DHAKA, Oct 23, 2023 (BSS) - Maha Navami, the fourth day of Sharadiyo Durga Puja, is being celebrated with offering puja followed by anjali to Goddess Durga and sacrificing pumpkins, bananas and cucumbers at temples and makeshift mandaps across the country. On Maha Navami, Goddess Durga is worshipped as Mahisasuramardini which means the Annihilator of the Buffalo Demon. It is believed that on Maha Navami day Goddess Durga killed the demon Mahishasura. In the morning, devotees performed different rituals and prayers to honor the goddess Durga as Maha Navami puja was offered. Stringent security measures have been taken across the country during the celebration of Durga Puja to avert any untoward situation.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha October 24, 2023 09:51 UTC