AGARTALA, Oct 19 (TIWN): Goddess Durga, who is popularly known as Goddess of Autumn was given traditional goodbye on Friday with Bisarjan.

Thousands of  men, women gathered at Agartala Dasami ghat to participate in this auspicious occasion.

According to the Hindu Mythology, Goddess Durga emerged from the collective energy of all Gods as an embodiment of Shakti or divine feminine power, to destroy demon Mahishasura; who was blessed to not be defeated by any man or god.

The name Durga in Sanskrit means ‘the impenetrable’; she exists in a state of self-sufficiency and in ultimate power. This powerful form of Mother Goddess is highly revered in Tripura which is why her return is celebrated with much grandeur and ceremonies.

However, on people gave farewell to Devi Durga for another year with tears in eyes.