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#13206811

17 January 2026

Bamni Falls, nestled within the Ajodhya Hills in Purulia, West Bengal, is a scenic, offbeat natural attraction known for its captivating, cascading water flowing over rugged, boulder-strewn terrain. It is famous for its tranquil, dense forest surroundings, steep trekking trail with narrow stairs, and serene, unspoiled environment. The waterfall cascades down in stages, with distinct levels, including around 350 to 750 steps, through rocky, hilly terrain. Visiting the falls can be hazardous, particularly during the monsoon season. Risks include flash floods, extremely slippery rocks, and strong currents. Other dangers are fatal selfies, falling from steep, unguarded cliffs, and leech infestations. Here, mass tourists have fun and take selfies while standing on wet slippery rocks, while some even go into the waterfall and collect the water, at a place where a death occurs just a few days ago in Ajodhya Hill, Purulia, West Bengal, India, on January 11, 2026.

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#13206816

17 January 2026

Bamni Falls, located within the Ajodhya Hills in Purulia, West Bengal, is a natural attraction known for its cascading water flowing over rugged, boulder-strewn terrain. It is famous for its tranquil, dense forest surroundings, steep trekking trail with narrow stairs, and serene environment. The waterfall cascades down in stages, with distinct levels, including around 350 to 750 steps through rocky, hilly terrain. Visiting the falls is hazardous, particularly during the monsoon season, with risks including flash floods, extremely slippery rocks, and strong currents. Other dangers include taking selfies near steep, unguarded cliffs and leech infestations. Mass tourists stand on wet slippery rocks, take selfies, and some even go into the waterfall and collect water, at a place where a death occurred just a few days ago in Ajodhya Hill, Purulia, West Bengal, India, on January 11, 2026.

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#13206826

17 January 2026

Bamni Falls, nestled within the Ajodhya Hills in Purulia, West Bengal, is a scenic, offbeat natural attraction known for its captivating, cascading water flowing over rugged, boulder-strewn terrain. It is famous for its tranquil, dense forest surroundings, steep trekking trail with narrow stairs, and serene, unspoiled environment. The waterfall cascades down in stages, with distinct levels, including around 350 to 750 steps, through rocky, hilly terrain. Visiting the falls can be hazardous, particularly during the monsoon season. Risks include flash floods, extremely slippery rocks, and strong currents. Other dangers are fatal selfies, falling from steep, unguarded cliffs, and leech infestations. Here, mass tourists have fun and take selfies while standing on wet slippery rocks, while some even go into the waterfall and collect the water, at a place where a death occurs just a few days ago in Ajodhya Hill, Purulia, West Bengal, India, on January 11, 2026.

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#13206839

17 January 2026

Bamni Falls, nestled within the Ajodhya Hills in Purulia, West Bengal, is a scenic, offbeat natural attraction known for its captivating, cascading water flowing over rugged, boulder-strewn terrain. It is famous for its tranquil, dense forest surroundings, steep trekking trail with narrow stairs, and serene, unspoiled environment. The waterfall cascades down in stages, with distinct levels, including around 350 to 750 steps, through rocky, hilly terrain. Visiting the falls can be hazardous, particularly during the monsoon season. Risks include flash floods, extremely slippery rocks, and strong currents. Other dangers are fatal selfies, falling from steep, unguarded cliffs, and leech infestations. Mass tourists have fun and take selfies while standing on wet slippery rocks, while some even go into the waterfall and collect the water, at a place where a death occurs just a few days ago in Ajodhya Hill, Purulia, West Bengal, India, on January 11, 2026.

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#13206843

17 January 2026

Bamni Falls, nestled within the Ajodhya Hills in Purulia, West Bengal, is a scenic, offbeat natural attraction known for its captivating, cascading water flowing over rugged, boulder-strewn terrain. It is famous for its tranquil, dense forest surroundings, steep trekking trail with narrow stairs, and serene, unspoiled environment. The waterfall cascades down in stages, with distinct levels, including around 350 to 750 steps, through rocky, hilly terrain. Visiting the falls can be hazardous, particularly during the monsoon season. Risks include flash floods, extremely slippery rocks, and strong currents. Other dangers are fatal selfies, falling from steep, unguarded cliffs, and leech infestations. Here, mass tourists have fun and take selfies while standing on wet slippery rocks, while some even go into the waterfall and collect the water, at a place where a death occurs just a few days ago in Ajodhya Hill, Purulia, West Bengal, India, on January 11, 2026.

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17 January 2026

Bamni Falls, located within the Ajodhya Hills in Purulia, West Bengal, is a natural attraction known for its cascading water flowing over rugged, boulder-strewn terrain. It is famous for its tranquil, dense forest surroundings, steep trekking trail with narrow stairs, and serene environment. The waterfall cascades down in stages, with distinct levels, including around 350 to 750 steps through rocky, hilly terrain. Visiting the falls can be hazardous, particularly during the monsoon season, with risks including flash floods, extremely slippery rocks, and strong currents. Other dangers include taking selfies near steep, unguarded cliffs and leech infestations. Mass tourists stand on wet slippery rocks, take selfies, and some even go into the waterfall and collect water, at a place where a death occurred just a few days ago in Ajodhya Hill, Purulia, West Bengal, India, on January 11, 2026.

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#13180351

11 January 2026

A jockey spurs a bull during the Pacu Jawi horse racing in the Tanah Datar rice fields in West Sumatra, Indonesia, on January 1, 2026. Pacu Jawi is held again in early 2026, rotating monthly between sub-districts, as an effort to continue the local tradition and attract tourists to Tanah Datar following the flash floods and landslides in West Sumatra.

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#13180352

11 January 2026

A jockey spurs a bull during the Pacu Jawi horse racing in the Tanah Datar rice fields in West Sumatra, Indonesia, on January 1, 2026. Pacu Jawi is held again in early 2026, rotating monthly between sub-districts, as an effort to continue the local tradition and attract tourists to Tanah Datar following the flash floods and landslides in West Sumatra.

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#13180354

11 January 2026

A jockey spurs a bull during the Pacu Jawi horse racing in the Tanah Datar rice fields in West Sumatra, Indonesia, on January 1, 2026. Pacu Jawi is held again in early 2026, rotating monthly between sub-districts, as an effort to continue the local tradition and attract tourists to Tanah Datar following the flash floods and landslides in West Sumatra.

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#13180355

11 January 2026

A jockey spurs a bull during the Pacu Jawi horse racing in the Tanah Datar rice fields in West Sumatra, Indonesia, on January 1, 2026. Pacu Jawi is held again in early 2026, rotating monthly between sub-districts, as an effort to continue the local tradition and attract tourists to Tanah Datar following the flash floods and landslides in West Sumatra.

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#13180356

11 January 2026

A jockey spurs a bull during the Pacu Jawi horse racing in the Tanah Datar rice fields in West Sumatra, Indonesia, on January 1, 2026. Pacu Jawi is held again in early 2026, rotating monthly between sub-districts, as an effort to continue the local tradition and attract tourists to Tanah Datar following the flash floods and landslides in West Sumatra.

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#13180358

11 January 2026

A jockey spurs a bull during the Pacu Jawi horse racing in the Tanah Datar rice fields in West Sumatra, Indonesia, on January 1, 2026. Pacu Jawi is held again in early 2026, rotating monthly between sub-districts, as an effort to continue the local tradition and attract tourists to Tanah Datar following the flash floods and landslides in West Sumatra.

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#13180359

11 January 2026

A jockey spurs a bull during the Pacu Jawi horse racing in the Tanah Datar rice fields in West Sumatra, Indonesia, on January 1, 2026. Pacu Jawi is held again in early 2026, rotating monthly between sub-districts, as an effort to continue the local tradition and attract tourists to Tanah Datar following the flash floods and landslides in West Sumatra.

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11 January 2026

A jockey spurs a bull during the Pacu Jawi horse racing in the Tanah Datar rice fields in West Sumatra, Indonesia, on January 1, 2026. Pacu Jawi is held again in early 2026, rotating monthly between sub-districts, as an effort to continue the local tradition and attract tourists to Tanah Datar following the flash floods and landslides in West Sumatra.

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#13180361

11 January 2026

A jockey spurs a bull during the Pacu Jawi horse racing in the Tanah Datar rice fields in West Sumatra, Indonesia, on January 1, 2026. Pacu Jawi is held again in early 2026, rotating monthly between sub-districts, as an effort to continue the local tradition and attract tourists to Tanah Datar following the flash floods and landslides in West Sumatra.

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11 January 2026

A jockey spurs a bull during the Pacu Jawi horse racing in the Tanah Datar rice fields in West Sumatra, Indonesia, on January 1, 2026. Pacu Jawi is held again in early 2026, rotating monthly between sub-districts, as an effort to continue the local tradition and attract tourists to Tanah Datar following the flash floods and landslides in West Sumatra.

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