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Adorning the statues of Goddess Durga

The sixth day of Navratri or Shoshthi marks the commencement of Durga Puja, the biggest Hindu festival in Bangladesh. It will begin with prayers, invitations, and visits on Friday. Artisans are busy decorating idols after they are painted.

The Durga Puja idol on display at the Sri Sri Pranballabh Jiu Temple near Beauty Boarding in Banglabazar on Tuesday, Oct 17, 2023. Photo: Twhiduzzaman Tapu
The Durga Puja idol on display at the Sri Sri Pranballabh Jiu Temple near Beauty Boarding in Banglabazar on Tuesday, Oct 17, 2023. Photo: Twhiduzzaman Tapu
The Durga Puja idol on display at the Sri Sri Pranballabh Jiu Temple near Beauty Boarding in Banglabazar on Tuesday, Oct 17, 2023.
The Durga Puja idol on display at the Sri Sri Pranballabh Jiu Temple near Beauty Boarding in Banglabazar on Tuesday, Oct 17, 2023.
Artisans at various Old Dhaka temples are occupied with adorning the idols after completing the painting. Photo: Twhiduzzaman Tapu
Artisans at various Old Dhaka temples are occupied with adorning the idols after completing the painting. Photo: Twhiduzzaman Tapu
Artisans drape an idol in a traditional saree at a temple in Dhaka's Banglabazar in preparation for Durga Puja. Photo: Twhiduzzaman Tapu
Artisans drape an idol in a traditional saree at a temple in Dhaka's Banglabazar in preparation for Durga Puja. Photo: Twhiduzzaman Tapu
Artisans at Dhaka's Banglabazar temple are diligently preparing for Durga Puja. Photo: Twhiduzzaman Tapu
Artisans at Dhaka's Banglabazar temple are diligently preparing for Durga Puja. Photo: Twhiduzzaman Tapu
An artisan finalises the creation of idols for Lakshmi Puja, which will be held a few days after Durga Puja. Photo: Twhiduzzaman Tapu
An artisan finalises the creation of idols for Lakshmi Puja, which will be held a few days after Durga Puja. Photo: Twhiduzzaman Tapu
The painting work on the idols at Rajbari Puja Mandap in Dhaka’s Banglabazar is complete. They will be decorated from Wednesday. Photo: Twhiduzzaman Tapu
The painting work on the idols at Rajbari Puja Mandap in Dhaka’s Banglabazar is complete. They will be decorated from Wednesday. Photo: Twhiduzzaman Tapu

bdnews24.com News Service

Published : 17 Oct 2023, 09:46 PM

Updated : 17 Oct 2023, 09:46 PM

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