Dhaka, Oct 6 (UNB) - Hindu devotees celebrated ‘Kumari Puja’ on the Maha Ashtami of the five-day Durga Puja across the country on Sunday.
Kumari Puja is the main attraction of Maha Ashtami where a pre-pubescent girl is worshipped as “Mother Goddess”.
Thousands of Hindu devotees thronged puja mandaps throughout the country to celebrate Kumari Puja since the morning. The celebrations mark the triumph of good over evil.
The worshipped girl symbolises the power that regulates creation, stability and destruction on earth. The goddess is bathed symbolically and dressed for the final battle.
In old days, a buffalo was offered as sacrifice to the goddess. These days, bananas, pumpkins and cucumbers replaced the animal.
Meanwhile, Hindus will celebrate Maha Nabami on Monday, the fourth day of the five-day Durga Puja.