Durga Puja, the most significant religious festival for the Bengali Hindu community, ends today with the immersion of Goddess Durga’s idols in water bodies across Bangladesh.
In Dhaka, thousands of devotees are expected to gather along the banks of the Buriganga River to witness the emotional farewell to the goddess.
Idols from various temples and neighbourhoods across the city will be transported to the river on decorated trucks. The immersion ritual is the final act of the festival, symbolising the return of Durga to her celestial abode. It is a moment of both celebration and sorrow for devotees.
A highlight of the final day is the "Sindur Khela" ceremony, where women adorn each other with vermilion, symbolising the strength of the goddess.
As thousands of people gather to watch the idols' immersion, the event serves as a reminder of the enduring cultural and spiritual significance of Durga Puja, a festival that brings together the community in a shared expression of faith and devotion.
