September 18, 2026

Bangla
Home
Sport
World
Business & Economy
Features
Others
Recent News

Farewell to Goddess Durga

The rituals of Durga Puja observed by the Sanatan faithful concluded with the immersion of Goddess Durga. The festival, which began with worshipping the goddess at Beltola on the sixth day, came to an end on Thursday with the celebrations of Bijoya Dashami.

The followers of the Sanatan religion bid farewell to Goddess Durga by immersing her idol in the Buriganga River at Waizghat in Dhaka on Thursday, Oct 2, 2025. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
The followers of the Sanatan religion bid farewell to Goddess Durga by immersing her idol in the Buriganga River at Waizghat in Dhaka on Thursday, Oct 2, 2025. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
On the 10th day of the festival, devotees immersed their Goddess Durga idols in the Buriganga River at Dhaka's Waizghat on Thursday, Oct 2, 2025. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
On the 10th day of the festival, devotees immersed their Goddess Durga idols in the Buriganga River at Dhaka's Waizghat on Thursday, Oct 2, 2025. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
On the 10th day of the festival, devotees immersed their Goddess Durga idols in the Buriganga River at Dhaka's Waizghat on Thursday, Oct 2, 2025. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
On the 10th day of the festival, devotees immersed their Goddess Durga idols in the Buriganga River at Dhaka's Waizghat on Thursday, Oct 2, 2025. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
The followers of the Sanatan religion bid farewell to Goddess Durga by immersing her idol in the Buriganga River at Waizghat in Dhaka on Thursday, Oct 2, 2025. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
The followers of the Sanatan religion bid farewell to Goddess Durga by immersing her idol in the Buriganga River at Waizghat in Dhaka on Thursday, Oct 2, 2025. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Hindus bid farewell to the Goddess Durga, destroyer of misery, by immersing idols in the Buriganga River at Dhaka’s Waizghat on Thursday, Oct 2, 2025, marking another year of waiting until her return. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Hindus bid farewell to the Goddess Durga, destroyer of misery, by immersing idols in the Buriganga River at Dhaka’s Waizghat on Thursday, Oct 2, 2025, marking another year of waiting until her return. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Hindus bid farewell to the Goddess Durga, destroyer of misery, by immersing idols in the Buriganga River at Dhaka’s Waizghat on Thursday, Oct 2, 2025, marking another year of waiting until her return. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Hindus bid farewell to the Goddess Durga, destroyer of misery, by immersing idols in the Buriganga River at Dhaka’s Waizghat on Thursday, Oct 2, 2025, marking another year of waiting until her return. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Idols are brought from different places in Dhaka to the banks of the Buriganga River in Dhaka's Waizghat for immersion on Thursday, Oct 2, 2025. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Idols are brought from different places in Dhaka to the banks of the Buriganga River in Dhaka's Waizghat for immersion on Thursday, Oct 2, 2025. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Idols are brought from different places in Dhaka to the banks of the Buriganga River in Dhaka's Waizghat for immersion on Thursday, Oct 2, 2025. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Idols are brought from different places in Dhaka to the banks of the Buriganga River in Dhaka's Waizghat for immersion on Thursday, Oct 2, 2025. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
A small idol made of paper is brought from Nawabpur in Old Dhaka to the banks of the Buriganga River in Dhaka's Waizghat for immersion on Thursday, Oct 2, 2025. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
A small idol made of paper is brought from Nawabpur in Old Dhaka to the banks of the Buriganga River in Dhaka's Waizghat for immersion on Thursday, Oct 2, 2025. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Devotees bid farewell to Goddess Durga at Dhaka’s Waizghat on the Buriganga River, dancing and singing to the rhythm of drums on Thursday, Oct 2, 2025. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Devotees bid farewell to Goddess Durga at Dhaka’s Waizghat on the Buriganga River, dancing and singing to the rhythm of drums on Thursday, Oct 2, 2025. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
On the 10th day of the festival, devotees immersed their Goddess Durga idols in the Buriganga River at Dhaka's Waizghat on Thursday, Oct 2, 2025. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
On the 10th day of the festival, devotees immersed their Goddess Durga idols in the Buriganga River at Dhaka's Waizghat on Thursday, Oct 2, 2025. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Hindus bid farewell to the Goddess Durga, destroyer of misery, by immersing idols in the Buriganga River at Dhaka’s Waizghat on Thursday, Oct 2, 2025, marking another year of waiting until her return. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Hindus bid farewell to the Goddess Durga, destroyer of misery, by immersing idols in the Buriganga River at Dhaka’s Waizghat on Thursday, Oct 2, 2025, marking another year of waiting until her return. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Idols from different temples in Dhaka were taken to the Buriganga River at Waizghat on Thursday, Oct 2, 2025, for immersion, marking the farewell to Goddess Durga for the year. Photo: Abdullah Al MominIdols from different temples in Dhaka were taken to the Buriganga River at Waizghat on Thursday, Oct 2, 2025, for immersion, marking the farewell to Goddess Durga for the year. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Idols from different temples in Dhaka were taken to the Buriganga River at Waizghat on Thursday, Oct 2, 2025, for immersion, marking the farewell to Goddess Durga for the year. Photo: Abdullah Al MominIdols from different temples in Dhaka were taken to the Buriganga River at Waizghat on Thursday, Oct 2, 2025, for immersion, marking the farewell to Goddess Durga for the year. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Idols from different temples in Dhaka were taken to the Buriganga River at Waizghat on Thursday, Oct 2, 2025, for immersion, marking the farewell to Goddess Durga for the year. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Idols from different temples in Dhaka were taken to the Buriganga River at Waizghat on Thursday, Oct 2, 2025, for immersion, marking the farewell to Goddess Durga for the year. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Crowds throng the banks of the Buriganga River in Dhaka's Waizghat on Thursday, Oct 2, 2025, to observe the idol immersion. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Crowds throng the banks of the Buriganga River in Dhaka's Waizghat on Thursday, Oct 2, 2025, to observe the idol immersion. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Crowds throng the banks of the Buriganga River in Dhaka's Waizghat on Thursday, Oct 2, 2025, to observe the idol immersion. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Crowds throng the banks of the Buriganga River in Dhaka's Waizghat on Thursday, Oct 2, 2025, to observe the idol immersion. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Law enforcers were present at the Buriganga River in Dhaka's Waizghat on Thursday, Oct 2, 2025, to ensure the safety of devotees who gathered to immerse the idols. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Law enforcers were present at the Buriganga River in Dhaka's Waizghat on Thursday, Oct 2, 2025, to ensure the safety of devotees who gathered to immerse the idols. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Devotees immersed their idols in the Buriganga River at Dhaka’s Waizghat under tight security provided by law-enforcing agencies, including the Army, on Thursday, Oct 2, 2025. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Devotees immersed their idols in the Buriganga River at Dhaka’s Waizghat under tight security provided by law-enforcing agencies, including the Army, on Thursday, Oct 2, 2025. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Sheikh Md Sazzat Ali at the banks of the Buriganga River in Dhaka's Waizghat on Thursday, Oct 2, 2025, to oversee the idol immersion. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Sheikh Md Sazzat Ali at the banks of the Buriganga River in Dhaka's Waizghat on Thursday, Oct 2, 2025, to oversee the idol immersion. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

bdnews24.com

Published : 03 Oct 2025, 04:33 AM

Updated : 21 Aug 2026, 06:06 PM

Read More
Alexander-Arnold returns to England squad
Alexander-Arnold returns to England squad
Renewed Yemen fighting displaces 112,000: UN
Renewed Yemen fighting displaces 112,000: UN
Likely low may bring more rain to Bangladesh
Likely low may bring more rain to Bangladesh
Spirit AI founder sees robot brain breakthrough by 2027
Spirit AI founder sees robot brain breakthrough by 2027
Read More
Opinion

Anamika Bhakta

Spectrum price: Will Bangladesh follow the global trend or continue on its perilous path?
Anamika Bhakta

Sabir Mustafa

From BRICS to Makkah, Bangladesh misses two buses in one week
Sabir Mustafa

Mike Dolan

AI is too big to slow in a geopolitical race: Mike Dolan
Mike Dolan

Sabir Mustafa

Hasina’s road to Dhaka strewn with doubts and danger
Sabir Mustafa
Read More