Dhaka bathes in festive glory as Nabami shimmers with sacred rhythms

Puja pavilions across Dhaka have burst into colour and rhythm, as Nabami ushers in a crescendo of devotion, music and sacred offerings. With evening Arti complete, a note of parting lingers in the air, signalling the final chapter of the Sharadiya festival. On Thursday, the goddess will leave the mortal realm for her divine abode in Kailash on Bijoya Dashami. According to Hindu Sanatan scriptures, King Sri Ramachandra performed Nabami Puja after slaying Ravana. The Nabami Bihita Puja involves yajna and offerings of neelkantha flowers. On Wednesday morning, Nabami yajnas and rituals were held at pavilions across the capital. Devotees chanted with priests, offered Anjali, and collected Charanamrita and ash from the sacred fire. At Dhakeshwari National Temple, Chief Priest...