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2 September 2025

The chariot of the Living God Ganesh is seen during the preparations ahead of the Indra Jatra festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 2, 2025. Ganesh is revered as one of the principal deities whose presence brings blessings and protection during the celebrations.

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2 September 2025

The chariot of the Living God Ganesh is seen during the preparations ahead of the Indra Jatra festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 2, 2025. Ganesh is revered as one of the principal deities whose presence brings blessings and protection during the celebrations.

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24 August 2025

A person looks at a Ganesh idol covered by plastic due to rain in Kolkata, India, on August 24, 2025.

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24 August 2025

A Ganesh idol is covered by plastic due to rain in Kolkata, India, on August 24, 2025.

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22 August 2025

Indian artisans cover the idols to protect them from rain as they work on idols of the elephant-headed Hindu god Lord Ganesha at the workshop known as Kumartuli, ahead of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival in Siliguri, India, on August 22, 2025.

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22 August 2025

Indian artisans cover the idols to protect them from rain as they work on idols of the elephant-headed Hindu god Lord Ganesha at the workshop known as Kumartuli, ahead of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival in Siliguri, India, on August 22, 2025.

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22 August 2025

Indian artisans cover the idols to protect them from rain as they work on idols of the elephant-headed Hindu god Lord Ganesha at the workshop known as Kumartuli, ahead of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival in Siliguri, India, on August 22, 2025.

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22 August 2025

Indian artisans cover the idols to protect them from rain as they work on idols of the elephant-headed Hindu god Lord Ganesha at the workshop known as Kumartuli, ahead of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival in Siliguri, India, on August 22, 2025.

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22 August 2025

Indian artisans cover the idols to protect them from rain as they work on idols of the elephant-headed Hindu god Lord Ganesha at the workshop known as Kumartuli, ahead of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival in Siliguri, India, on August 22, 2025.

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8 August 2025

A woman dressed as a deity carries a decorated pot on her head as part of rituals during Narali Purnima, a traditional festival celebrated by the fishing community to mark the beginning of the fishing season, in Mumbai, India, on August 8, 2025. The festival involves offering coconuts to the sea to seek blessings for a bountiful catch and protection from the ocean.

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8 August 2025

A woman dressed as a deity carries a decorated pot on her head as part of rituals during Narali Purnima, a traditional festival celebrated by the fishing community to mark the beginning of the fishing season, in Mumbai, India, on August 8, 2025. The festival involves offering coconuts to the sea to seek blessings for a bountiful catch and protection from the ocean.

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8 August 2025

A woman dressed as a deity carries a decorated pot on her head as part of rituals during Narali Purnima, a traditional festival celebrated by the fishing community to mark the beginning of the fishing season, in Mumbai, India, on August 8, 2025. The festival involves offering coconuts to the sea to seek blessings for a bountiful catch and protection from the ocean.

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8 August 2025

A woman dressed as a deity carries a decorated pot on her head as part of rituals during Narali Purnima, a traditional festival celebrated by the fishing community to mark the beginning of the fishing season, in Mumbai, India, on August 8, 2025. The festival involves offering coconuts to the sea to seek blessings for a bountiful catch and protection from the ocean.

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5 July 2025

A devotee chants during the Agemo Festival in Mosan, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria, on July 2, 2025. The Agemo Festival is a significant indigenous religious festival among the Ijebu people of Western Nigeria, held between July and August to showcase rich cultural elements such as storytelling, dance, music, and elaborate costumes. The festival and accompanying rituals are celebrated to honor the spirit deity Agemo, who is believed to be a protector of children and who safeguards the Ijebus' future through its blessing.

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5 July 2025

The Agemo Masquerade takes place during the Agemo Festival in Mosan, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria, on July 2, 2025. The Agemo Festival is a significant indigenous religious festival among the Ijebu people of Western Nigeria, occurring between July and August. It showcases cultural elements such as storytelling, dance, music, and elaborate costumes. The festival and accompanying rituals honor the spirit deity Agemo, who is believed to be a protector of children and safeguards the Ijebus' future through its blessing.

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5 July 2025

A devotee chants during the Agemo Festival in Mosan, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria, on July 2, 2025. The Agemo Festival is a significant indigenous religious festival among the Ijebu people of Western Nigeria, held between July and August to showcase rich cultural elements such as storytelling, dance, music, and elaborate costumes. The festival and accompanying rituals are celebrated to honor the spirit deity Agemo, who is believed to be a protector of children and who safeguards the Ijebus' future through its blessing.

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