Description
"মা, তোমার বিদায়ে মন ভরে,
কোথাও না যাওয়ার সাথে এসে।
সবাই বলে, "আসছো ফিরে,
মা দুর্গা, তোমার পূজা আবার সেরে।"
("Maa, our hearts are filled as we bid you adieu,
To not go away somewhere far.
Everyone says, "Come back soon,
Maa Durga, your puja will commence again.")
Bisorjon (immersion) of the idol of the Devi is the concluding ceremony to the Durga puja. For some, it is an emotional moment to see Maa leaving. The idol of Maa Durga as well as the Nabapatrikaare immersed in the river surrounded by the huge crowds of devotees that have come to see them off. The water (Shanti Jal) collected from the immersion spot is sprinkled on the devotees embracing the calm left behind by Maa.
Durga Puja (Bengali: দুর্গা পূজা), is an annual festival originating in the Indian subcontinent which reveres and pays homage to the Hindu goddess Durga and is also celebrated because of Durga's victory over Mahishasur. It is celebrated all over the world by the Bengali community but it is particularly popular and traditionally celebrated in the Indian states of West Bengal, Bihar, Assam, Odisha, Tripura, and the country of Bangladesh. The festival is observed in the Indian calendar month of Ashwin, which corresponds to September–October. Durga Puja is a 4-day festival. The puja is performed in homes and public, the latter featuring a temporary stage and structural decorations (known as pandals). The festival is also marked by scripture recitations, performance arts, revelry, gift-giving, family visits, feasting, and public processions.
West Bengal , India
Nikon D7200 + Nikon 18-105mm
Year - 2023
About the artist: Published by WWF, NatGeo, Smithsonian, HIPA (2 Time finalist), Sanctuary Asia, TRAFFIC, Saevus, 35Awards Multiple Award Winner
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