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Amritsar, Jan 13 (EFE/EPA).- Thousands of people on Wednesday celebrated the traditional Lohri festival, which marks the peak kite-flying season in India.Lohri or Makar Sankranti, a popular festival in northern India that marks the end of the winter solstice, is celebrated on Jan. 13 and 14 across India. During the festival, thousands of people participate in kite-flying competitions, that involve dueling with rival kites. (Camera: RAMINDER PAL SINGH). SHOT LIST: AN EVENT TO CELEBRATE THE LOHRI FESTIVAL IN AMRITSAR, INDIA.
Kathmandu (Nepal), 14 Nov (EFE/EPA), (Camera: Narendra Shresta).- Despite the pandemic, the Hindus of Nepal celebrate Diwali, a Hindu holiday similar to Christmas that marks the beginning of the new year. In this country, it is tradition to worship the dog on the second day of the holiday.FOOTAGE OF DIWALI IN NEPAL
Dhaka, Oct 23 (EFE/EPA).- Hindu devotees in Bangladesh on Friday marked the second day of the festival to worship the goddess Durga. The main days of the five-day-long Durga Puja this year falls between Oct. 22 and Oct. 26.The five-day-long celebration marks the homecoming of Goddess Durga, one of the major deities in the Indian pantheon of gods and goddesses, and her victory over the forces of evil. Clay models of the goddess - who also symbolizes female power - flanked by her two daughters and two sons and a slain demon at her feet, are worshipped during the festival. (Camera: MONIRUL ALAM).SHOT LIST: BANGLADESHI PRIEST PERFORMS RITUALS AT A MAKESHIFT PANDAL ON THE SECOND DAY OF THE DURGA PUJA FESTIVAL IN DHAKA, BANGLADESH.
Kolkata, Oct 19 (EFE/EPA).- Indian devotees on Monday prepared to celebrate th annual Hindu Durga Puja festival, which represents female power and the victory of good over evil from Oct. 22 to 26. (Camera: PIYAL ADHIKARY).SHOT LIST: THE PREPARATION OF THE DURGA PUJA FESTIVAL IN KOLKATA, INDIA.
Bangalore (India), Oct 17 (EFE / EPA) .- (Camera: Jaipal Singh) Hindu devotees celebrated the Navratri festival with the traditional "Golu" dolls. The Navratri festival is dedicated to the Hindu goddess Durga and is celebrated twice a year, during the spring and autumn seasons. FOOTAGE OF THE CELEBRATIONS.