Charak

The event took place at the Kamargaon Rishipara field and attracted hundreds of spectators of all ages from across the district. Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Centuries-old Charak Puja draws crowds in Brahmanbaria with daring rituals

Charak Puja has been celebrated for hundreds of years in this region as part of the Gajan festival, a centuries-old observance in honour of Lord Shiva

This picture was taken from chorok festival at Sylhet, Bangladesh where People believe that the festival will carry prosperity by eliminating the sorrow and sufferings of the previous year through hardships on the body. Photo: Subrata Dey
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