BSS-42 Indian High Commissioner joins Puja celebration at Dhakeshwari Temple

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Indian High Commissioner joins Puja celebration at Dhakeshwari Temple

DHAKA, Oct 17, 2018 (BSS) – Indian High Commissioner in Dhaka Harsh Vardhan Shringla joined the Maha prasad (halwa) distribution programme today on the Dhakeshwari National Temple premises on the third consecutive day of the Durga Puja to mark the Maha Ashtami.

Marking the festival, Bihit Puja was celebrated and Prasad distributed among the disciples of goddess Durga, said a press release here.

Besides, Bangladesh Puja Udjapan Parishad and Mahanagar Sarbojanin Puja Committee also distributed food among the inmates of Central Jail in the city, the release added.

Different political leaders, including Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal President ASM Abdur Rab and Pankaj Bhattacharya, visited the Dhakeshwari National Temple and exchanged greetings.

Maha Nabami will be celebrated tomorrow. Marking the day, Bihit Puja and an Aroti competition will be held on the temple premises.

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