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Durga Puja concludes as Lakshmi Puja preparations begin

Overview

The Durga Puja festivities concluded on October 21 and 23, marked by ceremonial idol immersions in various regions. In Silchar, the immersion process at Sadarghat was conducted under tight security involving the police and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF). Cachar Senior Superintendent of Police Partha Protim Das reported that the festivities passed peacefully due to cooperation between residents and puja committees. In Kolkata, devotees gathered at Babu Ghat on October 23 to immerse clay idols of Goddess Durga in the Ganga, after which efforts were made to remove clay remnants from the river.

In Bangladesh, the Sharadiya Durga Puja festival concluded on October 21. Celebrations featured traditional drumming and cultural programs, with observers noting a lack of major unpleasant incidents, contributing to a sense of security for the Hindu community. However, a unique situation occurred in Jashore at the Kaikhali Sarbojanin Durga Temple. Following an incident where a local woman, Sabita Rani Ghosh, reportedly fell unconscious and claimed to be possessed by the deity, the scheduled immersion was postponed. She asserted that rituals had been performed incorrectly due to impurities and warned of potential disasters. In response to this divine warning, villagers conducted a second round of ceremonies over four days, concluding with the final immersion on October 24.

As Durga Puja ends, preparations for Kojagari Lakshmi Puja are underway in areas such as Boxanagar. With the full moon phase approaching on October 25, local potters have begun displaying idols of Goddess Lakshmi. While artisans have produced a high volume of idols, many report that sales have been slower than expected, raising concerns regarding seasonal livelihoods.

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Kolkata · Durga Puja · Goddess Durga · India · Durga Puja

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Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Durga Puja celebrations conclude in Bangladesh

    Durga Puja concluded in Bangladesh with widespread celebrations. In Jashore, one temple held a second round of rituals after a woman claimed divine intervention required corrected ceremonies.

  2. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Durga Puja festivities conclude in Kolkata as Lakshmi Puja preparations begin

    Durga Puja festivities concluded with idol immersions in Kolkata, while preparations and idol sales for the upcoming Lakshmi Puja have begun in Boxanagar.

  3. [CULTURE] 7 sources
    Durga Puja festivities conclude with idol immersions in Silchar and Kolkata

    Devotees in Silchar and Kolkata concluded Durga Puja celebrations on October 21 with traditional rituals and the ceremonial immersion of Goddess Durga idols.

  4. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Traditional Durga Puja boat processions return to Sutunga River

    The traditional practice of immersing Durga idols by boat on the Sutunga River in Mathabhanga returns after a decade-long hiatus, supported by local authorities and safety regulations.

  5. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Durga Puja celebrations embrace sustainability and eco-friendly themes

    Durga Puja celebrations in India are shifting toward sustainability, utilizing eco-friendly materials and plant-based decorations to promote environmental conservation and comply with plastic bans.

  6. [CULTURE] 62 sources
    Dussehra and Durga Puja celebrations observed across India and Bangladesh

    Dussehra and Durga Puja celebrations are underway across India and Bangladesh, marked by religious rituals, idol immersions, and symbolic ceremonies celebrating the victory of good over evil.

  7. [CULTURE] 17 sources
    India celebrates Durga Puja with diverse artistic themes

    Durga Puja celebrations across India feature diverse artistic pandals, ranging from temple replicas and mythological themes to cultural tributes, highlighting regional creativity and communal harmony.

  8. [CULTURE] 9 sources
    Durga Puja celebrations begin across India, Bangladesh, and the US

    Durga Puja celebrations have begun across India, Bangladesh, and the US, marked by traditional rituals, themed pandals in Kolkata, and community gatherings focused on cultural heritage and empathy.

  9. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Suvendu Adhikari inaugurates Santosh Mitra Square Durga Puja pandal

    West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari inaugurated the Santosh Mitra Square Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata, featuring a ‘Vande Mataram’ theme honoring India’s freedom struggle and the 1947 Partition.

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