An Intriguing Connection: Hinduism and Yazidism
THE HINDU
INDIA---A painting in the manner of Indian calendar art on the wall of a Yazidi temple in Lalesh, Northern Iraq. The Yazidis, facing attacks by IS militants, are a Kurdish-speaking minority in Iraq. Their religion is said to have similarities with Hinduism. They worship Melek Tawwus, or the Peacock Angel. Photo: Eric Lafforgue. [link]
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| Yazidi temple in Lalesh |