Snake charmers assemble with their king cobras and other snakes in woven baskets to do tricks and worship the goddess of fertility and rainfall. This celebration takes place on the last day of Shravana in the Hindu calendar.
Jhapan Mela

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Snake charmers assemble with their king cobras and other snakes in woven baskets to do tricks and worship the goddess of fertility and rainfall. This celebration takes place on the last day of Shravana in the Hindu calendar.
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