A Hindu devotee participates in the “Tarpan” ritual during Mahalaya prayers on the banks of the Ganges River in Kolkata, India, 02 October 2024. Mahalaya, observed seven days before the Hindu festival of Durga Puja, is a significant occasion marked by prayers and rituals, serving as both an auspicious event and a day of remembrance. On this day, people offer 'tarpan' in memory of their deceased forefathers. (Photo by Piyal Adhikary/EPA)
