Swamibagh:Devotees of the Hindu community assembled at Shri Shri Loknath Brahmachari Ashram in the capital's Swamibagh area on Saturday to partake in 'Rakher Upobash,' also known as Kartik Brata. This traditional religious fast is observed during the month of Kartik.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the ritual is observed during the final 15 days of Kartik, with devotees participating every Saturday and Tuesday. The observance is aimed at seeking the well-being and recovery from illness of their loved ones.
Participants fast throughout the day and gather in the evening to offer prayers. As part of the religious rituals, they light lamps filled with ghee.