Saturday, October 11, 2008

Durga Puja and immersion on 09 Sept 2008



Dhakeswari Mandir, the historical and prominent temple of the Hindu community, where animals are sacrificed (goat) during worship on the 9th day
Finally 'Sindoor khela' (smearing of vermillion) in the face for the ladies
A sadhu looking for help
Laddoo sweets
Cops on guard


Jagannath Hall, Dhaka University

Image of Lord Buddha under construction beneath a banyan tree in Jagannath Hall compound

Statue of Swami Vivekananda in Jagannath Hall

Live turtles on sale


Onlookers

Narrow alley of old Dhaka

Idols taken out with procession for immersion in river
Lowered from trucks

Immersion of idol in Buriganga river


Better way to view the immersion

View of Wise ghat-Sadarghat from distance

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

thanks..!

Anonymous said...

beautiful pictures of puja in dhaka, thank you sir.

sushmita

Unknown said...

See more durga puja picture of 2011 at PHOTOMOTO