Bhubaneswar, Oct. 21 -- Vijayadashami, marking the culmination of Durga Puja festivities, is being celebrated at puja pandals across Odisha on Wednesday.

Devotees in large numbers are visiting pandals to offer prayers and seek the blessings of Goddess Durga on Vijayadashami. The sound of bells, conch, mantras chanting have filled the pandals as priests perform special rituals to mark the auspicious occasion.

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The day holds special significance in Hindu tradition, symbolising the victory of good over evil. The celebrations also mark the conclusion of the five-day Durga Puja festivities.

One of the major attractions of the day will be the traditional Ra...