Kolkata, Oct. 24 -- A couple of days after SIT chief and retired Calcutta High Court judge Anindita Roy Saraswati allowed the immersion of the Durga idol at Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durgotsav, the puja committee on Saturday proceeded with the ritual in a sombre atmosphere, without the customary festivities, sindoor khela or ceremonial farewell.
The immersion came nearly a week after the stampede during Maha Saptami celebrations claimed 19 lives.
Local residents bid farewell to the goddess in a subdued atmosphere, with many seen seeking forgiveness at her feet over the possibility of shortcomings in the puja arrangements.
The chants of "Abar esho Ma" (Come again, Mother) could be heard as the idol was taken away.
The idol was brought out of ...