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Photographer of the year Contest 2026 - Contest - 1

Happy Mukherjee ( Rank : 1 )

The Skeleton Ritual of Gajan:- During Bengal’s Gajan festival, devotees paint their bodies like skeletons and take part in rituals, songs, and processions. This striking tradition symbolizes life, death, and devotion to Lord Shiva. Through art and faith, they keep an old cultural heritage alive for the next generation.



1 Living Skeleton of Gajan






2 Shadow of Gajan Skeleton






3 Face of Faith and Bones of Tradition






4 Skeleton Brotherhood






5 Skeleton Souls of the Gajan




Photographer of the year Contest 2026 - Contest - 1

Chandan Sunder ( Rank : 2 )

This monochrome series explores the divine feminine journey through a surrealist lens, traversing the boundary between physical form and cosmic consciousness. By blending human figures with primordial landscapes, I aim to visualize the soul’s evolution—from the thirst for liberation to the ultimate dissolution of the self into eternity.



1 The Primordial Reverie






2 The Sacred Invitation






3 The Thirst of the Dunes






4 The Quest of Dissolving Self






5 The Axis of Eternity




Photographer of the year Contest 2026 - Contest - 1

Kishore Das ( Rank : 3 )

'Juxtaposition': This portfolio of five street-captured images explores the dynamic juxtaposition between foreground subjects and vibrant wall murals in the background. Each frame harmonizes human elements with urban artistry, revealing layered narratives of life blending seamlessly with colorful street canvas.



1 Cynophile






2 Handyman






3 Mother






4 Motion






5 Twinned