupatinath temple seeking good health, wealth and happiness. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar

A devotee chanting the name of Shiva walks along the woods of Sundarijal as he arrives to take a holy dip and fetch water, which is considered holy, from the Bagmati River during the "Bol Bom" (Say Shiva) pilgrimage in Kathmandu, Nepal, July 30, 2018. The faithful, chanting the name of Lord Shiva, trek about 15 km towards Pashupatinath temple seeking good health, wealth and happiness. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar

A devotee emerges holding plastic bottles filled with water, which is considered holy, from the Bagmati River during the "Bol Bom" (Say Shiva) pilgrimage in Kathmandu, Nepal, July 30, 2018. The faithful, chanting the name of Lord Shiva, trek about 15 km towards Pashupatinath temple seeking good health, wealth and happiness. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar

Devotees perform religious rituals as they take part in the "Bol Bom" (Say Shiva) pilgrimage in Kathmandu, Nepal, July 30, 2018. The faithful, chanting the name of Lord Shiva, trek about 15 km toward Pashupatinath temple seeking good health, wealth and happiness. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar

A girl stands near the burning lamps to keep herself warm as she takes part in the "Bol Bom" (Say Shiva) pilgrimage in Kathmandu, Nepal, July 30, 2018. The faithful, chanting the name of Lord Shiva, trek about 15 km (9 miles) toward Pashupatinath temple seeking good health, wealth and happiness. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar

Smoke rises from burning incense as devotees perform religious ritual while taking part in the "Bol Bom" (Say Shiva) pilgrimage in Kathmandu, Nepal, July 30, 2018. The faithful, chanting the name of Lord Shiva, trek about 15 km toward Pashupatinath temple seeking good health, wealth and happiness. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar

Hindu women perform a ritual known as Aarti around a Shivling (a symbol of Lord Shiva) on the last day of Jaya Parvati Vrat festival, in Ahmedabad, India, July 29, 2018. REUTERS/Amit Dave

A devotee offers prayers by lighting a lamp at Pashupatinath temple to mark the Shrawan Sombar festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, July 23, 2018. The festival lasts for a month, during which devotees fast and worship Lord Shiva to pray for happiness for their families. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY