''Chadak'' Ritual In Kolkata

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''Chadak'' Ritual In Kolkata

Hindu devotees gather to watch as a Hindu devotee hangs suspended from a rope during the Chadak ritual in Kolkata, India, on April 14, 2025. Hundreds gather to participate in the centuries-old observance dedicated to Lord Shiva, the Hindu deity of destruction. The ritual, observed annually in parts of eastern India, marks the end of the Bengali calendar year and involves acts of physical endurance and devotion. (Photo by Rupak De Chowdhuri/NurPhoto)

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