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Portrait Series: Vitthal Birdev Yatra '18, also known as the Haldi (Turmeric) Festival.
Shri Vittal Birdev festival is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of Vitthal Birdev Maharaj, who is considered to be a reincarnation of Lord Vishnu. Birdev is also the family deity of the Dhangar, a shepherd community that resides in parts of India.
The festive mood is set with people throwing haldi or turmeric powder over Sri Keloba Rajabau Waghmode, known as the Baba who sits under a Banyan tree.
Location: Pattan Kodoli, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India.
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