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27 December 2025

Chhinnamasta, also known as Chhinnamastika or Chhinnamasta Kali, is a Hindu goddess symbolizing both aspects of Devi - a life-giver and a life-taker. The Hindu goddess Chhinnamasta holds significant importance in both Tantric and Tibetan Buddhism, where she is known as Chinnamunda or Trikaya-vajrayogini. She embodies contradictions, representing sexual self-control and energy. The self-decapitated nude goddess usually stands or sits on a divine copulating couple, holding her own severed head in one hand and a scimitar in another. Three jets of blood spurt out of her bleeding neck and are drunk by her severed head and two attendants. Here, the Chhinnamasta goddess is worshipped with the playing of dhak, drums, and shehnai (a type of wind instrument) in a temple in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on December 25, 2025.

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27 December 2025

Chhinnamasta, also known as Chhinnamastika or Chhinnamasta Kali, is a Hindu goddess symbolizing both aspects of Devi - a life-giver and a life-taker. The Hindu goddess Chhinnamasta holds significant importance in both Tantric and Tibetan Buddhism, where she is known as Chinnamunda or Trikaya-vajrayogini. She embodies contradictions, representing sexual self-control and energy. The self-decapitated nude goddess usually stands or sits on a divine copulating couple, holding her own severed head in one hand and a scimitar in another. Three jets of blood spurt out of her bleeding neck and are drunk by her severed head and two attendants. Here, the Chhinnamasta goddess is worshipped with the playing of dhak, drums, and shehnai (a type of wind instrument) in a temple in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on December 25, 2025.

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27 December 2025

Chhinnamasta, also known as Chhinnamastika or Chhinnamasta Kali, is a Hindu goddess symbolizing both aspects of Devi - a life-giver and a life-taker. The Hindu goddess Chhinnamasta holds significant importance in both Tantric and Tibetan Buddhism, where she is known as Chinnamunda or Trikaya-vajrayogini. She embodies contradictions, representing sexual self-control and energy. The self-decapitated nude goddess usually stands or sits on a divine copulating couple, holding her own severed head in one hand and a scimitar in another. Three jets of blood spurt out of her bleeding neck and are drunk by her severed head and two attendants. Here, the Chhinnamasta goddess is worshipped with the playing of dhak, drums, and shehnai (a type of wind instrument) in a temple in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on December 25, 2025.

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27 December 2025

Chhinnamasta, also known as Chhinnamastika or Chhinnamasta Kali, is a Hindu goddess symbolizing both aspects of Devi - a life-giver and a life-taker. The Hindu goddess Chhinnamasta holds significant importance in both Tantric and Tibetan Buddhism, where she is known as Chinnamunda or Trikaya-vajrayogini. She embodies contradictions, representing sexual self-control and energy. The self-decapitated nude goddess usually stands or sits on a divine copulating couple, holding her own severed head in one hand and a scimitar in another. Three jets of blood spurt out of her bleeding neck and are drunk by her severed head and two attendants. Here, the Chhinnamasta goddess is worshipped with the playing of dhak, drums, and shehnai (a type of wind instrument) in a temple in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on December 25, 2025.

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27 December 2025

Chhinnamasta, also known as Chhinnamastika or Chhinnamasta Kali, is a Hindu goddess symbolizing both aspects of Devi - a life-giver and a life-taker. The Hindu goddess Chhinnamasta holds significant importance in both Tantric and Tibetan Buddhism, where she is known as Chinnamunda or Trikaya-vajrayogini. She embodies contradictions, representing sexual self-control and energy. The self-decapitated nude goddess usually stands or sits on a divine copulating couple, holding her own severed head in one hand and a scimitar in another. Three jets of blood spurt out of her bleeding neck and are drunk by her severed head and two attendants. Here, the Chhinnamasta goddess is worshipped with the playing of dhak, drums, and shehnai (a type of wind instrument) in a temple in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on December 25, 2025.

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27 December 2025

Chhinnamasta, also known as Chhinnamastika or Chhinnamasta Kali, is a Hindu goddess symbolizing both aspects of Devi - a life-giver and a life-taker. The Hindu goddess Chhinnamasta holds significant importance in both Tantric and Tibetan Buddhism, where she is known as Chinnamunda or Trikaya-vajrayogini. She embodies contradictions, representing sexual self-control and energy. The self-decapitated nude goddess usually stands or sits on a divine copulating couple, holding her own severed head in one hand and a scimitar in another. Three jets of blood spurt out of her bleeding neck and are drunk by her severed head and two attendants. Here, the Chhinnamasta goddess is worshipped with the playing of dhak, drums, and shehnai (a type of wind instrument) in a temple in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on December 25, 2025.

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24 December 2025

A Kwanzaa display is in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on November 22, 2025. Kwanzaa is an annual celebration of African-American culture from December 26 to January 1, culminating in a communal feast called Karamu, usually on the sixth day. During the early years of Kwanzaa, it is meant to be an alternative to Christmas. Christianity is seen as a 'White religion' that Black people should shun. Today, Kwanzaa is also celebrated by many African American Christians.

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11 December 2025

In Srinagar, Kashmir, India, on December 11, 2025, a Kashmiri artisan paints a Christmas gift item at a workshop before sending it to the market ahead of Christmas celebrations. The decorative industry of Kashmir braces to fulfill orders for the festive season despite United States President Donald Trump's tariffs. Artisans say the recently announced US import duty raises concerns among the exporters. The Christmas items are usually made of Papier Mache and are sent to local markets and also exported to the U.S., Italy, Germany, France, Australia, Muscat, UAE, and other parts of the world.

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11 December 2025

A Kashmiri artisan paints a Christmas gift item at a workshop before sending it to the market ahead of Christmas celebrations in Srinagar, Kashmir, India, on December 11, 2025. The decorative industry of Kashmir braces to fulfill orders for the festive season despite United States President Donald Trump's tariffs. Artisans say the recently announced US import duty raises concerns among the exporters. The Christmas items are usually made of Papier Mache and are sent to local markets and also exported to the U.S., Italy, Germany, France, Australia, Muscat, UAE, and other parts of the world.

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11 December 2025

In Srinagar, Kashmir, India, on December 11, 2025, a Kashmiri artisan paints a Christmas gift item at a workshop before sending it to the market ahead of Christmas celebrations. The decorative industry of Kashmir braces to fulfill orders for the festive season despite United States President Donald Trump's tariffs. Artisans say the recently announced US import duty raises concerns among the exporters. The Christmas items are usually made of Papier Mache and are sent to local markets and also exported to the U.S., Italy, Germany, France, Australia, Muscat, UAE, and other parts of the world.

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11 December 2025

In Srinagar, Kashmir, India, on December 11, 2025, a Kashmiri artisan paints Christmas gift items at a workshop before sending them to the market ahead of Christmas celebrations. The decorative industry of Kashmir braces to fulfill orders for the festive season despite United States President Donald Trump's tariffs. Artisans say the recently announced US import duty raises concerns among the exporters. The Christmas items are usually made of Papier Mache and are sent to local markets and also exported to the U.S., Italy, Germany, France, Australia, Muscat, UAE, and other parts of the world.

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11 December 2025

In Srinagar, Kashmir, India, on December 11, 2025, artisans pack Christmas items at a workshop before sending them to the market ahead of Christmas celebrations. The decorative industry of Kashmir braces to fulfill orders for the festive season despite United States President Donald Trump's tariffs. Artisans say the recently announced US import duty raises concerns among the exporters. The Christmas items are usually made of Papier Mache and are sent to local markets and also exported to the U.S., Italy, Germany, France, Australia, Muscat, UAE, and other parts of the world.

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11 December 2025

A shop owner decorates his shop with Christmas gift items, including Santa Claus, ahead of Christmas celebrations in Srinagar, Kashmir, India, on December 11, 2025. The decorative industry of Kashmir braces to fulfill orders for the festive season despite United States President Donald Trump's tariffs. Artisans say the recently announced US import duty raises concerns among the exporters. The Christmas items are usually made of Papier Mache and are sent to local markets and also exported to the U.S., Italy, Germany, France, Australia, Muscat, UAE, and other parts of the world.

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11 December 2025

A shop owner decorates his shop with Christmas gift items, including Santa Claus, ahead of Christmas celebrations in Srinagar, Kashmir, India, on December 11, 2025. The decorative industry of Kashmir braces to fulfill orders for the festive season despite United States President Donald Trump's tariffs. Artisans say the recently announced US import duty raises concerns among the exporters. The Christmas items are usually made of Papier Mache and are sent to local markets and also exported to the U.S., Italy, Germany, France, Australia, Muscat, UAE, and other parts of the world.

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11 December 2025

A shop owner decorates his shop with Christmas gift items, including Santa Claus, ahead of Christmas celebrations in Srinagar, Kashmir, India, on December 11, 2025. The decorative industry of Kashmir braces to fulfill orders for the festive season despite United States President Donald Trump's tariffs. Artisans say the recently announced US import duty raises concerns among the exporters. The Christmas items are usually made of Papier Mache and are sent to local markets and also exported to the U.S., Italy, Germany, France, Australia, Muscat, UAE, and other parts of the world.

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11 December 2025

A shop owner decorates his shop with Christmas gift items, including Santa Claus, ahead of Christmas celebrations in Srinagar, Kashmir, India, on December 11, 2025. The decorative industry of Kashmir braces to fulfill orders for the festive season despite United States President Donald Trump's tariffs. Artisans say the recently announced US import duty raises concerns among the exporters. The Christmas items are usually made of Papier Mache and are sent to local markets and also exported to the U.S., Italy, Germany, France, Australia, Muscat, UAE, and other parts of the world.

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