Nariyal Purnima, the fishermen’s festival, marks the start of the new fishing season and the end of the fishes’ mating season, during which fishermen avoid venturing into the sea. As part of their preparations for the festival, fishermen repair and paint their boats and nets. (Kunal Patil/HT )Devotees worship Lord Varuna, the Sea God, on this day. (Kunal Patil/HT Photo)They throw coconuts and garlands into the sea to express their gratitude towards him and seek his blessings for a plentiful catch. (Kunal Patil/HT )Boats bearing lighted lamps also go out into the sea.

Source: Hindustan Times August 07, 2017 05:03 UTC