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The unique tradition at Kulasekharapatnam during the Dasara festival is indeed fascinating! Men dressing as Hindu gods and traveling on mopeds adds a modern twist to a culturally rich celebration. This festival is famous for its dramatic and vibrant expressions of devotion, particularly at the Mutharamman Temple in Kulasekharapatnam.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2023
Date Uploaded: 12.2024
Photo Location: Kulasekarapattinam, Tamil Nadu, India
Camera: ILCE-7M3
Copyright: © RUMELA DE