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The Charak Puja held on the last days of the Bengali month Chaitra (April), is well-known for its rites of body piercing and swirling from a high pole. A charhak tree consisting of a long pole with a wheel fixed at the top, is erected. A devotee hangs from this wheel with a hook. The wheel is then spun around with him at high speed. He pierces his body including his tongue with small nails, at times red hot ones. The devotee thus spinning spreads Prasad, handmade sweetmeats blessed with chants, among the curious spectators and onlookers. The root of this ritual lies in the belief in spirits and the cult of rebirth. Its rites suggest ancient ritual of human sacrifice. (photo)

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The Charak Puja held on the last days of the Bengali month Chaitra (April), is well-known for its rites of body piercing and swirling from a high pole. A charhak tree consisting of a long pole with a wheel fixed at the top, is erected. A devotee hangs from this wheel with a hook. The wheel is then spun around with him at high speed. He pierces his body including his tongue with small nails, at times red hot ones. The devotee thus spinning spreads Prasad, handmade sweetmeats blessed with chants, among the curious spectators and onlookers. The root of this ritual lies in the belief in spirits and the cult of rebirth. Its rites suggest ancient ritual of human sacrifice. (photo)

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Erection of the Charak Tree. People of Shah Para village, Tangail, pulling a rope tide to the large trunk of a tree to rig it up at the centre of Charak ground during the 'Charak Festival' on April 15, 2007. The Charak Puja is well-known for the rites of piercing the body with nails, and swirling from a high pole. A 'charhak tree' is built on the occasion, consisting of a long pole atop which a wheel is fixed. An ascetic devotee is hung from this wheel with a hook. The wheel then spins around with him at high speed. Small nails, at times red hot ones, pierce all parts of his body including his tongue. The devotee thus spinning spreads prasad (handmade sweetmeats blessed with chants) among the curious spectators and onlookers. At the root of the celebration of Charhak Puja is a belief in spirits and the cult of rebirth. Its rites suggest ancient ritual of human sacrifice. Bangladesh. (photo)

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Erection of the Charak Tree. People of Shah Para village, Tangail, pulling a rope tide to the large trunk of a tree to rig it up at the centre of Charak ground during the 'Charak Festival' on April 15, 2007. The Charak Puja is well-known for the rites of piercing the body with nails, and swirling from a high pole. A 'charhak tree' is built on the occasion, consisting of a long pole atop which a wheel is fixed. An ascetic devotee is hung from this wheel with a hook. The wheel then spins around with him at high speed. Small nails, at times red hot ones, pierce all parts of his body including his tongue. The devotee thus spinning spreads prasad (handmade sweetmeats blessed with chants) among the curious spectators and onlookers. At the root of the celebration of Charhak Puja is a belief in spirits and the cult of rebirth. Its rites suggest ancient ritual of human sacrifice. Bangladesh. (photo)

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Ascetic devotees hang from a spinning wheel attached with 'Charhak tree' on the occasion of Charak Puja at Shah Dhamrai, Dhaka, Bangladesh on April 15, 2006. Charhak Puja is observed on the last days of the Bangla month of Chaitra (April) called Chatitra Sangkranti. Farmers celebrate during this festival with the devotees singing and dancing without any care. The Charak Puja is well-known for the rites of piercing the body with nails, and swirling from a high pole. A 'charhak tree' is built on the occasion, consisting of a long pole atop which a wheel is fixed. An ascetic devotee is hung from this wheel with a hook. The wheel then spins around with him at high speed. Small nails, at times red hot ones, pierce all parts of his body including his tongue. The devotee thus spinning spreads prasad (handmade sweetmeats blessed with chants) among the curious spectators and onlookers. At the root of the celebration of Charhak Puja is a belief in spirits and the cult of rebirth. Its rites sugge

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Ascetic devotees hang from a spinning wheel attached with 'Charhak tree' on the occasion of Charak Puja at Shah Dhamrai, Dhaka, Bangladesh on April 15, 2006. Charhak Puja is observed on the last days of the Bangla month of Chaitra (April) called Chatitra Sangkranti. Farmers celebrate during this festival with the devotees singing and dancing without any care. The Charak Puja is well-known for the rites of piercing the body with nails, and swirling from a high pole. A 'charhak tree' is built on the occasion, consisting of a long pole atop which a wheel is fixed. An ascetic devotee is hung from this wheel with a hook. The wheel then spins around with him at high speed. Small nails, at times red hot ones, pierce all parts of his body including his tongue. The devotee thus spinning spreads prasad (handmade sweetmeats blessed with chants) among the curious spectators and onlookers. At the root of the celebration of Charhak Puja is a belief in spirits and the cult of rebirth. Its rites sugge

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An ascetic devotee hangs from a spinning wheel attached with 'Charhak tree' on the occasion of Charak Puja at Shah Dhamrai, Dhaka, Bangladesh on April 15, 2006. Charhak Puja is observed on the last days of the Bangla month of Chaitra (April) called Chatitra Sangkranti. Farmers celebrate during this festival with the devotees singing and dancing without any care. The Charak Puja is well-known for the rites of piercing the body with nails, and swirling from a high pole. A 'charhak tree' is built on the occasion, consisting of a long pole atop which a wheel is fixed. An ascetic devotee is hung from this wheel with a hook. The wheel then spins around with him at high speed. Small nails, at times red hot ones, pierce all parts of his body including his tongue. The devotee thus spinning spreads prasad (handmade sweetmeats blessed with chants) among the curious spectators and onlookers. At the root of the celebration of Charhak Puja is a belief in spirits and the cult of rebirth. Its rites su

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An ascetic devotee hangs from a spinning wheel attached with 'Charhak tree' on the occasion of Charak Puja at Shah Dhamrai, Dhaka, Bangladesh on April 15, 2006. Charhak Puja is observed on the last days of the Bangla month of Chaitra (April) called Chatitra Sangkranti. Farmers celebrate during this festival with the devotees singing and dancing without any care. The Charak Puja is well-known for the rites of piercing the body with nails, and swirling from a high pole. A 'charhak tree' is built on the occasion, consisting of a long pole atop which a wheel is fixed. An ascetic devotee is hung from this wheel with a hook. The wheel then spins around with him at high speed. Small nails, at times red hot ones, pierce all parts of his body including his tongue. The devotee thus spinning spreads prasad (handmade sweetmeats blessed with chants) among the curious spectators and onlookers. At the root of the celebration of Charhak Puja is a belief in spirits and the cult of rebirth. Its rites su

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Ascetic (photo)

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Ascetic (photo)

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The 'Charak Tree' ready to be rigged up during 'Charak Puja' festival at Shah Para village, Tangail, Bangladesh on April 15, 2007. The festival is devoted to the deities Shiva and Sakti.The Charak Puja is well-known for the rites of piercing the body with nails, and swirling from a high pole. A 'charhak tree' is built on the occasion, consisting of a long pole atop which a wheel is fixed. An ascetic devotee is hung from this wheel with a hook. The wheel then spins around with him at high speed. Small nails, at times red hot ones, pierce all parts of his body including his tongue. The devotee thus spinning spreads prasad (handmade sweetmeats blessed with chants) among the curious spectators and onlookers. At the root of the celebration of Charhak Puja is a belief in spirits and the cult of rebirth. Its rites suggest ancient ritual of human sacrifice. (photo)

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The 'Charak Tree' ready to be rigged up during 'Charak Puja' festival at Shah Para village, Tangail, Bangladesh on April 15, 2007. The festival is devoted to the deities Shiva and Sakti.The Charak Puja is well-known for the rites of piercing the body with nails, and swirling from a high pole. A 'charhak tree' is built on the occasion, consisting of a long pole atop which a wheel is fixed. An ascetic devotee is hung from this wheel with a hook. The wheel then spins around with him at high speed. Small nails, at times red hot ones, pierce all parts of his body including his tongue. The devotee thus spinning spreads prasad (handmade sweetmeats blessed with chants) among the curious spectators and onlookers. At the root of the celebration of Charhak Puja is a belief in spirits and the cult of rebirth. Its rites suggest ancient ritual of human sacrifice. (photo)

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An ascetic devotee hangs from a spinning wheel attached with 'Charhak tree' on the occasion of Charak Puja at Shah Para village, Tangail, Bangladesh on April 15, 2006. Charhak Puja is observed on the last days of the Bangla month of Chaitra (April) called Chatitra Sangkranti. Farmers celebrate during this festival with the devotees singing and dancing without any care. The Charak Puja is well-known for the rites of piercing the body with nails, and swirling from a high pole. A 'charhak tree' is built on the occasion, consisting of a long pole atop which a wheel is fixed. An ascetic devotee is hung from this wheel with a hook. The wheel then spins around with him at high speed. Small nails, at times red hot ones, pierce all parts of his body including his tongue. The devotee thus spinning spreads prasad (handmade sweetmeats blessed with chants) among the curious spectators and onlookers. At the root of the celebration of Charhak Puja is a belief in spirits and the cult of rebirth. Its r

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An ascetic devotee hangs from a spinning wheel attached with 'Charhak tree' on the occasion of Charak Puja at Shah Para village, Tangail, Bangladesh on April 15, 2006. Charhak Puja is observed on the last days of the Bangla month of Chaitra (April) called Chatitra Sangkranti. Farmers celebrate during this festival with the devotees singing and dancing without any care. The Charak Puja is well-known for the rites of piercing the body with nails, and swirling from a high pole. A 'charhak tree' is built on the occasion, consisting of a long pole atop which a wheel is fixed. An ascetic devotee is hung from this wheel with a hook. The wheel then spins around with him at high speed. Small nails, at times red hot ones, pierce all parts of his body including his tongue. The devotee thus spinning spreads prasad (handmade sweetmeats blessed with chants) among the curious spectators and onlookers. At the root of the celebration of Charhak Puja is a belief in spirits and the cult of rebirth. Its r

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Insertion of hooks on the back for hanging from a spinning wheel attached with 'Charhak tree' on the occasion of Charak Puja at Dhamrai, Dhaka, Bangladesh on April 15, 2006. Bangladesh on April 2006. Charhak Puja is observed on the last days of the Bangla month of Chaitra (April) called Chatitra Sangkranti. Farmers celebrate during this festival with the devotees singing and dancing without any care. The Charak Puja is well-known for the rites of piercing the body with nails, and swirling from a high pole. A 'charhak tree' is built on the occasion, consisting of a long pole atop which a wheel is fixed. An ascetic devotee is hung from this wheel with a hook. The wheel then spins around with him at high speed. Small nails, at times red hot ones, pierce all parts of his body including his tongue. The devotee thus spinning spreads prasad (handmade sweetmeats blessed with chants) among the curious spectators and onlookers. At the root of the celebration of Charhak Puja is a belief in spirit

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Insertion of hooks on the back for hanging from a spinning wheel attached with 'Charhak tree' on the occasion of Charak Puja at Dhamrai, Dhaka, Bangladesh on April 15, 2006. Bangladesh on April 2006. Charhak Puja is observed on the last days of the Bangla month of Chaitra (April) called Chatitra Sangkranti. Farmers celebrate during this festival with the devotees singing and dancing without any care. The Charak Puja is well-known for the rites of piercing the body with nails, and swirling from a high pole. A 'charhak tree' is built on the occasion, consisting of a long pole atop which a wheel is fixed. An ascetic devotee is hung from this wheel with a hook. The wheel then spins around with him at high speed. Small nails, at times red hot ones, pierce all parts of his body including his tongue. The devotee thus spinning spreads prasad (handmade sweetmeats blessed with chants) among the curious spectators and onlookers. At the root of the celebration of Charhak Puja is a belief in spirit

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Children came to worship the Hindu God Shiva conducted by the Hindu priest before beginning of the Aborton (Round) during The Charak festival at Dhamrai, Dhaka, Bangladesh on April 15, 2006.Farmers celebrate during this festival with the devotees singing and dancing without any care. The Charak Puja is well-known for the rites of piercing the body with nails, and swirling from a high pole. A 'charhak tree' is built on the occasion, consisting of a long pole atop which a wheel is fixed. An ascetic devotee is hung from this wheel with a hook. The wheel then spins around with him at high speed. Small nails, at times red hot ones, pierce all parts of his body including his tongue. The devotee thus spinning spreads prasad (handmade sweetmeats blessed with chants) among the curious spectators and onlookers. (photo)

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Children came to worship the Hindu God Shiva conducted by the Hindu priest before beginning of the Aborton (Round) during The Charak festival at Dhamrai, Dhaka, Bangladesh on April 15, 2006.Farmers celebrate during this festival with the devotees singing and dancing without any care. The Charak Puja is well-known for the rites of piercing the body with nails, and swirling from a high pole. A 'charhak tree' is built on the occasion, consisting of a long pole atop which a wheel is fixed. An ascetic devotee is hung from this wheel with a hook. The wheel then spins around with him at high speed. Small nails, at times red hot ones, pierce all parts of his body including his tongue. The devotee thus spinning spreads prasad (handmade sweetmeats blessed with chants) among the curious spectators and onlookers. (photo)

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Hindu villagers worshipping the Hindu God Shiva behind a priest during 'Charak Puja' festival at Dhamrai,Dhaka, Bangladesh on April 15, 2006. The Charak Puja is well-known for the rites of piercing the body with nails, and swirling from a high pole. A 'charhak tree' is built on the occasion, consisting of a long pole atop which a wheel is fixed. An ascetic devotee is hung from this wheel with a hook. The wheel then spins around with him at high speed. Small nails, at times red hot ones, pierce all parts of his body including his tongue. The devotee thus spinning spreads prasad (handmade sweetmeats blessed with chants) among the curious spectators and onlookers. At the root of the celebration of Charhak Puja is a belief in spirits and the cult of rebirth. Its rites suggest ancient ritual of human sacrifice. (photo)

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Hindu villagers worshipping the Hindu God Shiva behind a priest during 'Charak Puja' festival at Dhamrai,Dhaka, Bangladesh on April 15, 2006. The Charak Puja is well-known for the rites of piercing the body with nails, and swirling from a high pole. A 'charhak tree' is built on the occasion, consisting of a long pole atop which a wheel is fixed. An ascetic devotee is hung from this wheel with a hook. The wheel then spins around with him at high speed. Small nails, at times red hot ones, pierce all parts of his body including his tongue. The devotee thus spinning spreads prasad (handmade sweetmeats blessed with chants) among the curious spectators and onlookers. At the root of the celebration of Charhak Puja is a belief in spirits and the cult of rebirth. Its rites suggest ancient ritual of human sacrifice. (photo)

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The Charak Puja held on the last days of the Bengali month Chaitra (April), is well-known for its rites of body piercing and swirling from a high pole. A charhak tree consisting of a long pole with a wheel fixed at the top, is erected. A devotee hangs from this wheel with a hook. The wheel is then spun around with him at high speed. He pierces his body including his tongue with small nails, at times red hot ones. The devotee thus spinning spreads Prasad, handmade sweetmeats blessed with chants, among the curious spectators and onlookers. The root of this ritual lies in the belief in spirits and the cult of rebirth. Its rites suggest ancient ritual of human sacrifice. (photo)

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The Charak Puja held on the last days of the Bengali month Chaitra (April), is well-known for its rites of body piercing and swirling from a high pole. A charhak tree consisting of a long pole with a wheel fixed at the top, is erected. A devotee hangs from this wheel with a hook. The wheel is then spun around with him at high speed. He pierces his body including his tongue with small nails, at times red hot ones. The devotee thus spinning spreads Prasad, handmade sweetmeats blessed with chants, among the curious spectators and onlookers. The root of this ritual lies in the belief in spirits and the cult of rebirth. Its rites suggest ancient ritual of human sacrifice. (photo)

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Entertainer of the Charak Puja collecting alms from a villager (photo)

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Entertainer of the Charak Puja collecting alms from a villager (photo)

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A group of devotees singing and dancing during 'Charak Puja' festival at Dhamrai, Dhaka, Bangladesh on April 15, 2006. The festival is devoted to the deities Shiva and Sakti. Farmers celebrate during this festival with the devotees singing and dancing without any care. The Charak Puja is well-known for the rites of piercing the body with nails, and swirling from a high pole. A 'charhak tree' is built on the occasion, consisting of a long pole atop which a wheel is fixed. An ascetic devotee is hung from this wheel with a hook. The wheel then spins around with him at high speed. Small nails, at times red hot ones, pierce all parts of his body including his tongue. The devotee thus spinning spreads prasad (handmade sweetmeats blessed with chants) among the curious spectators and onlookers. At the root of the celebration of Charhak Puja is a belief in spirits and the cult of rebirth. Its rites suggest ancient ritual of human sacrifice. (photo)

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A group of devotees singing and dancing during 'Charak Puja' festival at Dhamrai, Dhaka, Bangladesh on April 15, 2006. The festival is devoted to the deities Shiva and Sakti. Farmers celebrate during this festival with the devotees singing and dancing without any care. The Charak Puja is well-known for the rites of piercing the body with nails, and swirling from a high pole. A 'charhak tree' is built on the occasion, consisting of a long pole atop which a wheel is fixed. An ascetic devotee is hung from this wheel with a hook. The wheel then spins around with him at high speed. Small nails, at times red hot ones, pierce all parts of his body including his tongue. The devotee thus spinning spreads prasad (handmade sweetmeats blessed with chants) among the curious spectators and onlookers. At the root of the celebration of Charhak Puja is a belief in spirits and the cult of rebirth. Its rites suggest ancient ritual of human sacrifice. (photo)

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A member of the group of Entertainer of the Charak Puja collecting alms from a villager during 'Charak Puja' festival at Shah Para village, Tangail, Bangladesh on April 15, 2007. The festival is devoted to the deities Shiva and Sakti.The Charak Puja is well-known for the rites of piercing the body with nails, and swirling from a high pole. A 'charhak tree' is built on the occasion, consisting of a long pole atop which a wheel is fixed. An ascetic devotee is hung from this wheel with a hook. The wheel then spins around with him at high speed. Small nails, at times red hot ones, pierce all parts of his body including his tongue. The devotee thus spinning spreads prasad (handmade sweetmeats blessed with chants) among the curious spectators and onlookers. At the root of the celebration of Charhak Puja is a belief in spirits and the cult of rebirth. Its rites suggest ancient ritual of human sacrifice. (photo)

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A member of the group of Entertainer of the Charak Puja collecting alms from a villager during 'Charak Puja' festival at Shah Para village, Tangail, Bangladesh on April 15, 2007. The festival is devoted to the deities Shiva and Sakti.The Charak Puja is well-known for the rites of piercing the body with nails, and swirling from a high pole. A 'charhak tree' is built on the occasion, consisting of a long pole atop which a wheel is fixed. An ascetic devotee is hung from this wheel with a hook. The wheel then spins around with him at high speed. Small nails, at times red hot ones, pierce all parts of his body including his tongue. The devotee thus spinning spreads prasad (handmade sweetmeats blessed with chants) among the curious spectators and onlookers. At the root of the celebration of Charhak Puja is a belief in spirits and the cult of rebirth. Its rites suggest ancient ritual of human sacrifice. (photo)

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Portrait of a rural boy in disguise of the Hindu God Shiva during 'Charak Puja' festival at Shah Para village, Tangail, Bangladesh on April 15, 2006. The festival is devoted to the deities Shiva and Sakti.The Charak Puja is well-known for the rites of piercing the body with nails, and swirling from a high pole. A 'charhak tree' is built on the occasion, consisting of a long pole atop which a wheel is fixed. An ascetic devotee is hung from this wheel with a hook. The wheel then spins around with him at high speed. Small nails, at times red hot ones, pierce all parts of his body including his tongue. The devotee thus spinning spreads prasad (handmade sweetmeats blessed with chants) among the curious spectators and onlookers. At the root of the celebration of Charhak Puja is a belief in spirits and the cult of rebirth. Its rites suggest ancient ritual of human sacrifice. (photo)

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Portrait of a rural boy in disguise of the Hindu God Shiva during 'Charak Puja' festival at Shah Para village, Tangail, Bangladesh on April 15, 2006. The festival is devoted to the deities Shiva and Sakti.The Charak Puja is well-known for the rites of piercing the body with nails, and swirling from a high pole. A 'charhak tree' is built on the occasion, consisting of a long pole atop which a wheel is fixed. An ascetic devotee is hung from this wheel with a hook. The wheel then spins around with him at high speed. Small nails, at times red hot ones, pierce all parts of his body including his tongue. The devotee thus spinning spreads prasad (handmade sweetmeats blessed with chants) among the curious spectators and onlookers. At the root of the celebration of Charhak Puja is a belief in spirits and the cult of rebirth. Its rites suggest ancient ritual of human sacrifice. (photo)

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Hindu devotees chanting prayers Cahrak puja, at Batiaghata, Khulna, Bangladesh. April 11, 2008. Well known for the rites of piercing the body with nails, and swirling from a high pole, Charak puja is devoted to the deities Shiva and Sakti. A 'charhak tree' is built on the occasion, which is a long pole with a wheel fixed at the top. An ascetic devotee is hung from this wheel with a hook. The wheel then spins around with him at high speed. Small nails, at times red hot ones, pierce all parts of his body including his tongue. The devotee thus spinning spreads prasad, handmade sweetmeats blessed with chants, among the curious spectators and onlookers. At the root of the celebration of Charhak Puja is a belief in spirits and the cult of rebirth. Its rites suggest ancient ritual of human sacrifice. (photo)

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Hindu devotees chanting prayers Cahrak puja, at Batiaghata, Khulna, Bangladesh. April 11, 2008. Well known for the rites of piercing the body with nails, and swirling from a high pole, Charak puja is devoted to the deities Shiva and Sakti. A 'charhak tree' is built on the occasion, which is a long pole with a wheel fixed at the top. An ascetic devotee is hung from this wheel with a hook. The wheel then spins around with him at high speed. Small nails, at times red hot ones, pierce all parts of his body including his tongue. The devotee thus spinning spreads prasad, handmade sweetmeats blessed with chants, among the curious spectators and onlookers. At the root of the celebration of Charhak Puja is a belief in spirits and the cult of rebirth. Its rites suggest ancient ritual of human sacrifice. (photo)

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A Hindu priest chanting prayers Cahrak puja, at Batiaghata, Khulna, Bangladesh. April 11, 2008. Well known for the rites of piercing the body with nails, and swirling from a high pole, Charak puja is devoted to the deities Shiva and Sakti. A 'charhak tree' is built on the occasion, which is a long pole with a wheel fixed at the top. An ascetic devotee is hung from this wheel with a hook. The wheel then spins around with him at high speed. Small nails, at times red hot ones, pierce all parts of his body including his tongue. The devotee thus spinning spreads prasad, handmade sweetmeats blessed with chants, among the curious spectators and onlookers. At the root of the celebration of Charhak Puja is a belief in spirits and the cult of rebirth. Its rites suggest ancient ritual of human sacrifice. (photo)

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A Hindu priest chanting prayers Cahrak puja, at Batiaghata, Khulna, Bangladesh. April 11, 2008. Well known for the rites of piercing the body with nails, and swirling from a high pole, Charak puja is devoted to the deities Shiva and Sakti. A 'charhak tree' is built on the occasion, which is a long pole with a wheel fixed at the top. An ascetic devotee is hung from this wheel with a hook. The wheel then spins around with him at high speed. Small nails, at times red hot ones, pierce all parts of his body including his tongue. The devotee thus spinning spreads prasad, handmade sweetmeats blessed with chants, among the curious spectators and onlookers. At the root of the celebration of Charhak Puja is a belief in spirits and the cult of rebirth. Its rites suggest ancient ritual of human sacrifice. (photo)

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