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Devotees seen laid on the ground to observe their devotion towards Hindu Lord Shiva as per the traditional ritual of Charak Festival at a village near Bagnan - India. Charak Festival is one of the oldest Folk festivals as devotees show their faith by self inflicting pain in the belief that Lord Shiva will help them overcome troubles in their daily lives.
Charak Festival of Bengal in Bagnan, India - 13 Apr 2024