In pictures: India's African communities

Sidis and Indian Muslims come from hundreds of kilometres away to worship at the shrine at Jambur.

Some hope for miracles.

Women who are unable to conceive are brought here to be cured of infertility. Families who believe their sons have been possessed by evil spirits think they can be cured of mental illness.

Some, like this young man who has joined the dancers, are brought in chains, which have cut his wrists.