Attractive Goddess Durga shining brightly in 1357 mandaps in Tangail
Siraj Al Masud, Tangail
Just as nature is singing the arrival of winter with the white clouds in the autumn sky and the whiteness of the flowers, rain has fallen in Dhaka. The biggest religious festival of the traditional religion, Durga Puja, has begun with the spread of whiteness with the burning of incense. Around the autumn Durga festival, the beautiful form of Goddess Durga is shining in the courtyards of houses and temples in 1357 mandap of 12 upazilas of Tangail.
The idol has regained its life with the last touch of paint and ink. Goddess Durga seems to come alive on the clay canvas with the magical touch of the potters' hands! The festive atmosphere is in every home of the traditional people of Tangail, centered around the Durga festival.
According to the District Puja Celebration Front, this year a record number of pujas are being held in the district. This year, the Sharadiya Durgotsav is being held in a total of 1,357 puja pavilions in the district. Of these, Mirzapur is at the top with the highest number of 270 pavilions and Bhuiyanpur has the lowest number of 34 pavilions.
The pavilions are: 270 in Mirzapur upazila, 233 in Tangail Sadar, 182 in Kalihati, 138 in Nagarpur, 128 in Delduar, 94 in Ghatail, 81 in Basail, 60 in Madhupur, 57 in Gopalpur, 44 in Sakhipur, 36 in Dhanbari and 34 in Bhuiyanpur upazila.
On-site visits to the temples of worship in Sri Sri Kalibari, Adalat Para, Thanapara, Sabalia, Registry Para, College Para and Paradise Para in Tangail city show that groups are praying in temples. Incense is burning brightly and the drumming of drums is to the tune of the
Goddess Durga is dancing!
It's as if the busy life has stopped for a moment. A festive atmosphere is stirring in Tanu's mind. The eyes of a dove, intoxicated by the scent of new clothes and dhoti, are smiling with the childhood she has left behind. The hands clasped in her tender hands are singing the praises of life.
According to Sanatan Dharma, the Durga Puja rituals will begin with the installation of the Mahasashti Ghat on October 16. Before that, Mahapanchami will be held on October 15 and Shasthi Puja on October 16, Mahasaptami on October 17-18 and Mahaashtami on October 19. The autumn Durga Puja will end with the immersion of the idol on October 20 and Vijaya Dashami on October 21. According to Sanatan Dharma, this year, Goddess Durga will come to earth on a horse and return to Kailash in a boat.
Meanwhile, the puja pavilion of the house of Asia-renowned philanthropist Ranada Prasad Saha, founder of Kumudini Hospital in Mirzapur upazila of the district, is the largest pavilion in the upazila. This pavilion is bustling with the arrival of VIPs from home and abroad.
Security arrangements have been strengthened across the district to ensure a smooth and peaceful Durga Puja. There will be strict surveillance by law enforcement agencies at each pavilion. Along with police, Ansar and VDP members, the Puja Committee's own volunteer team will be deployed at the pavilions. In addition, CCTV cameras have been installed at important and large pavilions, round-the-clock monitoring cells and a special striking force has been set up to deal with emergency situations. Those concerned have expressed hope that this time Durga Puja will be held in a festive and safe environment with the mutual harmony of people of all religions and the strict surveillance of the administration.
District Puja Celebration Front President Amal Banerjee said that all preparations are nearing completion to celebrate the biggest festival of Hindus, the autumn Durga Puja, peacefully. Several meetings of the Puja Celebration Committee have been held with the Deputy Commissioner and the District Police regarding the overall security and preparations for the upcoming Durga Puja.
He said that along with police and Ansar members, their volunteers will also perform their duties at each puja mandap. Like every year, this year too, Durga Puja will be held peacefully with great enthusiasm and participation from all.
Tangail Police Superintendent Muhammad Shamsul Alam Sarkar said that special security measures have been taken on the occasion of Durga Puja, the biggest religious festival of the Sanatan religion. Regular meetings are being held with the leaders of the Sanatan religion to ensure that the Durga Puja is conducted smoothly and peacefully. Detective activities have also been increased in the district around Durga Puja.
In addition, a round-the-clock monitoring cell and a special striking force have been set up to deal with emergency situations.
