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Sindhoor Khela Ritual - India

Indian Hindu devotees belonging to the Bengali community take part in a 'Sindhoor Khela' ritual at a Goddess Durga pandal at Bengali Dharamshala in Ajmer, India on October 02, 2025. The 'Sindhoor Khela' is a ritual carried out by married women to wish one another a long married life. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sindhoor Khela Ritual - India

Indian Hindu devotees belonging to the Bengali community take part in a 'Sindhoor Khela' ritual at a Goddess Durga pandal at Bengali Dharamshala in Ajmer, India on October 02, 2025. The 'Sindhoor Khela' is a ritual carried out by married women to wish one another a long married life. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sindhoor Khela Ritual - India

Indian Hindu devotees belonging to the Bengali community take part in a 'Sindhoor Khela' ritual at a Goddess Durga pandal at Bengali Dharamshala in Ajmer, India on October 02, 2025. The 'Sindhoor Khela' is a ritual carried out by married women to wish one another a long married life. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sindhoor Khela Ritual - India

Indian Hindu devotees belonging to the Bengali community take part in a 'Sindhoor Khela' ritual at a Goddess Durga pandal at Bengali Dharamshala in Ajmer, India on October 02, 2025. The 'Sindhoor Khela' is a ritual carried out by married women to wish one another a long married life. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sindhoor Khela Ritual - India

Indian Hindu devotees belonging to the Bengali community take part in a 'Sindhoor Khela' ritual at a Goddess Durga pandal at Bengali Dharamshala in Ajmer, India on October 02, 2025. The 'Sindhoor Khela' is a ritual carried out by married women to wish one another a long married life. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sindhoor Khela Ritual - India

Indian Hindu devotees belonging to the Bengali community take part in a 'Sindhoor Khela' ritual at a Goddess Durga pandal at Bengali Dharamshala in Ajmer, India on October 02, 2025. The 'Sindhoor Khela' is a ritual carried out by married women to wish one another a long married life. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sindhoor Khela Ritual - India

Indian Hindu devotees belonging to the Bengali community take part in a 'Sindhoor Khela' ritual at a Goddess Durga pandal at Bengali Dharamshala in Ajmer, India on October 02, 2025. The 'Sindhoor Khela' is a ritual carried out by married women to wish one another a long married life. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sindhoor Khela Ritual - India

Indian Hindu devotees belonging to the Bengali community take part in a 'Sindhoor Khela' ritual at a Goddess Durga pandal at Bengali Dharamshala in Ajmer, India on October 02, 2025. The 'Sindhoor Khela' is a ritual carried out by married women to wish one another a long married life. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kumartuli Sculptors Prepare for Festival Season - India

Kumartuli, Kolkata's historic potters' quarter, is renowned for its centuries-old tradition of crafting clay idols, especially for the Durga Puja festival. Artisans sculpt elaborate figures of Hindu deities from straw and clay inside narrow, open-air workshops in this densely populated neighborhood in northern Kolkata, India, on August 5, 2025. The area dates back to the early 18th century, when potters were commissioned to create idols for wealthy Bengali households. Today, Kumartuli supplies thousands of handcrafted idols not only to cities across India but also to international communities celebrating Durga Puja. As the festival approaches, the pace of work intensifies, with sculptors of all ages and skill levels contributing to the creation of goddess Durga, Ganesh, Kartik, Lakshmi, and Saraswati. The craft blends spiritual devotion with generational artistry, sustaining a vital cultural heritage that continues to thrive amid urban transformation. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRE

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Kumartuli Sculptors Prepare for Festival Season - India

Kumartuli, Kolkata's historic potters' quarter, is renowned for its centuries-old tradition of crafting clay idols, especially for the Durga Puja festival. Artisans sculpt elaborate figures of Hindu deities from straw and clay inside narrow, open-air workshops in this densely populated neighborhood in northern Kolkata, India, on August 5, 2025. The area dates back to the early 18th century, when potters were commissioned to create idols for wealthy Bengali households. Today, Kumartuli supplies thousands of handcrafted idols not only to cities across India but also to international communities celebrating Durga Puja. As the festival approaches, the pace of work intensifies, with sculptors of all ages and skill levels contributing to the creation of goddess Durga, Ganesh, Kartik, Lakshmi, and Saraswati. The craft blends spiritual devotion with generational artistry, sustaining a vital cultural heritage that continues to thrive amid urban transformation. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRE

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Kumartuli Sculptors Prepare for Festival Season - India

Kumartuli, Kolkata's historic potters' quarter, is renowned for its centuries-old tradition of crafting clay idols, especially for the Durga Puja festival. Artisans sculpt elaborate figures of Hindu deities from straw and clay inside narrow, open-air workshops in this densely populated neighborhood in northern Kolkata, India, on August 5, 2025. The area dates back to the early 18th century, when potters were commissioned to create idols for wealthy Bengali households. Today, Kumartuli supplies thousands of handcrafted idols not only to cities across India but also to international communities celebrating Durga Puja. As the festival approaches, the pace of work intensifies, with sculptors of all ages and skill levels contributing to the creation of goddess Durga, Ganesh, Kartik, Lakshmi, and Saraswati. The craft blends spiritual devotion with generational artistry, sustaining a vital cultural heritage that continues to thrive amid urban transformation. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRE

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Kumartuli Sculptors Prepare for Festival Season - India

Kumartuli, Kolkata's historic potters' quarter, is renowned for its centuries-old tradition of crafting clay idols, especially for the Durga Puja festival. Artisans sculpt elaborate figures of Hindu deities from straw and clay inside narrow, open-air workshops in this densely populated neighborhood in northern Kolkata, India, on August 5, 2025. The area dates back to the early 18th century, when potters were commissioned to create idols for wealthy Bengali households. Today, Kumartuli supplies thousands of handcrafted idols not only to cities across India but also to international communities celebrating Durga Puja. As the festival approaches, the pace of work intensifies, with sculptors of all ages and skill levels contributing to the creation of goddess Durga, Ganesh, Kartik, Lakshmi, and Saraswati. The craft blends spiritual devotion with generational artistry, sustaining a vital cultural heritage that continues to thrive amid urban transformation. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRE

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Kumartuli Sculptors Prepare for Festival Season - India

Kumartuli, Kolkata's historic potters' quarter, is renowned for its centuries-old tradition of crafting clay idols, especially for the Durga Puja festival. Artisans sculpt elaborate figures of Hindu deities from straw and clay inside narrow, open-air workshops in this densely populated neighborhood in northern Kolkata, India, on August 5, 2025. The area dates back to the early 18th century, when potters were commissioned to create idols for wealthy Bengali households. Today, Kumartuli supplies thousands of handcrafted idols not only to cities across India but also to international communities celebrating Durga Puja. As the festival approaches, the pace of work intensifies, with sculptors of all ages and skill levels contributing to the creation of goddess Durga, Ganesh, Kartik, Lakshmi, and Saraswati. The craft blends spiritual devotion with generational artistry, sustaining a vital cultural heritage that continues to thrive amid urban transformation. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRE

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Kumartuli Sculptors Prepare for Festival Season - India

Kumartuli, Kolkata's historic potters' quarter, is renowned for its centuries-old tradition of crafting clay idols, especially for the Durga Puja festival. Artisans sculpt elaborate figures of Hindu deities from straw and clay inside narrow, open-air workshops in this densely populated neighborhood in northern Kolkata, India, on August 5, 2025. The area dates back to the early 18th century, when potters were commissioned to create idols for wealthy Bengali households. Today, Kumartuli supplies thousands of handcrafted idols not only to cities across India but also to international communities celebrating Durga Puja. As the festival approaches, the pace of work intensifies, with sculptors of all ages and skill levels contributing to the creation of goddess Durga, Ganesh, Kartik, Lakshmi, and Saraswati. The craft blends spiritual devotion with generational artistry, sustaining a vital cultural heritage that continues to thrive amid urban transformation. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRE

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Kumartuli Sculptors Prepare for Festival Season - India

Kumartuli, Kolkata's historic potters' quarter, is renowned for its centuries-old tradition of crafting clay idols, especially for the Durga Puja festival. Artisans sculpt elaborate figures of Hindu deities from straw and clay inside narrow, open-air workshops in this densely populated neighborhood in northern Kolkata, India, on August 5, 2025. The area dates back to the early 18th century, when potters were commissioned to create idols for wealthy Bengali households. Today, Kumartuli supplies thousands of handcrafted idols not only to cities across India but also to international communities celebrating Durga Puja. As the festival approaches, the pace of work intensifies, with sculptors of all ages and skill levels contributing to the creation of goddess Durga, Ganesh, Kartik, Lakshmi, and Saraswati. The craft blends spiritual devotion with generational artistry, sustaining a vital cultural heritage that continues to thrive amid urban transformation. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRE

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Kumartuli Sculptors Prepare for Festival Season - India

Kumartuli, Kolkata's historic potters' quarter, is renowned for its centuries-old tradition of crafting clay idols, especially for the Durga Puja festival. Artisans sculpt elaborate figures of Hindu deities from straw and clay inside narrow, open-air workshops in this densely populated neighborhood in northern Kolkata, India, on August 5, 2025. The area dates back to the early 18th century, when potters were commissioned to create idols for wealthy Bengali households. Today, Kumartuli supplies thousands of handcrafted idols not only to cities across India but also to international communities celebrating Durga Puja. As the festival approaches, the pace of work intensifies, with sculptors of all ages and skill levels contributing to the creation of goddess Durga, Ganesh, Kartik, Lakshmi, and Saraswati. The craft blends spiritual devotion with generational artistry, sustaining a vital cultural heritage that continues to thrive amid urban transformation. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRE

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Kumartuli Sculptors Prepare for Festival Season - India

Kumartuli, Kolkata's historic potters' quarter, is renowned for its centuries-old tradition of crafting clay idols, especially for the Durga Puja festival. Artisans sculpt elaborate figures of Hindu deities from straw and clay inside narrow, open-air workshops in this densely populated neighborhood in northern Kolkata, India, on August 5, 2025. The area dates back to the early 18th century, when potters were commissioned to create idols for wealthy Bengali households. Today, Kumartuli supplies thousands of handcrafted idols not only to cities across India but also to international communities celebrating Durga Puja. As the festival approaches, the pace of work intensifies, with sculptors of all ages and skill levels contributing to the creation of goddess Durga, Ganesh, Kartik, Lakshmi, and Saraswati. The craft blends spiritual devotion with generational artistry, sustaining a vital cultural heritage that continues to thrive amid urban transformation. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRE

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Kumartuli Sculptors Prepare for Festival Season - India

Kumartuli, Kolkata's historic potters' quarter, is renowned for its centuries-old tradition of crafting clay idols, especially for the Durga Puja festival. Artisans sculpt elaborate figures of Hindu deities from straw and clay inside narrow, open-air workshops in this densely populated neighborhood in northern Kolkata, India, on August 5, 2025. The area dates back to the early 18th century, when potters were commissioned to create idols for wealthy Bengali households. Today, Kumartuli supplies thousands of handcrafted idols not only to cities across India but also to international communities celebrating Durga Puja. As the festival approaches, the pace of work intensifies, with sculptors of all ages and skill levels contributing to the creation of goddess Durga, Ganesh, Kartik, Lakshmi, and Saraswati. The craft blends spiritual devotion with generational artistry, sustaining a vital cultural heritage that continues to thrive amid urban transformation. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRE

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Kumartuli Sculptors Prepare for Festival Season - India

Kumartuli, Kolkata's historic potters' quarter, is renowned for its centuries-old tradition of crafting clay idols, especially for the Durga Puja festival. Artisans sculpt elaborate figures of Hindu deities from straw and clay inside narrow, open-air workshops in this densely populated neighborhood in northern Kolkata, India, on August 5, 2025. The area dates back to the early 18th century, when potters were commissioned to create idols for wealthy Bengali households. Today, Kumartuli supplies thousands of handcrafted idols not only to cities across India but also to international communities celebrating Durga Puja. As the festival approaches, the pace of work intensifies, with sculptors of all ages and skill levels contributing to the creation of goddess Durga, Ganesh, Kartik, Lakshmi, and Saraswati. The craft blends spiritual devotion with generational artistry, sustaining a vital cultural heritage that continues to thrive amid urban transformation. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRE

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Kumartuli Sculptors Prepare for Festival Season - India

Kumartuli, Kolkata's historic potters' quarter, is renowned for its centuries-old tradition of crafting clay idols, especially for the Durga Puja festival. Artisans sculpt elaborate figures of Hindu deities from straw and clay inside narrow, open-air workshops in this densely populated neighborhood in northern Kolkata, India, on August 5, 2025. The area dates back to the early 18th century, when potters were commissioned to create idols for wealthy Bengali households. Today, Kumartuli supplies thousands of handcrafted idols not only to cities across India but also to international communities celebrating Durga Puja. As the festival approaches, the pace of work intensifies, with sculptors of all ages and skill levels contributing to the creation of goddess Durga, Ganesh, Kartik, Lakshmi, and Saraswati. The craft blends spiritual devotion with generational artistry, sustaining a vital cultural heritage that continues to thrive amid urban transformation. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRE

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Kumartuli Sculptors Prepare for Festival Season - India

Kumartuli, Kolkata's historic potters' quarter, is renowned for its centuries-old tradition of crafting clay idols, especially for the Durga Puja festival. Artisans sculpt elaborate figures of Hindu deities from straw and clay inside narrow, open-air workshops in this densely populated neighborhood in northern Kolkata, India, on August 5, 2025. The area dates back to the early 18th century, when potters were commissioned to create idols for wealthy Bengali households. Today, Kumartuli supplies thousands of handcrafted idols not only to cities across India but also to international communities celebrating Durga Puja. As the festival approaches, the pace of work intensifies, with sculptors of all ages and skill levels contributing to the creation of goddess Durga, Ganesh, Kartik, Lakshmi, and Saraswati. The craft blends spiritual devotion with generational artistry, sustaining a vital cultural heritage that continues to thrive amid urban transformation. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRE

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Kumartuli Sculptors Prepare for Festival Season - India

Kumartuli, Kolkata's historic potters' quarter, is renowned for its centuries-old tradition of crafting clay idols, especially for the Durga Puja festival. Artisans sculpt elaborate figures of Hindu deities from straw and clay inside narrow, open-air workshops in this densely populated neighborhood in northern Kolkata, India, on August 5, 2025. The area dates back to the early 18th century, when potters were commissioned to create idols for wealthy Bengali households. Today, Kumartuli supplies thousands of handcrafted idols not only to cities across India but also to international communities celebrating Durga Puja. As the festival approaches, the pace of work intensifies, with sculptors of all ages and skill levels contributing to the creation of goddess Durga, Ganesh, Kartik, Lakshmi, and Saraswati. The craft blends spiritual devotion with generational artistry, sustaining a vital cultural heritage that continues to thrive amid urban transformation. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRE

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Kumartuli Sculptors Prepare for Festival Season - India

Kumartuli, Kolkata's historic potters' quarter, is renowned for its centuries-old tradition of crafting clay idols, especially for the Durga Puja festival. Artisans sculpt elaborate figures of Hindu deities from straw and clay inside narrow, open-air workshops in this densely populated neighborhood in northern Kolkata, India, on August 5, 2025. The area dates back to the early 18th century, when potters were commissioned to create idols for wealthy Bengali households. Today, Kumartuli supplies thousands of handcrafted idols not only to cities across India but also to international communities celebrating Durga Puja. As the festival approaches, the pace of work intensifies, with sculptors of all ages and skill levels contributing to the creation of goddess Durga, Ganesh, Kartik, Lakshmi, and Saraswati. The craft blends spiritual devotion with generational artistry, sustaining a vital cultural heritage that continues to thrive amid urban transformation. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRE

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Kumartuli Sculptors Prepare for Festival Season - India

Kumartuli, Kolkata's historic potters' quarter, is renowned for its centuries-old tradition of crafting clay idols, especially for the Durga Puja festival. Artisans sculpt elaborate figures of Hindu deities from straw and clay inside narrow, open-air workshops in this densely populated neighborhood in northern Kolkata, India, on August 5, 2025. The area dates back to the early 18th century, when potters were commissioned to create idols for wealthy Bengali households. Today, Kumartuli supplies thousands of handcrafted idols not only to cities across India but also to international communities celebrating Durga Puja. As the festival approaches, the pace of work intensifies, with sculptors of all ages and skill levels contributing to the creation of goddess Durga, Ganesh, Kartik, Lakshmi, and Saraswati. The craft blends spiritual devotion with generational artistry, sustaining a vital cultural heritage that continues to thrive amid urban transformation. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRE

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Youths paint designs on the road to celebrate Bengali New Year

Indian Hindu Bengali youths paint designs on the road during celebrations to mark the eve of the Bengali New Year in the Bengali calendar in Siliguri, India on April 14, 2025. Photo by Diptendu Dutta/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Youths paint designs on the road to celebrate Bengali New Year

Indian Hindu Bengali youths paint designs on the road during celebrations to mark the eve of the Bengali New Year in the Bengali calendar in Siliguri, India on April 14, 2025. Photo by Diptendu Dutta/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Youths paint designs on the road to celebrate Bengali New Year

Indian Hindu Bengali youths paint designs on the road during celebrations to mark the eve of the Bengali New Year in the Bengali calendar in Siliguri, India on April 14, 2025. Photo by Diptendu Dutta/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Youths paint designs on the road to celebrate Bengali New Year

Indian Hindu Bengali youths paint designs on the road during celebrations to mark the eve of the Bengali New Year in the Bengali calendar in Siliguri, India on April 14, 2025. Photo by Diptendu Dutta/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Youths paint designs on the road to celebrate Bengali New Year

Indian Hindu Bengali youths paint designs on the road during celebrations to mark the eve of the Bengali New Year in the Bengali calendar in Siliguri, India on April 14, 2025. Photo by Diptendu Dutta/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Youths paint designs on the road to celebrate Bengali New Year

Indian Hindu Bengali youths paint designs on the road during celebrations to mark the eve of the Bengali New Year in the Bengali calendar in Siliguri, India on April 14, 2025. Photo by Diptendu Dutta/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bogura Fish Fair - Bangladesh

This photo taken on February 12, 2025 shows a fish fair in Bogura, Bangladesh. The century-old fish fair, popularly known as "Poradaha Mela," is usually held in Bogura district on the last Wednesday of Magh, the second month of winter in the Bengali calendar. Locally called "Jamai Mela," this folk fair is renowned for its longstanding tradition and large fish supplied. Photo by Sun Nan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bogura Fish Fair - Bangladesh

This photo taken on February 12, 2025 shows a fish fair in Bogura, Bangladesh. The century-old fish fair, popularly known as "Poradaha Mela," is usually held in Bogura district on the last Wednesday of Magh, the second month of winter in the Bengali calendar. Locally called "Jamai Mela," this folk fair is renowned for its longstanding tradition and large fish supplied. Photo by Sun Nan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bogura Fish Fair - Bangladesh

A man shows his big fish at a fish fair in Bogura, Bangladesh, February 12, 2025. The century-old fish fair, popularly known as "Poradaha Mela," is usually held in Bogura district on the last Wednesday of Magh, the second month of winter in the Bengali calendar. Locally called "Jamai Mela," this folk fair is renowned for its longstanding tradition and large fish supplied. Photo by Sun Nan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bogura Fish Fair - Bangladesh

A man shows his big fish at a fish fair in Bogura, Bangladesh, February 12, 2025. The century-old fish fair, popularly known as "Poradaha Mela," is usually held in Bogura district on the last Wednesday of Magh, the second month of winter in the Bengali calendar. Locally called "Jamai Mela," this folk fair is renowned for its longstanding tradition and large fish supplied. Photo by Sun Nan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bogura Fish Fair - Bangladesh

A man shows his big fish at a fish fair in Bogura, Bangladesh, February 12, 2025. The century-old fish fair, popularly known as "Poradaha Mela," is usually held in Bogura district on the last Wednesday of Magh, the second month of winter in the Bengali calendar. Locally called "Jamai Mela," this folk fair is renowned for its longstanding tradition and large fish supplied. Photo by Sun Nan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bogura Fish Fair - Bangladesh

A man shows his big fish at a fish fair in Bogura, Bangladesh, February 12, 2025. The century-old fish fair, popularly known as "Poradaha Mela," is usually held in Bogura district on the last Wednesday of Magh, the second month of winter in the Bengali calendar. Locally called "Jamai Mela," this folk fair is renowned for its longstanding tradition and large fish supplied. Photo by Sun Nan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bogura Fish Fair - Bangladesh

This photo taken on February 12, 2025 shows a fish fair in Bogura, Bangladesh. The century-old fish fair, popularly known as "Poradaha Mela," is usually held in Bogura district on the last Wednesday of Magh, the second month of winter in the Bengali calendar. Locally called "Jamai Mela," this folk fair is renowned for its longstanding tradition and large fish supplied. Photo by Sun Nan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bogura Fish Fair - Bangladesh

A man shows his big fish at a fish fair in Bogura, Bangladesh, February 12, 2025. The century-old fish fair, popularly known as "Poradaha Mela," is usually held in Bogura district on the last Wednesday of Magh, the second month of winter in the Bengali calendar. Locally called "Jamai Mela," this folk fair is renowned for its longstanding tradition and large fish supplied. Photo by Sun Nan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bogura Fish Fair - Bangladesh

A man shows his big fish at a fish fair in Bogura, Bangladesh, February 12, 2025. The century-old fish fair, popularly known as "Poradaha Mela," is usually held in Bogura district on the last Wednesday of Magh, the second month of winter in the Bengali calendar. Locally called "Jamai Mela," this folk fair is renowned for its longstanding tradition and large fish supplied. Photo by Sun Nan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bogura Fish Fair - Bangladesh

This photo taken on February 12, 2025 shows a fish fair in Bogura, Bangladesh. The century-old fish fair, popularly known as "Poradaha Mela," is usually held in Bogura district on the last Wednesday of Magh, the second month of winter in the Bengali calendar. Locally called "Jamai Mela," this folk fair is renowned for its longstanding tradition and large fish supplied. Photo by Sun Nan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bogura Fish Fair - Bangladesh

A man shows his big fish at a fish fair in Bogura, Bangladesh, February 12, 2025. The century-old fish fair, popularly known as "Poradaha Mela," is usually held in Bogura district on the last Wednesday of Magh, the second month of winter in the Bengali calendar. Locally called "Jamai Mela," this folk fair is renowned for its longstanding tradition and large fish supplied. Photo by Sun Nan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bogura Fish Fair - Bangladesh

A man shows his big fish at a fish fair in Bogura, Bangladesh, February 12, 2025. The century-old fish fair, popularly known as "Poradaha Mela," is usually held in Bogura district on the last Wednesday of Magh, the second month of winter in the Bengali calendar. Locally called "Jamai Mela," this folk fair is renowned for its longstanding tradition and large fish supplied. Photo by Sun Nan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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