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