23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Tongue Piercing
Devotees of the Charak Gajan festival perform the traditional tongue-piercing ritual, adorned in vibrant headgear, shells and garlands. Amid the forest setting, their intense expressions echo deep faith, endurance and centuries-old tantric traditions.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 04.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Chandaneswar, India |
| Camera: | ILCE-7M3 |
| Copyright: | © RUMELA DE |