Fishing community celebrates 'Nariyal Purnima' in Mumbai
Mumbai's Koli fishing community on August 7 celebrated 'Nariyal Purnima' festival, which marks the end of the fish breeding season and the start of the new fishing season. Devotees prayed to Lord Varuna, the Sea God, and offered him coconut and garlands for a plentiful catch. Notably, the fishermen avoid going into the sea during the fish-breeding season.