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Hindu Festivals In India
Hundreds of young Hindu girls are being worshipped as 'Kumari' by devotees during the Ramnavami festival at Adyapith Kali temple near Kolkata, India, on April 17, 2024. More than 2000 girls aged between 5 to 12 years are being worshipped as 'Kumari', or virgins, as part of the festivities coinciding with the Hindu Navratras, or nine nights, festival. (Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/NurPhoto)
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| Photo ID | #11155159 |
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| Photographer | Debajyoti Chakraborty/NurPhoto |
| Category | Religion and Belief |
| Copyright | © 2026 NurPhoto - Debajyoti Chakraborty/NurPhoto |
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