Devotees observe Kartik Brata at Loknath Ashram
Prothom Alo (English) · ৮ নভে, ২০২৬
Followers of Loknath Brahmachari observe a month-long fast during the Bengali calendar month Kartik, praying for the well-being of their loved ones.
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Prothom Alo (English)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- To mark Kartik Brata, devotees and followers of Loknath have gathered at the Shri Shri Loknath Brahmachari Ashram in Baradi, Sonargaon, Narayanganj.
- Observing the ritual known as “Rakher Upobash” or “Kartik Brata”, devotees light oil lamps and incense and offer prayers on every Saturday and Tuesday during the final 15 days of the Bengali month of Kartik.
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
The practice of complying with a law, custom, command or rule.
“Followers travel to the Baradi Ashram from different parts of the country to take part in the observance, spending their time in prayer and worship.”
An ardent enthusiast or admirer.
“To mark Kartik Brata, devotees and followers of Loknath have gathered at the Shri Shri Loknath Brahmachari Ashram in Baradi, Sonargaon, Narayanganj.”
One who follows, comes after another.
“To mark Kartik Brata, devotees and followers of Loknath have gathered at the Shri Shri Loknath Brahmachari Ashram in Baradi, Sonargaon, Narayanganj.”
Any system by which time is divided into days, weeks, months, and years.
Synonyms: agenda, calends, docket, schedule
“Followers of Loknath Brahmachari observe a month-long fast during the Bengali calendar month Kartik, praying for the well-being of their loved ones.”
To collect; normally separate things.
Synonyms: aggroup, togetherize
“To mark Kartik Brata, devotees and followers of Loknath have gathered at the Shri Shri Loknath Brahmachari Ashram in Baradi, Sonargaon, Narayanganj.”
Words chosen from this story. English meanings: Wiktionary (CC BY-SA), via the Free Dictionary API.
IELTS Reading practice
Read the passage, then answer the questions. Every answer is in the passage.
Followers of Loknath Brahmachari observe a month-long fast during the Bengali calendar month Kartik, praying for the well-being of their loved ones. To mark Kartik Brata, devotees and followers of Loknath have gathered at the Shri Shri Loknath Brahmachari Ashram in Baradi, Sonargaon, Narayanganj.
Observing the ritual known as “Rakher Upobash” or “Kartik Brata”, devotees light oil lamps and incense and offer prayers on every Saturday and Tuesday during the final 15 days of the Bengali month of Kartik. Followers travel to the Baradi Ashram from different parts of the country to take part in the observance, spending their time in prayer and worship.
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Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.Observing the ritual known as “Rakher Upobash” or “Kartik Brata”, devotees light oil lamps and incense and offer prayers on every Saturday and Tuesday during the final _____ days of the Bengali month of Kartik.
Question 2: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
2.Followers of Loknath Brahmachari _____ a month-long fast during the Bengali calendar month Kartik, praying for the well-being of their loved ones.
Question 3: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.To mark Kartik Brata, devotees and followers of Loknath have gathered at the Shri Shri Loknath Brahmachari Ashram in Baradi, Sonargaon, Narayanganj.
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