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42nd Cochin Carnival Rally At Fort Kochi

Panchuruli Theyyam (left) and Koragajja Theyyam performers participate during the 42nd Cochin Carnival in Fort Kochi, India, on January 1, 2026. The Carnival is held annually to welcome the start of the New Year. (Photo by Sivaram Venkitasubramanian/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #13147359
Date taken: 1 January 2026
Location: —
Photographer: Sivaram Venkitasubramanian/NurPhoto
Category: Human Interest

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