Nepalgunj adorned with Durga idols
Summary
Nepalgunj has been decorated with hundreds of Durga idols as Dashain celebrations gather pace, filling streets and public spaces with worship, devotional singing and Ram Lila performances. Local makers say demand for the idols has risen sharply, with most now produced in Nepalgunj instead of being imported from India.
Key Points
- Around 200 Durga idols have been installed within Nepalgunj this year, with about 400 across the wider Banke district.
- Worship and devotional singing continue from early morning until late at night, drawing people of all ages to intersections and public spaces.
- The city’s Dashain traditions include covering the idols’ eyes until Saptami and immersing them in the Rapti River after Vijaya Dashami.
- Local idol makers are receiving many orders, and most Durga idols are now produced locally in Nepalgunj rather than imported from India.
