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Tarpan Ritual During Mahalaya Prayers In India

A child performs the 'Tarpan' ritual during Mahalaya prayers, also known as Pitru Paksha, at the Brahmaputra River in Guwahati, India, on October 2, 2024. Mahalaya is observed seven days before the Hindu festival Durga Puja, with devotees offering prayers to pay obeisance to their deceased forefathers. (Photo by David Talukdar/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID	#11631227
Date Taken	2 October 2024
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Photographer	David Talukdar/NurPhoto
Category	Religion and Belief
Copyright	© 2025 NurPhoto - David Talukdar/NurPhoto

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