Thousands of members of Bangladesh’s Hindu community gathered at a temple in the capital Dhaka to take part in a traditional ceremony. The “Kumari Puja” ceremony is part of the festival known as “Durga Puja”, which is the biggest religious festival of Bangladeshi Hindus. The colourful ceremony showcases a young girl, aged between one and 16 who is dressed up as “Kumari” a virgin for of the Goddess Durga, is worshipped by believers who make loud wailing noises to welcome her into the temple.
"Kumari Puja" ceremony in Bangladesh
Thousands of members of Bangladesh’s Hindu community gathered at a temple in the capital Dhaka to take part in a traditional ceremony. The “Kumari Puja” ceremony is part of the festival known as “Durga Puja”, which is the biggest religious festival of Bangladeshi Hindus. The colourful ceremony showcases a young girl, aged between one and 16 who is dressed up as “Kumari” a virgin for of the Goddess Durga, is worshipped by believers who make loud wailing noises to welcome her into the temple.
