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'Chillai-Kalan' Begins In Kashmir Valley
People warm themselves around a bonfire on a cold morning in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on December 21, 2024. The 40-day harsh winter period, locally referred to as 'Chillai-Kalan,' begins with the valley experiencing the coldest night in three decades at -8.5 degrees. (Photo by Firdous Nazir/NurPhoto)
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| Photo ID | #11885193 |
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| Photographer | Firdous Nazir/NurPhoto |
| Category | Human Interest |
| Copyright | © 2026 NurPhoto - Firdous Nazir/NurPhoto |
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