Editorial photo #13231037 Religion and Belief

India Jonbeel Festival

Indian villagers hold their cocks as they wait to start a traditional cockfight at the Jonbeel Mela festival near Jagiroad, about 75 kilometers (47 miles) east of Guwahati, India, on January 23, 2026. Tribal communities like Tiwa, Karbi, Khasi, and Jaintia from nearby hills participate in large numbers in the festival that signifies harmony and brotherhood among various tribes and communities and exchange goods through an established barter system. (Photo by Anuwar Hazarika/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #13231037
Date taken: 23 January 2026
Location: —
Photographer: Anuwar Hazarika/NurPhoto
Category: Religion and Belief

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Indian villagers cock fight Jonbeel Mela festival Jagiroad Guwahati India tribal communities Tiwa Karbi Khasi Jaintia nearby hills large numbers harmony brotherhood tribes communities exchange goods barter system Anuwar Hazarika NurPhoto traditional participation east January 23 2026 tribal festival cultural event barter trade social gathering cultural exchange ethnic diversity community festival tribal harmony traditional practices cultural heritage.