Villagers compete to erect huge bamboo poles at an Indian folk festival, in photos

18 Apr 2026 • 3:45 PM MYT
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Villagers compete to erect huge bamboo poles at an Indian folk festival, in photos

Decorated bamboo poles are raised by members of the Agri-Koli community as part of a centuries-old, annual tradition honoring the goddess Raiba Devi in the village of Rave near Mumbai, India, on Friday.

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