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22 February 2026

Marathi women wait to offer prayers during the Cha Raja Ganesh Chaturthi festival in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on September 5, 2025. Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi, is a Hindu festival that celebrates the arrival of Lord Ganesh to earth from Kailash Parvat with his mother, Goddess Parvati. The iconic Mumbai Cha Raja is a beloved symbol of Ganesh Chaturthi in Mumbai, drawing lakhs of devotees each year in a celebration of faith, unity, and tradition.

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22 February 2026

A man fries a bhatura at a food stall during the Cha Raja Ganesh Chaturthi festival in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on September 5, 2025. Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi, is a Hindu festival celebrating the arrival of Lord Ganesh to earth from Kailash Parvat with his mother, Goddess Parvati. The iconic Mumbai Cha Raja is a beloved symbol of Ganesh Chaturthi in Mumbai, drawing lakhs of devotees each year in a celebration of faith, unity, and tradition.

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22 February 2026

A man fries a bhatura at a food stall during the Cha Raja Ganesh Chaturthi festival in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on September 5, 2025. Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi, is a Hindu festival celebrating the arrival of Lord Ganesh to earth from Kailash Parvat with his mother, Goddess Parvati. The iconic Mumbai Cha Raja is a beloved symbol of Ganesh Chaturthi in Mumbai, drawing lakhs of devotees each year in a celebration of faith, unity, and tradition.

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22 February 2026

The idol of Lord Ganesh is adorned with a garland as prayers are performed during the Cha Raja Ganesh Chaturthi festival in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on September 5, 2025. Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi, is a Hindu festival celebrating the arrival of Lord Ganesh to earth from Kailash Parvat with his mother, Goddess Parvati. The iconic Mumbai Cha Raja is a beloved symbol of Ganesh Chaturthi in Mumbai, drawing lakhs of devotees each year in a celebration of faith, unity, and tradition.

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5 February 2026

Buddhist devotees and international visitors offer prayers at the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on February 5, 2026. Pilgrims venerate the Sacred Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha, which arrive from India with full state honors for a historic week-long exposition. The relics, dating back to the early centuries of the Common Era, are housed in a specialized air-tight display for public viewing.

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1 January 2026

Devotees carry Lord Krishna and Radha idols and dance as they arrive at a temple to participate in the 51st Radha Kalyanam Mahotsavam festival in Kochi, India, on January 1, 2026

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1 January 2026

Devotees carry Lord Krishna and Radha idols as they arrive at a temple to participate in the 51st Radha Kalyanam Mahotsavam festival in Kochi, India, on January 1, 2026.

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21 September 2025

Devotees perform rituals of Mahalaya at a Ganges riverside in Kolkata, India, on September 21, 2025. On Mahalaya, devotees across Bengal and beyond offer prayers at dawn with the recitation of the Chandi Path, marking the arrival of Goddess Durga on earth. Considered the day when the pitru paksha ends and the devipaksha begins in Hindu tradition, Mahalaya holds deep scriptural significance as it symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and heralds the Durga Puja festivities. Hindus believe that if they offer prayers at dawn on Mahalaya for their forefathers, the souls of their ancestors attain moksha and bless them with good fortune.

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21 September 2025

Devotees perform rituals of Mahalaya at a Ganges riverside in Kolkata, India, on September 21, 2025. On Mahalaya, devotees across Bengal and beyond offer prayers at dawn with the recitation of the Chandi Path, marking the arrival of Goddess Durga on earth. Considered the day when the pitru paksha ends and the devipaksha begins in Hindu tradition, Mahalaya holds deep scriptural significance as it symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and heralds the Durga Puja festivities. Hindus believe that if they offer prayers at dawn on Mahalaya for their forefathers, the souls of their ancestors attain moksha and bless them with good fortune.

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21 September 2025

Devotees perform rituals of Mahalaya at a Ganges riverside in Kolkata, India, on September 21, 2025. On Mahalaya, devotees across Bengal and beyond offer prayers at dawn with the recitation of the Chandi Path, marking the arrival of Goddess Durga on earth. Considered the day when the pitru paksha ends and the devipaksha begins in Hindu tradition, Mahalaya holds deep scriptural significance as it symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and heralds the Durga Puja festivities. Hindus believe that if they offer prayers at dawn on Mahalaya for their forefathers, the souls of their ancestors attain moksha and bless them with good fortune.

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21 September 2025

Devotees perform rituals of Mahalaya at a Ganges riverside in Kolkata, India, on September 21, 2025. On Mahalaya, devotees across Bengal and beyond offer prayers at dawn with the recitation of the Chandi Path, marking the arrival of Goddess Durga on earth. Considered the day when the pitru paksha ends and the devipaksha begins in Hindu tradition, Mahalaya holds deep scriptural significance as it symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and heralds the Durga Puja festivities. Hindus believe that if they offer prayers at dawn on Mahalaya for their forefathers, the souls of their ancestors attain moksha and bless them with good fortune.

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21 September 2025

Devotees perform rituals of Mahalaya at a Ganges riverside in Kolkata, India, on September 21, 2025. On Mahalaya, devotees across Bengal and beyond offer prayers at dawn with the recitation of the Chandi Path, marking the arrival of Goddess Durga on earth. Considered the day when the pitru paksha ends and the devipaksha begins in Hindu tradition, Mahalaya holds deep scriptural significance as it symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and heralds the Durga Puja festivities. Hindus believe that if they offer prayers at dawn on Mahalaya for their forefathers, the souls of their ancestors attain moksha and bless them with good fortune.

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21 September 2025

Devotees perform rituals of Mahalaya at a Ganges riverside in Kolkata, India, on September 21, 2025. On Mahalaya, devotees across Bengal and beyond offer prayers at dawn with the recitation of the Chandi Path, marking the arrival of Goddess Durga on earth. Considered the day when the pitru paksha ends and the devipaksha begins in Hindu tradition, Mahalaya holds deep scriptural significance as it symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and heralds the Durga Puja festivities. Hindus believe that if they offer prayers at dawn on Mahalaya for their forefathers, the souls of their ancestors attain moksha and bless them with good fortune.

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21 September 2025

Devotees perform rituals of Mahalaya at a Ganges riverside in Kolkata, India, on September 21, 2025. On Mahalaya, devotees across Bengal and beyond offer prayers at dawn with the recitation of the Chandi Path, marking the arrival of Goddess Durga on earth. Considered the day when the pitru paksha ends and the devipaksha begins in Hindu tradition, Mahalaya holds deep scriptural significance as it symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and heralds the Durga Puja festivities. Hindus believe that if they offer prayers at dawn on Mahalaya for their forefathers, the souls of their ancestors attain moksha and bless them with good fortune.

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21 September 2025

Devotees perform rituals of Mahalaya at a Ganges riverside in Kolkata, India, on September 21, 2025. On Mahalaya, devotees across Bengal and beyond offer prayers at dawn with the recitation of the Chandi Path, marking the arrival of Goddess Durga on earth. Considered the day when the pitru paksha ends and the devipaksha begins in Hindu tradition, Mahalaya holds deep scriptural significance as it symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and heralds the Durga Puja festivities. Hindus believe that if they offer prayers at dawn on Mahalaya for their forefathers, the souls of their ancestors attain moksha and bless them with good fortune.

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21 September 2025

Devotees perform rituals of Mahalaya at a Ganges riverside in Kolkata, India, on September 21, 2025. On Mahalaya, devotees across Bengal and beyond offer prayers at dawn with the recitation of the Chandi Path, marking the arrival of Goddess Durga on earth. Considered the day when the pitru paksha ends and the devipaksha begins in Hindu tradition, Mahalaya holds deep scriptural significance as it symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and heralds the Durga Puja festivities. Hindus believe that if they offer prayers at dawn on Mahalaya for their forefathers, the souls of their ancestors attain moksha and bless them with good fortune.

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