Durga idol immersion draws 3-lakh despite coastal storm warning in Cox's Bazar | District

COX'S BAZAR, Oct 2, 2025 (BSS) – The idol immersion festival concluded successfully at Cox's Bazar beach, drawing an estimated three lakh people although the coastal area faced adverse weather conditions and a maritime warning signal. The largest idol immersion festival in the country today saw devotees performing the final rites amidst heavy rain and a turbulent Bay of Bengal. The immersion process began around 5:30pm and lasted until 6:30pm. The large number of visitors flocking to the beach included both tourists and local residents. According to Uday Shankar Pal, the acting president of the district Puja Celebration Council, the event witnessed the presence of 300,000 people. Of this crowd, 100,000 were estimated to be of the Hindu faith, while...