Editorial photo #13573829 Religion and Belief

Bikat Kali Puja Festival Celebrated

Devotees wearing handcrafted wooden masks perform the traditional Mukha Naach through a rice field towards a house during the annual Bikat Kali Puja festival in Hili village along the India-Bangladesh border on April 13, 2026. Participants move from house to house, their masked performances blending devotion and folklore, as villagers gather to witness and contribute offerings. The vibrant ritual forms an integral part of the festivities dedicated to Kali in her fierce Bikat form. (Photo by Rupak De Chowdhuri/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #13573829
Date taken: 13 April 2026
Location: —
Photographer: Rupak De Chowdhuri/NurPhoto
Category: Religion and Belief

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