Vel Vel Festival in Bandel, India

Apr 7, 2023

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April 6, 2023, Bandel, India: Devotees seen in a queue during the Vel Vel religious event in West Bengal. Velvel is a Hindu festival dedicated to the Hindu God Murugan Mutthumariamman and is celebrated in the month of April. Devotees perform different painful rituals, often involving piercing, with a belief that God Murugan Mutthumariamman will save their family members from all evil powers for next one year. Bandel India - ZUMAs197 20230406_zaa_s197_330 Copyright: xAvishekxDasx
April 6, 2023, Bandel, India: A devotee performs religious activities during a religious procession to mark Bhel Bhel festival dedicated to Hindu goddess Muthumariamman in Bandel town in the eastern state of West Bengal, 55 Km (Approx) away from Kolkata. Velvel is a Hindu festival dedicated to the Hindu God Murugan Mutthumariamman and is celebrated in the month of April. Devotees perform different painful rituals, often involving piercing, with a belief that God Murugan Mutthumariamman will save their family members from all evil powers for next one year. Bandel India - ZUMAs197 20230406_zaa_s197_315 Copyright: xAvishekxDasx
April 6, 2023, Bandel, India: A Hindu devotee carrying a structure supported by a rod pierced through his face as he participates in the Annual Velvel Festival . Velvel is a Hindu festival dedicated to the Hindu God Murugan Mutthumariamman and is celebrated in the month of April. Devotees perform different painful rituals, often involving piercing, with a belief that God Murugan Mutthumariamman will save their family members from all evil powers for next one year. Bandel India - ZUMAs197 20230406_zaa_s197_314 Copyright: xAvishekxDasx
April 6, 2023, Bandel, India: A Hindu devotee carrying a structure supported by a rod pierced through his face as he participates in the Annual Velvel Festival . Velvel is a Hindu festival dedicated to the Hindu God Murugan Mutthumariamman and is celebrated in the month of April. Devotees perform different painful rituals, often involving piercing, with a belief that God Murugan Mutthumariamman will save their family members from all evil powers for next one year. Bandel India - ZUMAs197 20230406_zaa_s197_313 Copyright: xAvishekxDasx
April 6, 2023, Bandel, India: A woman devotee seen getting pierced by a vel spear (also known as a divine javelin) during the Vel Vel religious festival in West Bengal. Velvel is a Hindu festival dedicated to the Hindu God Murugan Mutthumariamman and is celebrated in the month of April. Devotees perform different painful rituals, often involving piercing, with a belief that God Murugan Mutthumariamman will save their family members from all evil powers for next one year. Bandel India - ZUMAs197 20230406_zaa_s197_331 Copyright: xAvishekxDasx
April 6, 2023, Bandel, India: A devotee seen getting pierced by a vel spear (also known as a divine javelin) during the Vel Vel religious festival in West Bengal. Velvel is a Hindu festival dedicated to the Hindu God Murugan Mutthumariamman and is celebrated in the month of April. Devotees perform different painful rituals, often involving piercing, with a belief that God Murugan Mutthumariamman will save their family members from all evil powers for next one year. Bandel India - ZUMAs197 20230406_zaa_s197_318 Copyright: xAvishekxDasx
April 6, 2023, Bandel, India: A devotee pierces his cheeks with a skewer rod during the festival. Velvel is a Hindu festival dedicated to the Hindu God Murugan Mutthumariamman and is celebrated in the month of April. Devotees perform different painful rituals, often involving piercing, with a belief that God Murugan Mutthumariamman will save their family members from all evil powers for next one year. Bandel India - ZUMAs197 20230406_zaa_s197_306 Copyright: xAvishekxDasx
April 6, 2023, Bandel, India: A devotee is seen with their mouth pierced by a vel spear (also known as a divine javelin) during the Vel Vel religious festival in West Bengal. Velvel is a Hindu festival dedicated to the Hindu God Murugan Mutthumariamman and is celebrated in the month of April. Devotees perform different painful rituals, often involving piercing, with a belief that God Murugan Mutthumariamman will save their family members from all evil powers for next one year. Bandel India - ZUMAs197 20230406_zaa_s197_292 Copyright: xAvishekxDasx
India: Devotees have taken part in a rally ahead of Vel festival Bandel, India, Mrch 6 2023: A devotee from the south Indian community of West Bengal, India, with his face pierced with Trisool (A holy weapon of the Hindu god Siva), dances in a rally ahead of Vel festival to celebrate the victory of the Hindu god of war Murugan. Bandel West Bengal India Copyright: xJitx
India: Devotees have taken part in a rally ahead of Vel festival Bandel, India, Mrch 6 2023: A woman devotee from the South Indian community of West Bengal, India, with her face pierced with Trisool (A holy weapon of Lord Shiva), walks in a rally ahead of Vel festival to celebrate the victory of the Hindu god of war Murugan. Bandel West Bengal India Copyright: xJitx

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