Painting the whole body green and wearing the colorful make-up is not something that happens everyday. Artists in Bangalore, India, dressed up like the Hindu deity “Hanuman” – the monkey god in Hindu mythology – to celebrate the Rama Navami festival on Sunday. /VCG Photo

As Sunday marks the birthday of Hindu god Rama Navami, Hindus all over the world celebrate the Rama Navami festival. The festival is held annually and lasts nine days each time. /VCG Photo

Rama Navami became god after he triumphed over the devil and is considered as the embodiment of righteous and truth. / VCG Photo

Artists mimic the movements of monkey god on the streets. On the birthday of Lord Rami, people will also dress up like other Hindus gods to further celebrate. /VCG Photo