Description:
Followers of Hindu religion gather at a temple to light candles and offer Puja (worship) to Mother Durga during 'Durga Puja' on the third day of the five day long festival. Durga Puja the most important religious festival of Hindus celebrates the return of the goddess to her natal home. The best known story of Durga is that of her defeating the demon Mahisasur, who could not be killed by any male because of a blessing he had received from Brahma. Dhaka, Bangladesh. October 19, 2007.
Description:
Followers of Hindu religion gather at a temple to light candles and offer Puja (worship) to Mother Durga during 'Durga Puja' on the third day of the five day long festival. Durga Puja the most important religious festival of Hindus celebrates the return of the goddess to her natal home. The best known story of Durga is that of her defeating the demon Mahisasur, who could not be killed by any male because of a blessing he had received from Brahma. Dhaka, Bangladesh. October 19, 2007.
Date Created:
0000-00-00 00:00:00
Author:
Munir uz Zaman
City:
Dhaka
Country:
Bangladesh
Headline:
Hindu devotees celebrate Durga Puja
Source:
DrikNEWS
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Copyright Majority World
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Followers of Hindu religion gather at a temple to light candles and offer Puja (worship) to Mother Durga during 'Durga Puja' on the third day of the five day long festival. Durga Puja the most important religious festival of Hindus celebrates the return o