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6 October 2025

The full moon in October, known as the Hunter's Moon -- also this year's Harvest Moon and the first supermoon of the year -- is seen through the branches and leaves of trees in a forest at Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on October 6, 2025. The Harvest Moon is the full moon closest to the autumnal equinox. Historically, its bright light helped farmers complete their harvests, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.

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6 October 2025

The full moon in October, known as the Hunter's Moon -- also this year's Harvest Moon and the first supermoon of the year -- is seen through the branches and leaves of trees in a forest at Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on October 6, 2025. The Harvest Moon is the full moon closest to the autumnal equinox. Historically, its bright light helped farmers complete their harvests, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.

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6 October 2025

The full moon in October, known as the Hunter's Moon -- also this year's Harvest Moon and the first supermoon of the year -- is seen through the branches and leaves of trees in a forest at Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on October 6, 2025. The Harvest Moon is the full moon closest to the autumnal equinox. Historically, its bright light helped farmers complete their harvests, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.

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6 October 2025

The full moon in October, known as the Hunter's Moon -- also this year's Harvest Moon and the first supermoon of the year -- is seen through the branches and leaves of trees in a forest at Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on October 6, 2025. The Harvest Moon is the full moon closest to the autumnal equinox. Historically, its bright light helped farmers complete their harvests, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.

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6 October 2025

The full moon in October, known as the Hunter's Moon -- also this year's Harvest Moon and the first supermoon of the year -- is seen through the branches and leaves of trees in a forest at Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on October 6, 2025. The Harvest Moon is the full moon closest to the autumnal equinox. Historically, its bright light helped farmers complete their harvests, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.

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6 October 2025

The full moon in October, known as the Hunter's Moon -- also this year's Harvest Moon and the first supermoon of the year -- is seen through the branches and leaves of trees in a forest at Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on October 6, 2025. The Harvest Moon is the full moon closest to the autumnal equinox. Historically, its bright light helped farmers complete their harvests, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.

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6 October 2025

The full moon in October, known as the Hunter's Moon -- also this year's Harvest Moon and the first supermoon of the year -- is seen through the branches and leaves of trees in a forest at Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on October 6, 2025. The Harvest Moon is the full moon closest to the autumnal equinox. Historically, its bright light helped farmers complete their harvests, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.

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6 October 2025

The full moon in October, known as the Hunter's Moon -- also this year's Harvest Moon and the first supermoon of the year -- is seen through the branches and leaves of trees in a forest at Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on October 6, 2025. The Harvest Moon is the full moon closest to the autumnal equinox. Historically, its bright light helped farmers complete their harvests, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.

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6 October 2025

The full moon in October, known as the Hunter's Moon -- also this year's Harvest Moon and the first supermoon of the year -- is seen through the branches and leaves of trees in a forest at Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on October 6, 2025. The Harvest Moon is the full moon closest to the autumnal equinox. Historically, its bright light helped farmers complete their harvests, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.

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6 October 2025

The full moon in October, known as the Hunter's Moon -- also this year's Harvest Moon and the first supermoon of the year -- is seen through the branches and leaves of trees in a forest at Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on October 6, 2025. The Harvest Moon is the full moon closest to the autumnal equinox. Historically, its bright light helped farmers complete their harvests, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.

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30 September 2025

Priests of the Ramakrishna Mission worship a living goddess 'Kumari' in front of a clay image of the Hindu goddess Durga during a ritual at Belur Math, about 25 kilometers (16 miles) north of Kolkata, India, on September 30, 2025. A girl between 5 to 10 years of age is worshipped as Kumari or living goddess during Durga Puja, a five-day festival dedicated to the Goddess Durga, which ends with the immersion of the clay idols on October 2. Durga Puja is first celebrated at Belur Math in 1901, initiated by Swami Vivekananda, who introduces the worship of Mother Durga in an image, breaking from the previous practice of simple chanting by Sri Ramakrishna's disciples.

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30 September 2025

Priests of the Ramakrishna Mission worship a living goddess 'Kumari' in front of a clay image of the Hindu goddess Durga during a ritual at Belur Math, about 25 kilometers (16 miles) north of Kolkata, India, on September 30, 2025. A girl between 5 to 10 years of age is worshipped as Kumari or living goddess during Durga Puja, a five-day festival dedicated to the Goddess Durga, which ends with the immersion of the clay idols on October 2. Durga Puja is first celebrated at Belur Math in 1901, initiated by Swami Vivekananda, who introduces the worship of Mother Durga in an image, breaking from the previous practice of simple chanting by Sri Ramakrishna's disciples.

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30 September 2025

Priests of the Ramakrishna Mission worship a living goddess 'Kumari' in front of a clay image of the Hindu goddess Durga during a ritual at Belur Math, about 25 kilometers (16 miles) north of Kolkata, India, on September 30, 2025. A girl between 5 to 10 years of age is worshipped as Kumari or living goddess during Durga Puja, a five-day festival dedicated to the Goddess Durga, which ends with the immersion of the clay idols on October 2. Durga Puja is first celebrated at Belur Math in 1901, initiated by Swami Vivekananda, who introduces the worship of Mother Durga in an image, breaking from the previous practice of simple chanting by Sri Ramakrishna's disciples.

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30 September 2025

Priests of the Ramakrishna Mission worship a living goddess 'Kumari' in front of a clay image of the Hindu goddess Durga during a ritual at Belur Math, about 25 kilometers (16 miles) north of Kolkata, India, on September 30, 2025. A girl between 5 to 10 years of age is worshipped as Kumari or living goddess during Durga Puja, a five-day festival dedicated to the Goddess Durga, which ends with the immersion of the clay idols on October 2. Durga Puja is first celebrated at Belur Math in 1901, initiated by Swami Vivekananda, who introduces the worship of Mother Durga in an image, breaking from the previous practice of simple chanting by Sri Ramakrishna's disciples.

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30 September 2025

Priests of the Ramakrishna Mission worship a living goddess 'Kumari' in front of a clay image of the Hindu goddess Durga during a ritual at Belur Math, about 25 kilometers (16 miles) north of Kolkata, India, on September 30, 2025. A girl between 5 to 10 years of age is worshipped as Kumari or living goddess during Durga Puja, a five-day festival dedicated to the Goddess Durga, which ends with the immersion of the clay idols on October 2. Durga Puja is first celebrated at Belur Math in 1901, initiated by Swami Vivekananda, who introduces the worship of Mother Durga in an image, breaking from the previous practice of simple chanting by Sri Ramakrishna's disciples.

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30 September 2025

Priests of the Ramakrishna Mission worship a living goddess 'Kumari' in front of a clay image of the Hindu goddess Durga during a ritual at Belur Math, about 25 kilometers (16 miles) north of Kolkata, India, on September 30, 2025. A girl between 5 to 10 years of age is worshipped as Kumari or living goddess during Durga Puja, a five-day festival dedicated to the Goddess Durga, which ends with the immersion of the clay idols on October 2. Durga Puja is first celebrated at Belur Math in 1901, initiated by Swami Vivekananda, who introduces the worship of Mother Durga in an image, breaking from the previous practice of simple chanting by Sri Ramakrishna's disciples.

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