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IN PHOTOS: Dharavi immersed in festive spirit as people shop for Pongal

Pongal, one of India’s vibrant harvest festivals, is set to begin on Tuesday, January 14 and continue for four joyous days till Friday, January 17. While it is primarily celebrated in South India, particularly in Tamil Nadu, some communities and places across the country also observe the festival. One such place is 90 Feet Road in Dharavi, Mumbai. Ahead of the festivities, people were seen shopping for festive essentials in this area on Monday. (Photos Courtesy: Ashish Raje)

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People shop for sugarcane and other festive essentials in Dharavi

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