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Narali Purnima Festival In Mumbai

A woman dressed as a deity carries a decorated pot on her head as part of rituals during Narali Purnima, a traditional festival celebrated by the fishing community to mark the beginning of the fishing season, in Mumbai, India, on August 8, 2025. The festival involves offering coconuts to the sea to seek blessings for a bountiful catch and protection from the ocean. (Photo by Indranil Aditya/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #12625970
Date taken: 8 August 2025
Location: —
Photographer: Indranil Aditya/NurPhoto
Category: Human Interest

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