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Security was upped across states to avoid any untoward incident during Muharram processions which will be taken out in several cities on Wednesday. Muharram processions known as 'Tazia', are being taken out across the country since Monday to mark the eighth day of mourning of the death of Prophet Muhammad's grandson.

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Muharram procession Satara
Muharram in Satara Photo: PTI

Devotees take part in a Muharram procession at Karad, in Satara district.

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Muharram Procession Delhi
Muharram in Delhi Photo: PTI/Shahbaz Khan
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Devotees take part in an ‘Ashura’ procession during ‘Muharram’, the first month of the Islamic calendar, at Kashmiri Gate area, in New Delhi.

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Muharram procession Kolkata
Muharram procession in Kolkata Photo: PTI/Swapan Mahapatra
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Muslims participate in a Muharram procession, in Kolkata.

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Muharram procession  Patna
Muharram procession in Patna Photo: PTI
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Devotees take part in a religious procession on the tenth day of the mourning period of Muharram, in Patna.

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Muharram 2024
Martyrdom of Imam Hussein Photo: AP/Bikas Das
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A volunteer sprinkles rose water on the wounds of a Muslim devout caused by self flagellation during a Muharram procession in Kolkata.

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Muharram procession Chikkamagaluru
Muharram procession in Chikkamagaluru Photo: PTI
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Devotees take part in a Muharram procession, in Chikkamagaluru.

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Muharram in Delhi
Muharram in Delhi Photo: PTI/Shahbaz Khan
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Devotees participate in an ‘Ashura’ procession during ‘Muharram’, the first month of the Islamic calendar, at Kashmiri Gate area, in New Delhi.

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Muharram Rajasthan
Muharram in Rajasthan Photo: PTI
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Devotees take part in 'Ashura' procession during the Islamic month of 'Muharram', in Ajmer.

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Muharram Ranchi
Muharram in Ranchi Photo: PTI
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Muslims devotees participate in a Muharram procession, in Ranchi.

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Muharram Agra
Muharram in Agra Photo: PTI
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Devotees bury ‘Tazias' at a local Karbala during Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, in Agra.

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Muharram Bhopal
Muharram in Bhopal Photo: PTI
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Shiite Muslims during a Muharram procession, in Bhopal.

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Muharram Maharashtra
Muharram in Maharashtra Photo: PTI
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Muslims take part in the traditional ceremony of ‘Tabut’ during ‘Muharram’, in Sangli, Maharashtra.