Photo of the day: Gajon festival in Bengal

Gajon devotees are throwing fire as a part of their prayer offerings to Lord Shiva and other deities during the Gajon festival in Kolkata, India, on April 12, 2024. The Gajon festival, which honors Lord Shiva, is mainly celebrated across Bengal during the last week leading up to the Bengali New Year.

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