Shashthi Moments

Flowers and bel leaves distributed among devotees for using as offerings.

Conch shell blowing at the Shashthi festival on 15 October at Dhakeshwari temple, Dhaka.

Devotees in Adhibas and Bodhon Amantron at Dhakewshari temple in Dhaka on 15 October.

Devotees before the idol of goddess Durga at temple in Dhaka on 15 October.

Kalmparambha, Bodhon and Adhibas are among the welcoming rituals for the biggest Bangali Hindu festival.

Children before the idol of goddess Durga at a mandap in Goalnagar in Old Dhaka.

Devotees before the idol of goddess Durga at temple in Dhaka on 15 October.

Bijoy Krishna Guha, priest of Dhakeshwari temple holding an incense burner.