Devotees Perform Charak Puja Near Kolkata

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Devotees Perform Charak Puja Near Kolkata

Devotees swing from a tall pole as part of a ritualistic prayer offering to Lord Shiva during the Charak Puja on the outskirts of Kolkata, India, on April 14, 2026. Charak Puja is observed on the last day of the Bengali calendar year, marking intense acts of devotion and penance. (Photo by Sudipta Das/NurPhoto)

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