AGARTALA, Oct 19 (TIWN): Devotees thronged to Durga Bari on Dasami day, the last day of Durga Puja to perform Dasami Yatra.

With the rhythm of Dhak (Drum) and chants people all across the state observed Vijaya Dashami on Friday.

Women bid farewell to the Goddess Durga by putting sindoor (vermillion powder) as part of a ritual called as Sindoor Khela.

On the day married Bengali women plays Sindoor Khela. In Sindoor Khela, married Bengali women bid farewell to Maa Durga and exchange Sindoor (Vermillon) marks on each other’s foreheads and also on the forehead of Maa Durga, with offering of sweets.

Traditional on Dashami, the tenth day is the end of the auspicious occasion of Durga puja. Later, with the end of the celebration the idol of Goddess Durga has been immersed in water bodies. This ritual is called Bisorjon in Bengali which marks marks the departure of Goddess Durga along with her four children to Kailash.

The celebration is observed with the rhythm of Dhak (Drum), chants and colourful decoration with lights all across to welcome Goddess Durga.

It is believed that mother Durga is invited to visit her maternal home and the invocation given to her is on 'Mahalaya', arrives on Shasthi whereas after 4 days celebration Devi leaves earth for another year on Dasami and starts journey for heaven.