23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Crossed Paths, High Above
Based on the visual elements—specifically a person suspended high by ropes and tied to a horizontal beam—this image is almost certainly capturing a moment from the Charak Puja (also known as the Gajan Utsav or Neel Puja) festival, which is primarily celebrated in the Bengal region of India during the final day of the Bengali calendar year.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 01.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | madhay pradesh, India |
| Camera: | ILCE-6400 |
| Copyright: | © Debasis Paik |