Villagers compete to erect huge bamboo poles at an Indian folk festival, in photos
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Source: AP News
Published: 2026-04-18 17:45 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Culture & Entertainment, India, Asia Pacific
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Members of the Agri-Koli community compete to erect ceremonial bamboo poles in a centuries-old annual tradition honoring the local goddess Raiba Devi, in Rave village near Mumbai, India, Friday, April 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool)
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