13 Oct, 2024
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On Dashami, married women gather to apply vermilion (sindoor) on the goddess and then on each other, praying for the long life and prosperity of their husbands. This joyful tradition creates a scene of red-smeared faces and festive cheer.
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The final aarti is performed before the idol is taken for immersion. Devotees sing hymns and chant mantras to honor the goddess, expressing gratitude for her visit and seeking blessings for the coming year.
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Grand processions lead the Durga idol from pandals to the water bodies, accompanied by traditional music, dhak (drum beats), and dance. The entire community comes together, creating an atmosphere of celebration and devotion.
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Families and communities immerse the kalash or ghatasthapana pot, which symbolizes the presence of the goddess, along with the Durga idol. This signifies the end of the Navratri rituals and the goddess's return to her celestial abode.
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The idol is immersed in rivers, lakes, or the sea, symbolizing the cycle of life, death, and rebirth. Devotees pray for the purification of their sins and the goddess's safe journey back to the divine realm.
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