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29 December 2025

An adult cicada (order Hemiptera, family Cicadidae) is photographed in the municipality of Araruama, Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil. Cicadas are characterized by robust bodies, prominent compound eyes, and transparent membranous wings with distinct venation. In many regions of Brazil, cicadas are popularly associated with periods of intense heat, as their loud mating calls become more frequent during hot weather, on december 28, 2025.

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29 December 2025

An adult cicada (order Hemiptera, family Cicadidae) is photographed in the municipality of Araruama, Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil. Cicadas are characterized by robust bodies, prominent compound eyes, and transparent membranous wings with distinct venation. In many regions of Brazil, cicadas are popularly associated with periods of intense heat, as their loud mating calls become more frequent during hot weather, on december 28, 2025.

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29 December 2025

An adult cicada (order Hemiptera, family Cicadidae) is photographed in the municipality of Araruama, Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil. Cicadas are characterized by robust bodies, prominent compound eyes, and transparent membranous wings with distinct venation. In many regions of Brazil, cicadas are popularly associated with periods of intense heat, as their loud mating calls become more frequent during hot weather

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7 August 2025

A person poses with his donkey before the fireworks display marking the closing of the Feast of the Holy Trinity in the town of Culhuacan, Mexico City, on August 6, 2025.

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23 April 2025

Thousands of devotees gather in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh, on April 14, 2025, to observe Charak Puja, a Hindu folk festival dedicated to Lord Shiva. Devotees pierce their backs with hooks and swing from tall structures in acts of intense devotion and penance, marking the Bengali New Year with spiritual zeal and centuries-old tradition.

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23 April 2025

Thousands of devotees gather in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh, on April 14, 2025, to observe Charak Puja, a Hindu folk festival dedicated to Lord Shiva. Devotees pierce their backs with hooks and swing from tall structures in acts of intense devotion and penance, marking the Bengali New Year with spiritual zeal and centuries-old tradition.

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23 April 2025

Thousands of devotees gather in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh, on April 14, 2025, to observe Charak Puja, a Hindu folk festival dedicated to Lord Shiva. Devotees pierce their backs with hooks and swing from tall structures in acts of intense devotion and penance, marking the Bengali New Year with spiritual zeal and centuries-old tradition.

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23 April 2025

Thousands of devotees gather in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh, on April 14, 2025, to observe Charak Puja, a Hindu folk festival dedicated to Lord Shiva. Devotees pierce their backs with hooks and swing from tall structures in acts of intense devotion and penance, marking the Bengali New Year with spiritual zeal and centuries-old tradition.

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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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4 April 2025

A woman performs a prayer ritual at the incense altar outside the ornate entrance of Dinh Cau Temple in Phu Quoc, Vietnam, on April 4, 2025. The temple overlooks the sea and is decorated with vibrant carvings and traditional motifs, making it a prominent destination for spiritual reflection and coastal sightseeing.

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30 March 2025

Vermicelli, especially the ''Chikon Semai'' from the northern districts of Bangladesh, on march 29, 2025, gains popularity across the country, particularly as a traditional ingredient for Eid-ul-Fitr. During this time, many seasonal workers are employed on a contract basis in the vermicelli factories due to the surge in demand. The local vermicelli industry is known for its high quality, and in recent years, a small quantity is exported to Middle Eastern countries after fulfilling local needs. Seasonal workers hang the vermicelli on bamboo frames under the intense midday sun, drying it as part of the traditional process.

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#12211859

30 March 2025

Vermicelli, especially the ''Chikon Semai'' from the northern districts of Bangladesh, on march 29, 2025, gains popularity across the country, particularly as a traditional ingredient for Eid-ul-Fitr. During this time, many seasonal workers are employed on a contract basis in the vermicelli factories due to the surge in demand. The local vermicelli industry is known for its high quality, and in recent years, a small quantity is exported to Middle Eastern countries after fulfilling local needs. Seasonal workers hang the vermicelli on bamboo frames under the intense midday sun, drying it as part of the traditional process.

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#12211861

30 March 2025

Vermicelli, especially the ''Chikon Semai'' from the northern districts of Bangladesh, on march 29, 2025, gains popularity across the country, particularly as a traditional ingredient for Eid-ul-Fitr. During this time, many seasonal workers are employed on a contract basis in the vermicelli factories due to the surge in demand. The local vermicelli industry is known for its high quality, and in recent years, a small quantity is exported to Middle Eastern countries after fulfilling local needs. Seasonal workers hang the vermicelli on bamboo frames under the intense midday sun, drying it as part of the traditional process.

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