Devotees of the Hindu community gathered at Shri Shri Loknath Brahmachari Ashram in the capital’s Swamibagh area on Saturday to observe ‘Rakher Upobash’ (also known as Kartik Brata), a traditional religious fast during the month of Kartik.
Photo: Samsul Hady/ UNB
During the final 15 days of Kartik, devotees of Loknath observe the ritual every Saturday and Tuesday, seeking the well-being and recovery from illness of their loved ones.
Photo: Samsul Hady/ UNB
They fast throughout the day and offer prayers in the evening, lighting lamps filled with ghee as part of the religious rituals.