Dhaka, Oct. 20 -- Following the evening Aarti on Nabami, a bittersweet atmosphere settled over the Dhakeshwari National Temple. A poignant note of farewell quietly resonated amid the exuberant celebrations of the Sharadiya Durga Puja.

According to Hindu belief, Goddess Durga will leave the mortal world on Bijoya Dashami to return to her husband's home in Kailash. As a result, devotees experienced a mix of joy and sadness at the temple premises on Maha Nabami.

Tuesday's proceedings at the Dhakeshwari Temple commenced in the morning with the Nabami ritual sacrifice and prayers.

Hindu tradition holds that Lord Rama performed this worship on the ninth day of the lunar fortnight after slaying Ravana. Devotees flooded the national temple to ...