23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Golden Tusu immersion

A moment of reflection as the vibrant Tusu idol-Chaudal,a rectangular structure made of bamboo and colored paper. Tusu is a harvest festival and is considered one of the largest village festival in West Bengal, India.The festival starts on mid december and continues to the mid of January. The festival concludes with the immersion of the decorated Choudal in a river.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 11.2025
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Deulghata,Purulia, India
Camera: Canon EOS 77D
Copyright: © Barun Kumar Thakur