Bangladesh

Durga Puja celebrated in joy and harmony

Durga Puja is the biggest religious festival of Hindus. The puja mandaps resonate with the worship of the goddess, offerings and evening prayers. The festival has spread an atmosphere of joy, enthusiasm and communal harmony. This photo story captures colourful moments from Durga Puja celebrations in different parts of the country.

Prothom Alo English Desk
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A large number of visitors are gathering around the puja mandap themed “Ripu Rajani” at the Sri Sri Seba Khola and Baikunthadham temples in North Kattali, Chattogram city.
Jewel Shill
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Devotees are travelling from far and wide to see the idols.
Jewel Shill
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Visitors show great curiosity about the puja mandap.
Jewel Shill
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A priest offers incense during the rituals.
Jewel Shill
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Lamps have been lit before the statue of Lord Shiva.
Jewel Shill
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Three women joined in prayer before Goddess Durga.
Supriyo Chakma
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Worshippers perform the puja to the rhythmic beats of the drums.
Soyel Rana
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A devotee blows a conch shell during Maha Saptami worship.
Soyel Rana
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A devotee is busy performing rituals in worship of Goddess Durga.
Soyel Rana
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A devotee takes a photograph of Goddess Durga on a mobile phone and sends it to relatives.
Soyel Rana
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This year, the young generation has decorated the entire mandap using traditional materials from rural Bengal. Biddut Chakra Kali Temple, Shalgaria, Pabna.
Hasan Mahmud
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On Maha Saptami, a family takes selfies with an idol of Goddess Durga while visiting different temples. Shaheber Koborkhana, Khulna.
Saddam Hossain
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This year’s puja mandap, organised by Patenga Shyama Sangha in Chattogram city, features a theme “Newspapers: Then and now”.
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Devotees gather at a mandap to celebrate Durga Puja. Alongside viewing the idols, they take part in various religious rituals and ceremonies. Khamarbari Krishibid Institution (KIB) mandap, Dhaka.
Tanvir Ahammed
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