Durga Puja Celebrations Conclude with Idol Immersion at Diyung River

 HAFLONG, Oct 21: The five-day Durga Puja celebrations concluded on Vijaya Dashami with the immersion of idols at the Diyung River on Wednesday. Hundreds of devotees from various household and community pujas gathered at the designated immersion site, located about 7 km from Haflong, to bid a ceremonial farewell to Goddess Durga.

In accordance with directions issued by the Dima Hasao district administration, all idol immersions were completed at designated locations. Adequate security arrangements were made, with police personnel deployed along the route and at the immersion site to ensure the smooth conduct of the rituals and prevent any untoward incidents.

Officials of the district administration remained present throughout the immersion process. Altogether, around 20+ idols from different puja committees and households were immersed in the Diyung River amid chants, devotional songs and traditional rituals.

Earlier in the day, women devotees participated in the customary Sindoor Khela, applying vermilion to one another and offering prayers for the well-being and prosperity of their families. Sweets were distributed among devotees as they sought the blessings of Goddess Durga before her departure.

The festive atmosphere was further enhanced by the rhythmic beats of the dhak as young and old joined in the celebrations. People were seen exchanging greetings, embracing one another and sharing sweets on the occasion of Vijaya Dashami, marking the triumph of good over evil and bringing the annual Durga Puja festivities to a close.

The immersion ceremony passed off peacefully, bringing an end to one of the most significant religious festivals celebrated in the district.