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This photo was taken on the traditional festival of Nuakhai in Western Odisha. As you can see, a little child is wearing a Sambalpuri saree, showcasing Sambalpuri fashion, which has been followed for many years. The child is holding a paddy plant, symbolizing the importance of rice in the Nuakhai festival, as it represents the first harvest of the season. Nuakhai is primarily a harvest festival celebrated in Odisha, especially in the western regions, to mark the consumption of the new rice crop. The word \"Nua\" means \"new,\" and \"Khai\" means \"food,\" so the festival literally translates to \"eating of the new rice.\"
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