23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Drone/Aerial
Immersion Oil Lamp

Hindu devotees immerse oil lamps into the water after completing their prayers during Rakher Upobash, a revered spiritual observance held annually at the Shri Shri Lokenath Brahmachari Ashram in Barodi, Narayanganj, Bangladesh. The flickering lights symbolize devotion, hope, and the seeking of blessings from Baba Lokenath.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 11.2025
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Narayanganj, Bangladesh
Camera: L3D-100c
Copyright: © Md Tanveer Rohan