Archive · 4 Oct 2025
Durga Idol Immersion Marks End of Festive Celebrations
The Durga Puja festival ended with big celebrations in several cities.
People said goodbye to the Goddess Durga by putting her statues in water.
In Hyderabad, families brought decorated statues to a lake, while in other cities, there were big processions with music and dancing.
Police and volunteers helped keep things safe and organized.
Many families also traveled to their hometowns for the celebrations.
The day was full of happiness and tradition as everyone celebrated together.
Durga idol immersion ceremonies took place in multiple cities.
Hyderabad's Tank Bund and Cuttack's Devigada ghat were key immersion locations.
Processions included music, dance, and traditional instruments.
Police and volunteers managed the events, including traffic and security.
Celebrations marked the end of Navaratri and Dasara festivals.
- Who
- Devotees, local authorities
- What
- Immersion of Durga idols, marking the end of Durga Puja and related festivities.
- When
- Culmination of Navaratri and Dasara celebrations
- Where
- Hyderabad, Bhubaneswar, and Cuttack, India
- Why
- To bid farewell to the Goddess Durga, with prayers for prosperity and protection.
Environmental Concerns
Community Celebration
Water Pollution
Environmental Concerns
There are potential concerns over the environmental impact of immersing idols in water bodies.
Community Celebration
Focus on the spiritual and cultural significance of the immersion.
- Cities Observing Immersion
- Hyderabad, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack
- Events Celebrated
- Navaratri, Dasara, Durga Puja
- Police Deployment
- 122 platoons (Cuttack), CTC 60 team
- Immersion Locations
- Tank Bund (Hyderabad), Devigada ghat (Cuttack)
- Durga Puja Committees (Bhubaneswar)
- 193 (community)
- Durga Puja Committees (Cuttack)
- 160
