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Observance of Penance

Devotees are crucified to accept penance by piercing metal nails through their skin on the occasion of a religious folk festival.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 04.2019
Date Uploaded: 11.2022
Photo Location: Hooghly district in West Bengal., India
Camera: Canon EOS 70D
Copyright: © Mallar Sarkar