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Charak And Gajon Festival In India.
A little boy has his entire body decorated with colors as part of the ritual of the Charak and Gajon festival in a village 100 kilometers from Kolkata, India, on April 12, 2025. The Charak and Gajon festival is a Hindu ritual celebrated in the month of Chaitra to honor Lord Shiva. Devotees paint various arts on their faces and bodies and perform dances, mainly based in the state of Bengal, during this festival. (Photo by Debarchan Chatterjee/NurPhoto)
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| Photo ID | #12257105 |
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| Photographer | Debarchan Chatterjee/NurPhoto |
| Category | Religion and Belief |
| Copyright | © 2025 NurPhoto - Debarchan Chatterjee/NurPhoto |
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