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Shashthi moments at Dhakeshwari

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

The biggest religious festival of the Bangali Hindu community, Durga Puja, commenced on Shashthi Tithy on Monday across the country.

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

The festivities began with the early morning ritual of Kalparambha, the devotees’ resolution to observe the whole ceremony sound.

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

The welcoming rituals at Dhakeshwari National Temple in Dhaka included Bodhon Amantran (Incarnation), Adhibas, and recitations from Holy Chandi.

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

Devotees blew conch shells (shankha) and beat drums at different mandaps in the city during the occasion.

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

With Shashthi, the aura of the colourful festival is set for the next three days of Mahasaptami, Mahahtami and Mahanabami till the immersion of the idol of Durga.

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

Prothom Alo’s Dipu Malakar captured photos of the festival from Dhakeshwari temple and other temples in Dhaka.

Devotees before the idol of goddess Durga at temple in Dhaka on 15 October.
Devotees before the idol of goddess Durga at temple in Dhaka on 15 October.
Children before the idol of goddess Durga at a mandap in Goalnagar in Old Dhaka.
Children before the idol of goddess Durga at a mandap in Goalnagar in Old Dhaka.
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