The sacred ritual of Kumari Puja was observed with solemnity and festive enthusiasm at the Ramakrishna Sevashram in Pabna on Monday marking the occasion of Maha Ashtami during the Sharadiya Durga Utsav.
The rituals began around 9:30 AM, drawing a large turnout of devotees and visitors from across the region. In this third annual observance at the Sevashram, six-year-old Diya Talapatra was chosen to embody the divine feminine power (Devi-shakti). In accordance with scriptural tradition, she was given the ceremonial name 'Uma'.
Following traditional rites, the young girl was bathed and adorned in a red sari, floral garlands, alta and jewelry before being seated for worship holding a lotus flower. Devotees offered prayers and devotional hymns as priests conducted the ritual symbolizes reverence for the manifestation of the Divine within women.
Joint conveners of the Pabna Ramakrishna Sevashram, Malay Chaki and Achinta Kumar Ghosh were present alongside executive committee members Alok Pal, Nayan Kumar Saha, Ratan Sen, Pritish Kumar Kundu and Arup Kumar Saha.
Organizers noted that the event highlighted spiritual devotion and communal harmony with adding a vibrant layer to the ongoing Durga Puja festivities in the district.
