Editorial photo #13231048 Religion and Belief

India Jonbeel Festival

Roosters attack each other during a cockfight as part of the Jonbeel 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: #13231048
Date taken: 23 January 2026
Location: —
Photographer: Anuwar Hazarika/NurPhoto
Category: Religion and Belief

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Roosters cockfight Jonbeel festival Jagiroad Guwahati India tribal communities Tiwa Karbi Khasi Jaintia hills participation harmony brotherhood tribes communities exchange goods barter system Anuwar Hazarika NurPhoto cultural event traditional celebration tribal festival social gathering unity heritage regional event cultural exchange indigenous practices traditional customs Northeast India.