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Beyond Ram and Ravana: The Living Gods of Kulasai Dussera

In the coastal village of Kulasekarapattinam in Tamil Nadu , faith takes on an earthly form during Kulasai Dussera . Here, gods and goddesses descend to dwell among men—not through idols, but through devotees who embody the divine in a spectacle of trance, transformation, and devotion unlike any other festival in India. As India celebrates Dussehra with fireworks and effigies of Ravana, over eight lakh devotees converge at the 300-year-old Arulmigu Mutharamman Temple , where the air hums with chants, drums, and the sound of transformation itself. A Festival of Transformation   The Kulasai Dussera, observed during  Navaratri , spans ten days and culminates in the dramatic  Soorasamharam , the slaying of the demon Mahishasura by Goddess Lalithambigai—an incarnation of  Mutharamman , the fierce guardian deity of the town. Unlike Dussehra elsewhere, where the focus is on the Ramayana, the myth here centers on  female divinity and creation’s power to restore mo...
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76th Independence Day celebration at Red Road

  ©Swattik Jana 76th Independence Day celebration at Red Road in Kolkata. In presence of Mamata Banerjee the parade and other ceremony started. Several school students, artists from different districts are took part in this parade. Several stunts has been taken place by Kolkata Police. Apart from that there are several state government scheme and its awareness rally has been observed i this ceremony. 76th Indenpence Day celebration at Red Road in Kolkata. In presence of Mamata Banerjee the parade and other ceremony started. Several school students, artists from different districts are took part in this parade. Several stunts has been taken place by Kolkata Police. Apart from that there are several state government scheme and its awareness rally has been observed this ceremony. ©Swattik Jana ©Swattik Jana ©Swattik Jana ©Swattik Jana ©Swattik Jana ©Swattik Jana ©Swattik Jana ©Swattik Jana ©Swattik Jana ©Swattik Jana ©Swattik Jana ©Swattik Jana ©Swattik Jana ©Swattik Jana ©Swattik Jan...
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TAZIA PROCESSION AT METIABURUZ

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Moi-Chara in Herovanga 2022

Figure 1: Moi-chara in Herovanga (©Swattik Jana) For the sake of bull's good health and new soil preparation "Moi-chara" has been played in rural part of southern part of West Bengal, specifically near Canning region. In Herovanga, this is the 29th year for this game and after two lockdown years this game has been continued.  Figure 2: Moi-chara in Herovanga (©Swattik Jana) Participants come with their own bull from 20-60 kms by walking a day before the event date. They rest for one single day for preparation. With started of monsoon and before soil preparation this this event is being organised on paddy field.  Figure 3: Moi-chara in Herovanga (©Swattik Jana) As per game rules, there are a starting point and a red "gamcha" (local towel) has been attached on the top of bamboo at the ending point. Participants have to stand on top of Moi (bamboo stair), which is attached by rope and wooden board with two own bulls by holding their tails.  Figure 4: Moi-chara in H...
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