Editorial photo #13428032 Religion and Belief

Panchu Dola Melana Festival In Odisha On Mar 9, 2026

Devotees perform a traditional dance before carrying idols of Hindu gods and goddesses through the waters of Chilika Lake during the 150-year-old Panchu Dola Melana festival in Parikuda village, Odisha, India, on March 9, 2026. (Photo by Rupak De Chowdhuri/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #13428032
Date taken: 9 March 2026
Location: —
Photographer: Rupak De Chowdhuri/NurPhoto
Category: Religion and Belief

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