Devotees celebrate Durga Puja with ‘Prabhat Pheri’ procession in Visakhapatnam

Led by UTSAB Cultural Association, members of the Bengali community participate in the traditional Prabhat Pheri in Visakhapatnam on Friday morning, singing devotional songs and playing traditional instruments as part of Durga Puja celebrations. | Photo credit: V. RAJU

Members of UTSAB Cultural Association, Visakhapatnam took out the ‘Prabhat Pheri’ procession on Friday to welcome Goddess Durga.

Starting from Kali Mata Temple at RK Beach, it passed by Pandurangapuram Temple and ended at AMCOSA Hall, Maharanipeta. Men, women and children sang bhajans to the rhythm of dhak, kansor and shankho, the men in red kurtas and white pyjamas, most of the women in white saris with red borders.

Dr. Alok Mazumdar of the association said that the celebrations at the pandal will continue till October 20 when the ‘Bisarjan’ will be held. These include “Agomoni” songs on Shashthi, harvest dances on Saptami and Sandhi Puja and a concert by Calcutta singers on Nabami. Bhog prasad, competitions and a food festival outside the pandal are planned.

Published – 17 Oct 2026 0:19 IST