Editorial photo #12493064 Religion and Belief

Shitla Puja Celebration In Bangladesh

Women from the fishing community near the Meghna River perform Shitla Puja, a traditional ritual seeking protection from Bosonto Rog (a smallpox-like disease), in a rural area of Matlab, Chandpur, Bangladesh, on June 14, 2025. (Photo by Syed Mahamudur Rahman/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #12493064
Date taken: 14 June 2025
Location: —
Photographer: Syed Mahamudur Rahman/NurPhoto
Category: Religion and Belief

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Women fishing community Meghna River Shitla Puja traditional ritual protection Bosonto Rog smallpox-like disease rural area Matlab Chandpur Bangladesh June 14 2025 Syed Mahamudur Rahman NurPhoto ritual disease prevention cultural tradition religious ceremony smallpox healing practices community health rural traditions local customs spiritual beliefs riverine community South Asia traditional beliefs cultural heritage ceremonial practices health rituals women's roles.