RELIGIOUS FASTING FESTIVAL OF RAKHER UPOBASH

Thousands of Hindu devotees in Bangladesh gathered at the Shri Shri Lokanath Brahmachari temple during the religious fasting festival of “Rakher Upobash.” During the festival, practitioners sit in front of candle lights, praying for good health and seeking blessings. Here are some of the scenes from the festival of lights in Narayanganj.

THE HINDU DURGA PUJA FESTIVAL

Hindus are commemorating the Durga Puja festival this week across India and Bangladesh, a celebration for the goddess Durga. The five-day festival commemorates the slaying of a demon king by Durga, restoring good over evil. During the festival, worshipers take part in rituals, including prayers and animal sacrifices.

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