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Devotees gather on the Dhansiri River bank, Dimapur on October 8 as idols of goddess Durga and her children were immersed in river marking on end one of the biggest socio-religious carnivals that began last week. Dhansiri River banks wore a festive look as people joined in the colourful immersion processions, to the accompaniment of 'dhak' (drums), band parties as well as music. Before the immersion, devotes accompanying idols were seen depositing most items adorning the idols at a designated areas, possibly to prevent additional pollution. (Morung Photo)
People observing the carnival of the immersion of idols from the Dhansiri Bridge, Dimapur. (Morung Photo)
Amidst the carnival of idols immersion on the penultimate day of Durga Puja on October 8, two women wait with a ‘hook’ in hand to collect usable items discarded during the immersion in Dhansiri River, Dimapur. (Morung Photo)
Members of Nagaland Bhojpuri Samaj, Dimapur served ‘Sattu’ to the public during the immersion ceremony of the idols near Dhansiri River at Dimapur on October 8. Around 3800 people participated in the Dashara (Vijay Dashami). (Photo Courtesy: Nagaland Bhojpure Samaj, Dimapur)
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