Devotees observe Kartik Brata rituals at a Bangladeshi Ashram

Followers of Loknath Brahmachari gathered at the Shri Shri Loknath Brahmachari Ashram in Narayanganj, Bangladesh, to observe the Kartik Brata ritual.

Devotees traveled from various parts of the country to the Baradi, Sonargaon location to participate in a month-long fast. During the final 15 days of the Bengali month of Kartik, participants perform a ritual called Rakher Upobash or Kartik Brata. They pray for the well-being of their loved ones while lighting incense and oil lamps every Saturday and Tuesday.

The worshippers spent time in prayer and worship at the ashram grounds. The ritual concludes with devotees setting oil lamps afloat on water. Participants of various ages took part in the observance, with some families assisting children in lighting the lamps used for the worship.