A school girl practices Bharatnatyam, an Indian classical dance, before a performance on the occasion...
A school girl practices Bharatnatyam, an Indian classical dance, before a performance on the occasion of Mahashivratri festival in Thiruvananthapuram, capital of the southern Indian state of Kerala February 20, 2012. Hindus across the country celebrate Mahashivratri, better known as the Lord Shiva's wedding anniversary. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui (INDIA - Tags: RELIGION SOCIETY)