Sambalpur, Oct 21: Sindoor Khela and Barana Puja were celebrated with traditional fervour at Bangalipara in Sambalpur on the occasion of Vijayadashami.

Following Bengali rituals, married women offered prayers to Maa Durga, applied sindoor to the Goddess and performed aarti using betel leaves.

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They also offered sweets to the deity before applying sindoor to one another as part of the traditional Sindoor Khela ceremony.

Women were also seen performing dances while holding dhuna, adding to the festive atmosphere.

The ritual symbolises devotion to Maa Durga and celebrates the spirit of womanhood, marital bliss and togetherness as devotees bid farewell to the Goddess on Vijayadashami.