Patna: Women with vermillion smeared on their faces rejoice in the ‘Sindoor Khela’ ceremony during Vijayadashami, which marks the end of Durga Puja in Patna on Saturday, March 28, 2026. (Photo: IANS)

Patna: Women with vermillion smeared on their faces rejoice in the ‘Sindoor Khela’ ceremony during Vijayadashami, which marks the end of Durga Puja in Patna on Saturday, March 28, 2026. (Photo: IANS)

Patna: Women with vermillion smeared on their faces take selfies in ‘Sindoor Khela’ during Vijayadashami, which marks the end of Durga Puja in Patna on Saturday, March 28, 2026. (Photo: IANS)

Patna: Women with vermillion smeared on their faces take part in ‘Sindoor Khela’ during Vijayadashami, which marks the end of Durga Puja in Patna on Saturday, March 28, 2026. (Photo: IANS)

Patna: Women with vermillion smeared on their faces rejoice in the ‘Sindoor Khela’ ceremony during Vijayadashami, which marks the end of Durga Puja in Patna on Saturday, March 28, 2026. (Photo: IANS)

Patna: Women with vermillion smeared on their faces rejoice in the ‘Sindoor Khela’ ceremony during Vijayadashami, which marks the end of Durga Puja in Patna on Saturday, March 28, 2026. (Photo: IANS)

Patna: Women with vermillion smeared on their faces take part in ‘Sindoor Khela’ during Vijayadashami, which marks the end of Durga Puja in Patna on Saturday, March 28, 2026. (Photo: IANS)

Patna: Women with vermillion smeared on their faces rejoice in the ‘Sindoor Khela’ ceremony during Vijayadashami, which marks the end of Durga Puja in Patna on Saturday, March 28, 2026. (Photo: IANS)

Patna: A girl dressed up as Goddess Durga in a picture with a woman during Vijayadashami, which marks the end of Durga Puja in Patna on Saturday, March 28, 2026. (Photo: IANS)

Patna: A child along with women with vermillion smeared on their faces takes part in ‘Sindoor Khela’ during Vijayadashami, which marks the end of Durga Puja in Patna on Saturday, March 28, 2026. (Photo: IANS)