23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Faith
Devotees observe 'Rakher Upobash' (or Kartik Brati), a fast dedicated to the 18th-century saint Baba Lokenath. Sitting in rows, they light oil lamps and burn traditional incense. The heavy smoke is believed to carry their prayers to the divine, creating a surreal, spiritual atmosphere.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 11.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 12.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Barasat, India |
| Camera: | NIKON Z5_2 |
| Copyright: | © Shubhodeep Roy |