Editorial photo #12259905 Religion and Belief

Gajan Festival Celebration, In North 24 Pargana District, India - 13 April 2025

A devotee hurls fire inside a temple as part of a ritual marking the conclusion of a religious procession for the Gajan festival in North 24 Pargana District, India, on April 13, 2025. Hundreds of devout followers gather to perform intense acts of devotion, seeking the favor of the Hindu god Shiva. The Gajan festival, observed with fervent rituals and symbolic penance, coincides with the end of the Bengali calendar year and is believed to help fulfill the wishes of participants. (Photo by Rupak De Chowdhuri/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #12259905
Date taken: 13 April 2025
Location: —
Photographer: Rupak De Chowdhuri/NurPhoto
Category: Religion and Belief

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