Shashthi Moments

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Flowers and bel leaves distributed among devotees for using as offerings.
Flowers and bel leaves distributed among devotees for using as offerings.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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Bijoy Krishna Guha, priest of Dhakeshwari temple holding an incense burner.
Bijoy Krishna Guha, priest of Dhakeshwari temple holding an incense burner.