Bangladesh, Oct. 16 -- Preparations are nearing completion at 1,022 puja mandaps across Moulvibazar as the Hindu community gears up to celebrate Sharadiya Durga Puja. Artisans and craftsmen are working day and night to complete the idols and decorate the puja mandaps (pavilions).

A total of 1,022 puja mandaps are being prepared across the district's seven upazilas and five municipalities for the festival. Artisans are busy putting the finishing touches on the idols of Goddess Durga, while colourful decorations are being installed at various mandaps.

The main festivities will begin from today with Maha Shashthi and the Bodhan, the ceremonial awakening of Goddess Durga. The celebrations will continue with Maha Saptami on October 17, Maha...