CHATTOGRAM , Oct 23, 2023 (BSS) - The Puja pandels and temples in the city and elsewhere in the district are now bustling with thousand of Hindu devotees as they thronged the mandaps to celebrate their biggest religious festival Durga Puja.

On the day of Mohanobomi, on the eve of the immersion of goddess Durga, the festivity reached its peak as devotees visit different Puja pandels, maintaining social distance throughout the day to have a last glance at goddess Durga seeking blessings for their well-being.

According to official sources, a total of 2,449 puja mandaps, including 274, in the city have been set up this year and 15 upazilas of the district.

Meanwhile, leaders of different political parties, irrespective of the religion, cast and creed also visited the puja mandaps to exchange greetings and pleasantries with community people.

As a part of the rituals of the last day of celebration, Nobomi Vhog (feast) was offered to the goddess by devotees.

The five-day festival, celebrating the arrival of Goddess Durga on earth, will end tomorrow, through immersion of the Goddess.