Paschim Medinipur: Female artists embody different deity forms during the Gajan festival rituals, celebrating the Bengali New Year, in Paschim Medinipur on Monday, April 13, 2026. (Photo: NationPress)
Paschim Medinipur: A group of performers seen with Lord Shiva at the Gajan festival, commemorating the Bengali New Year, in Paschim Medinipur on Monday, April 13, 2026. (Photo: NationPress)
Paschim Medinipur: A ritual is conducted on an artist during the Gajan festival, which celebrates the Bengali New Year, in Paschim Medinipur on Monday, April 13, 2026. (Photo: NationPress)
Paschim Medinipur: A woman portraying Lord Shiva is surrounded by artists representing the ‘Ghost Army’ during the Gajan festival, which symbolizes the Bengali New Year, in Paschim Medinipur on Monday, April 13, 2026. (Photo: NationPress)
Paschim Medinipur: A participant dressed as Lord Hanuman during the Gajan festival, which celebrates the Bengali New Year in Paschim Medinipur on Monday, April 13, 2026. (Photo: NationPress)