All Souls' Day

All Souls' Day is a day when Christian remember their friends & relatives, who have passed away. This comes from an ancient belief that the souls of the dead will return, on this particular day, to have a meal with their family & friends. Candles are lit to guide the souls to their home for the meal.

These photos were taken in the Bhawnipur Cemetery, Calcutta (Kolkata) on All Soul's Day on 2nd November 2008 and 09.