RAVE, India (AP) — Community members from the Agri-Koli tradition participated in an ancient ceremonial competition on Friday, working together to raise elaborately adorned bamboo structures in their village outside Mumbai, India.
The ritual takes place annually in the village of Rave and serves as a tribute to the goddess Raiba Devi, continuing a cultural practice that has been observed for hundreds of years.
This coverage features a collection of photographs selected by Associated Press photo editors documenting the traditional celebration.
