Gajan Festival
Image Calcutta 脗路 Apr 13 2012 12:00AM
A Hindu devotee has his tongue pierced with a blade during the Shiva Gajan festival in Bainan, Kolkata on Friday, 13 April 2012. Hundreds of faithful devotees offer such sacrifices each year in hope of winning the favor of Hindu God Shiva and ensuring the fulfillment of their wishes.