Bangladesh Durga Puja 2025

When is it Celebrated?

It is celebrated annyally in September-October (Ashvin month).

Durga Puja Historical Data (2023 - 2027)

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Purpose

To celebrate good triumphing over evil through goddess worship.

How Is It Celebrated?

Elaborate pandals (temporary temples) house exquisite clay idols. Dhaka's Dhakeshwari Temple becomes the epicenter for Sindoor khela (vermilion play) on Vijayadashami, Dhunuchi dances with incense pots, and Bhog (sacred food) distribution. Interfaith elements include Muslim artisans crafting 70% of idols, Christian neighborhoods hosting pandals, and Buddhist temples holding parallel prayers.

Modern adaptations include eco-friendly clay idol immersion, AR Durga visualization apps, and themed pandals addressing climate change.

History

Traces to 16th-century Bengali Hindu kingdoms, surviving Mughal and British eras.

Focus

Communal harmony and feminine divinity.

Activities

• Traditional drum competitions
• Alpana (rangoli) workshops
• Cultural fusion concerts

Facts

• Bangladesh has 30,000+ pandals.
• Chandpur's idol boats are UNESCO-recognized.
• Durga's lion may feature Bangladeshi flag motifs.

Modern Celebrations

Solar-powered pandals; interfaith idol-making sessions.