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Hindu devotees will take the Durga idols to the riverbanks today for immersion on occasion of Bijoya Dashami, marking the end of the five-day long Durga puja festival.After worshipping the Mahadashami puja at the different puja mandaps, devotees will bring out Bijoya Dashami processions carrying idols of the deity Durga and her children -- Lakshmi, Saraswati, Kartik and Ganesha and carry them to the riverbanks in the evening.In a message, President Iajuddin Ahmed greeted the Hindu community yesterday saying that Durga Puja is a part of Bengali culture and Bangladesh is a bright example of communal harmony.Chief Adviser Fakhruddin Ahmed yesterday visited the puja mandap at Dhakeshwari National Temple in the city, a UNB report said.Addressing briefly a gathering of Hindu devotees on the temple premises, the CA said, “Bangladesh is a country of harmony and amity.”Chief Adviser Dr Fakhruddin Ahmed said the government is strongly committed to uphold communal harmony and wished uninterrupted happiness, peace and welfare of all citizens of the country including members of the Hindu community. Chief of the Mohanagar Sarbajanin Puja Udjapan Committee Maj Gen (retd) CR Dutta also spoke on the occasion.In the capital city, thousands of men, women and children will join the traditional immersion rally today. Processions will be brought out from the Dhakeshwari Temple at 3:00pm today and end at Waisghat in old town after parading through different city streets.Around one hundred idols are expected to be immersed in the river Buriganga, Mahanagar Puja Udjapan Committee said.Hindus believe Dashami is the day when Goddess Durga accompanied by her children start for Kailash, her husband's abode.Meanwhile, thousands gathered at the different puja mandaps across the country yesterday to celebrate the Mahanabami puja. Nabami Bhog comprising food and fruits were offered to Devi Durga, which were later distributed among devotees.In the city, people from all walks of life visited different Puja mandaps in the city, including the ones at the Dhakeshwari Temple, Jagannath Hall of Dhaka University, Ramna Kali Mandir, Siddheswari Kali Mandir, and in the temples of Tanti Bazar, Shankhari Bazar and Bangla Bazar. Leaders of BNP, Awami League, Jatiya Party, Gono Forum, LDP, Bikalpa Dhara and other socio-cultural organisations greeted the community on the occasion. Many also visited the Durga Puja mandaps and exchanged greetings with the Hindus.Other programmes, including voluntary blood donation, and distribution of Prasad and Anjali offerings, were held at the Puja mandap premises. Makeshift fairs were also held around the city. source: http://www.thedailystar.net
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Hindu devotees will take the Durga idols to the riverbanks today for immersion on occasion of Bijoya Dashami, marking the end of the five-day long Durga puja festival.After worshipping the Mahadashami puja at the different puja mandaps, devotees will bring out Bijoya Dashami processions carrying idols of the deity Durga and her children -- Lakshmi, Saraswati, Kartik and Ganesha and carry them to the riverbanks in the evening.In a message, President Iajuddin Ahmed greeted the Hindu community yesterday saying that Durga Puja is a part of Bengali culture and Bangladesh is a bright example of communal harmony.Chief Adviser Fakhruddin Ahmed yesterday visited the puja mandap at Dhakeshwari National Temple in the city, a UNB report said.Addressing briefly a gathering of Hindu devotees on the temple premises, the CA said, “Bangladesh is a country of harmony and amity.”Chief Adviser Dr Fakhruddin Ahmed said the government is strongly committed to uphold communal harmony and wished uninterrupted happiness, peace and welfare of all citizens of the country including members of the Hindu community. Chief of the Mohanagar Sarbajanin Puja Udjapan Committee Maj Gen (retd) CR Dutta also spoke on the occasion.In the capital city, thousands of men, women and children will join the traditional immersion rally today. Processions will be brought out from the Dhakeshwari Temple at 3:00pm today and end at Waisghat in old town after parading through different city streets.Around one hundred idols are expected to be immersed in the river Buriganga, Mahanagar Puja Udjapan Committee said.Hindus believe Dashami is the day when Goddess Durga accompanied by her children start for Kailash, her husband's abode.Meanwhile, thousands gathered at the different puja mandaps across the country yesterday to celebrate the Mahanabami puja. Nabami Bhog comprising food and fruits were offered to Devi Durga, which were later distributed among devotees.In the city, people from all walks of life visited different Puja mandaps in the city, including the ones at the Dhakeshwari Temple, Jagannath Hall of Dhaka University, Ramna Kali Mandir, Siddheswari Kali Mandir, and in the temples of Tanti Bazar, Shankhari Bazar and Bangla Bazar. Leaders of BNP, Awami League, Jatiya Party, Gono Forum, LDP, Bikalpa Dhara and other socio-cultural organisations greeted the community on the occasion. Many also visited the Durga Puja mandaps and exchanged greetings with the Hindus.Other programmes, including voluntary blood donation, and distribution of Prasad and Anjali offerings, were held at the Puja mandap premises. Makeshift fairs were also held around the city. source: http://www.thedailystar.net
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