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Durga Puja: The final strokes of devotion

Durga Puja is just around the corner, and artisans are busy putting the finishing touches to idols of Goddess Durga. With careful brushstrokes and vibrant colours, they are completing the idols that will soon be delivered to temples across the city.

Artisans put the finishing touches to a Durga idol at Dhaka’s Ramna Kali Temple ahead of the Durga Puja. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Artisans put the finishing touches to a Durga idol at Dhaka’s Ramna Kali Temple ahead of the Durga Puja. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Artisans put the finishing touches to a Durga idol at Dhaka’s Ramna Kali Temple ahead of the Durga Puja. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Artisans put the finishing touches to a Durga idol at Dhaka’s Ramna Kali Temple ahead of the Durga Puja. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
With Durga Puja approaching, an artisan works against time to complete an idol at Ramna Kali Temple in Dhaka. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
With Durga Puja approaching, an artisan works against time to complete an idol at Ramna Kali Temple in Dhaka. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Durga idols take shape at Ramna Kali Temple, from where they will be sent to temples across Dhaka for the Durga Puja festival. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Durga idols take shape at Ramna Kali Temple, from where they will be sent to temples across Dhaka for the Durga Puja festival. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Durga idols take shape at Ramna Kali Temple, from where they will be sent to temples across Dhaka for the Durga Puja festival. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Durga idols take shape at Ramna Kali Temple, from where they will be sent to temples across Dhaka for the Durga Puja festival. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Durga idols take shape at Ramna Kali Temple, from where they will be sent to temples across Dhaka for the Durga Puja festival. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Durga idols take shape at Ramna Kali Temple, from where they will be sent to temples across Dhaka for the Durga Puja festival. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
An artisan adds the final strokes of colour to bring Goddess Durga to life ahead of the festival celebrating her. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
An artisan adds the final strokes of colour to bring Goddess Durga to life ahead of the festival celebrating her. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
An artisan adds the final strokes of colour to bring Goddess Durga to life ahead of the festival celebrating her. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
An artisan adds the final strokes of colour to bring Goddess Durga to life ahead of the festival celebrating her. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Completed idols of Goddess Durga stand ready at Ramna Kali Temple as preparations for Durga Puja enter the final stages. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Completed idols of Goddess Durga stand ready at Ramna Kali Temple as preparations for Durga Puja enter the final stages. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Artisans are busy putting the final touches on idols at Ramna Kali Temple in Dhaka. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Artisans are busy putting the final touches on idols at Ramna Kali Temple in Dhaka. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

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Published : 12 Oct 2026, 07:24 PM

Updated : 12 Oct 2026, 07:24 PM

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