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NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Hindu priests have chanted wedding hymns to marry off pairs of birds, animals and crabs in the southern city of Madras in what they say is an effort to promote world peace.
They hope the rituals, in which the priests also offered prayers to elephants, cows and horses, will combat terrorism and reduce pollution around the globe, a statement from the organisers said on Sunday.
"God's creation of birds and beasts, creeping and crawling creatures, need to be respected and worshipped in gratitude so that the earth brings forth its gifts," it said.
The priests married off 18 pairs of birds, animals and other creatures during the ceremony.
"God is closer to nature and creatures than he is to man. It is therefore necessary that all creatures should be worshipped and protected," the statement said.
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