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Published : 02 Oct 2025, 03:11 AM
Puja pavilions across Dhaka have burst into colour and rhythm, as Nabami ushers in a crescendo of devotion, music and sacred offerings.
With evening Arti complete, a note of parting lingers in the air, signalling the final chapter of the Sharadiya festival.
On Thursday, the goddess will leave the mortal realm for her divine abode in Kailash on Bijoya Dashami.
According to Hindu Sanatan scriptures, King Sri Ramachandra performed Nabami Puja after slaying Ravana. The Nabami Bihita Puja involves yajna and offerings of neelkantha flowers.
On Wednesday morning, Nabami yajnas and rituals were held at pavilions across the capital.
Devotees chanted with priests, offered Anjali, and collected Charanamrita and ash from the sacred fire.
At Dhakeshwari National Temple, Chief Priest Dharmadas Chattopadhyay told bdnews24.com, “After Purnapuja on Nabami, the goddess becomes Aparajita on Dashami.”
At Banani’s pavilion, the Nabami Puja and Chandi Path began at 5pm on Wednesday, followed by cultural performances after dusk. Arti continued late into the night.
The Ministry of Cultural Affairs hosted a Sharadiya cultural festival at the Nandan Mancha in Segunbagicha in the evening.
Organised by Shilpakala Academy, the two-day festival opened with 50 artistes playing traditional drums.
An Arati competition was held at Dhakeshwari temple at night, with 25 participants.
Participants, from children to youths, each performed for three minutes, all joining in Arati after paying respects to the goddess.
At Ramna Kali Temple, devotees danced to the beat of traditional drums on Wednesday evening, as crowds filled the temple grounds.
Large numbers of devotees, along with people from other communities, flocked to pavilions across the capital on the occasion.
In Old Dhaka, particularly in Shakhari Bazar, the narrow lanes overflowed with visitors. Colourful lights, decorated idols, and street fairs created a festive atmosphere.
