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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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7 September 2025

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 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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7 September 2025

An idol of Lord Ganesh is present as prayers are performed during the Cha Raja Ganesh Chaturthi festival in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on September 05, 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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7 September 2025

A Hindu priest performs 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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7 September 2025

A woman performs aarti 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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7 September 2025

A woman performs aarti 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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