Koya Festival
Every two years, a little village in Telangana turns into a riot of colours as millions of people gather here for a centuries-old Koya festival
The pilgrims send their offerings of coconut and jiggery pieces sailing through the air to the altar. In the middle of it all is a tall bamboo, decked with a hairpiece and draped in saris
Source: The Hindu, 16 February 2020, Sunday Magazine section, Chennai.