{
  "id": 3986563,
  "title": "Bhiwandi: Koli Community Celebrates Narali Purnima 2026 With Grand Procession In Kambe",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/bhiwandi-koli-community-celebrates-narali-purnima-2026-with-grand",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T15:16:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/bhiwandi-koli-community-celebrates-narali-purnima-2026-with-grand-procession-in-kambe"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bhiwandi, August 28, 2026 - The Koli community in Kambe village marked Narali Purnima with a grand procession on the eve of Raksha Bandhan. Men and women adorned in traditional garb took part in the festivities, dancing and singing to the rhythm of drums, DJ music and a brass band. Colorful tableaux depicting boats and fish made of thermocol were carried on the heads of villagers, adding a lively visual element to the celebrations. A significant highlight of the event was the procession of Goddess Ekvira Palkhi, attracting numerous devotees who offered prayers for peace, prosperity, and safe sea voyages. The Koli community's adherence to Narali Purnima, a festival dedicated to Varun Dev, the Hindu deity of the sea and water, underscores the importance of this tradition in Maharashtra's coastal regions. This year's festival also symbolized the onset of a new fishing season, reinforcing the community's deep connection to the sea. The vibrant display of faith and tradition united residents in Kambe village, creating a memorable and joyous occasion.",
  "summary": "Bhiwandi, August 28, 2026: The Koli community in Kambe village celebrated Narali Purnima with traditional fervour and enthusiasm, organising a grand procession featuring drums, DJ music and a brass band on the eve of Raksha Bandhan. Men and women from the local Koli community participated in the procession dressed in traditional attire, adding a vibrant cultural touch to the celebrations. One of…",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Navi Mumbai, Uran Coastal Belt Celebrates Narali Purnima With Sea Rituals, Boat Worship And Koli Traditions",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/navi-mumbai-uran-coastal-belt-celebrates-narali-purnima-with-sea",
        "published": "2026-08-28T13:23:44.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}