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Durga Puja bells ring

The Durga Puja festivities began with Chandipath, recitation of scripture, and the installation of a Mangal Ghat at altars across the country, including the Dhakeshwari National Temple, accompanied by the sounding of drums and conch shells to invite the Goddess Durga into the mortal realm.

The Durga Puja celebrations began on Sunday, Sept 21, 2025, with the auspicious observance of Mahalaya at the Dhakeshwari National Temple in Dhaka. As per the traditional calendar, this year, Goddess Durga is believed to arrive on earth riding an elephant and depart in a palanquin.
The Durga Puja celebrations began on Sunday, Sept 21, 2025, with the auspicious observance of Mahalaya at the Dhakeshwari National Temple in Dhaka. As per the traditional calendar, this year, Goddess Durga is believed to arrive on earth riding an elephant and depart in a palanquin.
Devotees gathered for the first phase of Mahalaya at Dhakeshwari National Temple on Sunday, Sept 21, 2025.
Devotees gathered for the first phase of Mahalaya at Dhakeshwari National Temple on Sunday, Sept 21, 2025.
Devotees gathered for the first phase of Mahalaya at Dhakeshwari National Temple on Sunday, Sept 21, 2025.
Devotees gathered for the first phase of Mahalaya at Dhakeshwari National Temple on Sunday, Sept 21, 2025.
Artists presented traditional dances as part of the Mahalaya celebrations on Sunday, Sept 21, 2025, at the Dhakeshwari National Temple in Dhaka.
Artists presented traditional dances as part of the Mahalaya celebrations on Sunday, Sept 21, 2025, at the Dhakeshwari National Temple in Dhaka.
Artists presented traditional dances as part of the Mahalaya celebrations on Sunday, Sept 21, 2025, at the Dhakeshwari National Temple in Dhaka.
Artists presented traditional dances as part of the Mahalaya celebrations on Sunday, Sept 21, 2025, at the Dhakeshwari National Temple in Dhaka.
Artists presented traditional dances as part of the Mahalaya celebrations on Sunday, Sept 21, 2025, at the Dhakeshwari National Temple in Dhaka.
Artists presented traditional dances as part of the Mahalaya celebrations on Sunday, Sept 21, 2025, at the Dhakeshwari National Temple in Dhaka.
Devotional music performances by artists marked the Mahalaya observance at Dhakeshwari National Temple on Sunday, Sept 21, 2025.
Devotional music performances by artists marked the Mahalaya observance at Dhakeshwari National Temple on Sunday, Sept 21, 2025.
Devotees invited Goddess Durga to the mortal realm by Chandipath and installation of Mangal Ghat, and played drums and conch shells during Mahalaya at Dhakeshwari National Temple on Sunday, Sept 21, 2025.
Devotees invited Goddess Durga to the mortal realm by Chandipath and installation of Mangal Ghat, and played drums and conch shells during Mahalaya at Dhakeshwari National Temple on Sunday, Sept 21, 2025.
The Durga Puja festivities began with the installation of the Mangal Ghat and worship at Mahalaya at Dhaka’s Dhakeshwari National Temple on Sunday, Sept 21, 2025.
The Durga Puja festivities began with the installation of the Mangal Ghat and worship at Mahalaya at Dhaka’s Dhakeshwari National Temple on Sunday, Sept 21, 2025.
The first phase of Mahalaya began at 6am on Sunday, Sept 21, 2025. As per Hindu rituals, the three phases -- Mahalaya, Bodhan, and Sandhi Puja -- mark the observances of the Durga Puja.
The first phase of Mahalaya began at 6am on Sunday, Sept 21, 2025. As per Hindu rituals, the three phases -- Mahalaya, Bodhan, and Sandhi Puja -- mark the observances of the Durga Puja.
The Indian high commissioner and other guests lit the lamp on Mahalaya at Dhakeshwari National Temple on Sunday, Sept 21, 2025.
The Indian high commissioner and other guests lit the lamp on Mahalaya at Dhakeshwari National Temple on Sunday, Sept 21, 2025.

bdnews24.com

Published : 22 Sep 2025, 03:34 AM

Updated : 21 Aug 2026, 06:05 PM

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