21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
The Sadhu with flute bull horn

A Sadhu plays flute using the bull horn. This event is a religious fasting observed by followers of Hinduism, particularly in the Bengali tradition. It is dedicated to the worship of the goddess Kartik, also known as Karthik Thakur. Devotees observe a day-long fast and engage in prayers and rituals to seek the blessings of the deity. The fasting usually takes place on the eleventh day of the Bengali month of Kartik.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 11.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Narayanganj, Bangladesh
Camera: Canon EOS 6D
Copyright: © Apu Jaman