Gajan festival Celebration, in North 24 Pargana District - 04/13/2025

Devotees are walking to hurl fire toward a temple as part of a ritual marking the conclusion of a religious procession for the Gajan festival in North 24 Pargana District, India, on April 13, 2025. Hundreds of devout followers are gathering to perform intense acts of devotion, seeking the favor of the Hindu god Shiva. The Gajan festival, observed with fervent rituals and symbolic penance, coincides with the end of the Bengali calendar year and is believed to help fulfill the wishes of participants.