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Devotion lights up Rakher Upobash

The Rakher Upobash was held on Tuesday, Nov 11, 2025, at the Shri Shri Loknath Brahmachari Ashram in Swamibagh, Dhaka. Every year, Loknath devotees of the Sanatan faith observe this ritual on Saturdays and Tuesdays after the 15th day of the Bengali month of Kartik. Devotees believe that observing this fast brings relief from sorrow, hardship, danger, and illness through the blessings of Baba Loknath.

The Rakher Upobash observed by Loknath devotees is also known as “Gosair Upobash” or “Kartik Brata”. Photo: Muhammad Mostafigur Rahman
The Rakher Upobash observed by Loknath devotees is also known as “Gosair Upobash” or “Kartik Brata”. Photo: Muhammad Mostafigur Rahman
On the occasion of Rakher Upobash, the largest gathering of Loknath devotees in Dhaka takes place at the Swamibagh Loknath Ashram. Photo: Muhammad Mostafigur Rahman
On the occasion of Rakher Upobash, the largest gathering of Loknath devotees in Dhaka takes place at the Swamibagh Loknath Ashram. Photo: Muhammad Mostafigur Rahman
From the afternoon, devotees arrive in long queues carrying flowers, fruits, and ghee lamps, taking their places inside the ashram. By dusk, the entire courtyard fills up with worshippers. Photo: Muhammad Mostafigur Rahman
From the afternoon, devotees arrive in long queues carrying flowers, fruits, and ghee lamps, taking their places inside the ashram. By dusk, the entire courtyard fills up with worshippers. Photo: Muhammad Mostafigur Rahman
At sunset, as the bells ring, everyone lights their lamps together to the sound of devotional ululation, a traditional sound made by Hindu women to signify joy and good fortune. Photo: Muhammad Mostafigur Rahman
At sunset, as the bells ring, everyone lights their lamps together to the sound of devotional ululation, a traditional sound made by Hindu women to signify joy and good fortune. Photo: Muhammad Mostafigur Rahman
Each devotee sits with ghee lamps placed on banana leaves before them. A separate lamp is lit for each person for whom prayers are offered. Photo: Muhammad Mostafigur Rahman
Each devotee sits with ghee lamps placed on banana leaves before them. A separate lamp is lit for each person for whom prayers are offered. Photo: Muhammad Mostafigur Rahman
A female devotee prays during Rakher Upobash at the Swamibagh Loknath Ashram in Dhaka. Photo: Muhammad Mostafigur Rahman
A female devotee prays during Rakher Upobash at the Swamibagh Loknath Ashram in Dhaka. Photo: Muhammad Mostafigur Rahman
A female devotee prays during Rakher Upobash at the Swamibagh Loknath Ashram in Dhaka. Photo: Muhammad Mostafigur Rahman
A female devotee prays during Rakher Upobash at the Swamibagh Loknath Ashram in Dhaka. Photo: Muhammad Mostafigur Rahman
Throughout the lamp-lighting ceremony, many devotees chant the Loknath pranam mantra. Photo: Muhammad Mostafigur Rahman
Throughout the lamp-lighting ceremony, many devotees chant the Loknath pranam mantra. Photo: Muhammad Mostafigur Rahman

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Published : 12 Nov 2025, 08:32 AM

Updated : 12 Nov 2025, 08:32 AM

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