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13 April 2025

A devotee hurls fire inside a temple as part of a ritual marking the conclusion of a religious procession for the Gajan festival in North 24 Pargana District, India, on April 13, 2025. Hundreds of devout followers gather to perform intense acts of devotion, seeking the favor of the Hindu god Shiva. The Gajan festival, observed with fervent rituals and symbolic penance, coincides with the end of the Bengali calendar year and is believed to help fulfill the wishes of participants.

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13 April 2025

A devotee hurls fire inside a temple as part of a ritual marking the conclusion of a religious procession for the Gajan festival in North 24 Pargana District, India, on April 13, 2025. Hundreds of devout followers gather to perform intense acts of devotion, seeking the favor of the Hindu god Shiva. The Gajan festival, observed with fervent rituals and symbolic penance, coincides with the end of the Bengali calendar year and is believed to help fulfill the wishes of participants.

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13 April 2025

A devotee hurls fire toward a temple as part of a ritual marking the conclusion of a religious procession for the Gajan festival in North 24 Pargana District, India, on April 13, 2025. Hundreds of devout followers gather to perform intense acts of devotion, seeking the favor of the Hindu god Shiva. The Gajan festival, observed with fervent rituals and symbolic penance, coincides with the end of the Bengali calendar year and is believed to help fulfill the wishes of participants.

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13 April 2025

A devotee hurls fire toward a temple as part of a ritual marking the conclusion of a religious procession for the Gajan festival in North 24 Pargana District, India, on April 13, 2025. Hundreds of devout followers gather to perform intense acts of devotion, seeking the favor of the Hindu god Shiva. The Gajan festival, observed with fervent rituals and symbolic penance, coincides with the end of the Bengali calendar year and is believed to help fulfill the wishes of participants.

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6 April 2025

Hindu devotees participate in a religious procession marking the birthday of the Hindu deity Rama as they observe the Ram Navami festival in Howrah, India, on April 6, 2025.

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6 April 2025

Hindu devotees participate in a religious procession marking the birthday of the Hindu deity Rama as they observe the Ram Navami festival in Howrah, India, on April 6, 2025.

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6 April 2025

Hindu devotees participate in a religious procession marking the birthday of the Hindu deity Rama as they observe the Ram Navami festival in Howrah, India, on April 6, 2025.

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6 April 2025

Hindu devotees hold swords and participate in a religious procession marking the birthday of the Hindu deity Rama as they observe the Ram Navami festival in Howrah, India, on April 6, 2025.

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6 April 2025

Hindu devotees dress as Hindu deities Rama and his wife Sita, along with the monkey god Hanuman, and participate in a religious procession marking the birthday of the Hindu deity Rama as they observe the Ram Navami festival in Howrah, India, on April 6, 2025.

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11 February 2025

The Chief of the Medan City Resort Police, Commissioner Gidion, is present to ensure safety during the visit of Bobby Afif Nasution, the newly appointed Governor of North Sumatra for the term spanning from 2025 to 2030. This election period coincides with the celebration of the Thaipusam procession in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia. The event exemplifies the region's multicultural character and serves as a significant religious observance and an integral aspect of the local cultural heritage. Thaipusam presents economic opportunities and enhances tourism, thereby making a substantial contribution to Medan's multicultural identity. Its capability to attract visitors further solidifies the city's standing as a vibrant cultural destination.

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25 June 2017

The devotees are walking in the procession with books on lord jagannath in their hands to sell them out in Kolkata, India on 25.6.2017.Rath Yatra or the cart festival is more than 5000 years old festival which is mainly celebrated in Puri, Orissa with great zeal. This eminent festival marks the return of Lord Krishna to Vrindavan with his elder brother balabhadra and sister Subhadra. The rath yatra is a journey in a chariot accompanied by the public and it is usually celebrated in the month of June or July. Rath yatra is also celebrated in different parts of West Bengal under the supervision of the Iscon temple.

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25 June 2017

Thousands of devotees have taken part in this holy procession with great respect, to seek the blessings of lord jagannath during rath yatra in Kolkata, India on 25.6.2017.Rath Yatra or the cart festival is more than 5000 years old festival which is mainly celebrated in Puri, Orissa with great zeal. This eminent festival marks the return of Lord Krishna to Vrindavan with his elder brother balabhadra and sister Subhadra. The rath yatra is a journey in a chariot accompanied by the public and it is usually celebrated in the month of June or July. Rath yatra is also celebrated in different parts of West Bengal under the supervision of the Iscon temple.

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25 June 2017

Thousands of devotees have taken part in this holy procession with great respect, to seek the blessings of lord jagannath during rath yatra in Kolkata, India on 25.6.2017.Rath Yatra or the cart festival is more than 5000 years old festival which is mainly celebrated in Puri, Orissa with great zeal. This eminent festival marks the return of Lord Krishna to Vrindavan with his elder brother balabhadra and sister Subhadra. The rath yatra is a journey in a chariot accompanied by the public and it is usually celebrated in the month of June or July. Rath yatra is also celebrated in different parts of West Bengal under the supervision of the Iscon temple.

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25 June 2017

Foreigners have also joined the procession along with the Indian devotees during Iskon rath yatra in Kolkata, India on 25.6.2017.Rath Yatra or the cart festival is more than 5000 years old festival which is mainly celebrated in Puri, Orissa with great zeal. This eminent festival marks the return of Lord Krishna to Vrindavan with his elder brother balabhadra and sister Subhadra. The rath yatra is a journey in a chariot accompanied by the public and it is usually celebrated in the month of June or July. Rath yatra is also celebrated in different parts of West Bengal under the supervision of the Iscon temple.

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25 June 2017

A devotee is walking in the procession with his daughter on his shoulders as she is too small to walk herself in the procession during rath yatra in Kolkata, India on 25.6.2017. Rath Yatra or the cart festival is more than 5000 years old festival which is mainly celebrated in Puri, Orissa with great zeal. This eminent festival marks the return of Lord Krishna to Vrindavan with his elder brother balabhadra and sister Subhadra. The rath yatra is a journey in a chariot accompanied by the public and it is usually celebrated in the month of June or July. Rath yatra is also celebrated in different parts of West Bengal under the supervision of the Iscon temple.

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25 June 2017

A devotee has dressed up like lord krishna to take part in the procession of Iskon rathyatra in Kolkata, India on 25.6.2017.Rath Yatra or the cart festival is more than 5000 years old festival which is mainly celebrated in Puri, Orissa with great zeal. This eminent festival marks the return of Lord Krishna to Vrindavan with his elder brother balabhadra and sister Subhadra. The rath yatra is a journey in a chariot accompanied by the public and it is usually celebrated in the month of June or July. Rath yatra is also celebrated in different parts of West Bengal under the supervision of the Iscon temple.

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