I took this photo in Bardhaman District of West Bengal where the Gajan festival is celebrated with great zeal and enthusiasm.Face painting holds immense cultural and religious significance during the Gajan festival, a vibrant Hindu folk celebration observed in West Bengal .This festival, marked by fervent devotion and colorful rituals, involves devotees painting their faces to resemble Hindu deities and mythological characters. Through this artistic expression, participants immerse themselves in the spiritual essence of the festival and pay homage to the divine.