Aarti performed after placing the goddess on the boat

Visarjan of the idol

Holding up an umbrella to protect the Goddess

Koli woman decorating with rangoli

Role of Koli women in rituals and celebrations

Form of worshiping Jyeshtha Gauri

Offering of naivedya to the goddess

A devotee in a state of trance during aarti

Association with fertility and abundance