In Bangladesh, Kali Puja, also known as Shyama Puja, was celebrated across Bangladesh with religious fervour, devotion and enthusiasm. Devotees gathered at temples and makeshift mandaps to offer prayers to Goddess Kali and mark the triumph of good over evil.
Popularly known as Deepawali or the festival of lights, Kali Puja is observed on the new moon night of the Bengali month of Kartik. The festival honours Goddess Kali, regarded as the embodiment of divine power, strength and the destruction of evil.
As part of the celebrations, devotees illuminated their homes, temples and crematoriums with earthen lamps and candles in remembrance of their ancestors. Special prayers, traditional rituals, devotional music and offerings marked the occasion.
In the capital, major celebrations took place at Dhakeshwari National Temple, Ramkrishna Math and Mission, Siddheshwari Kali Mandir, Ramna Kali Mandir and several other religious sites.
The Ramna Kali Mandir was particularly illuminated with lamps and decorative lights, while devotees gathered to offer prayers. Fireworks also added to the festive atmosphere. Celebrations were also reported in divisional cities, including Chattogram, and district towns such as Jashore.
