Durga Idol Immersion Begins in Pratapgarh After Rituals and Devotional Procession

The immersion of Durga idols began in Pratapgarh on Wednesday with havan-poojan and aarti. Before the immersion, aarti was performed according to religious rituals at Bhangwa Chungi. After this, a procession was taken out with a DJ and band music. The atmosphere turned devotional as chants in praise of Maa Durga echoed through the area.

Women and men devotees moved ahead in the procession while dancing and singing. Devotees also applied abir and gulal to one another as they bid an emotional farewell to Maa Durga. An atmosphere of enthusiasm and devotion continued along the entire route.

The Durga idols from the city were immersed in the pond located beside the Belha Devi Dham. A large crowd of devotees remained present during the immersion. With moist eyes, the devotees bid farewell to Maa Durga and prayed for her return next year.

The immersion programme was carried out amid arrangements for security. Police personnel were deployed to ensure that the idol immersion was completed peacefully. The immersion team was also present at the spot. Under police supervision, the process of immersing the idols was carried out.

The rituals at Bhangwa Chungi, followed by the procession with the DJ and band music, marked the beginning of the immersion programme in the city. Devotees continued to raise slogans in praise of Maa Durga as the idols were taken towards the pond beside Belha Devi Dham for immersion.