The traditional Shyama Dipavali has begun at the historic Kaunia Mahashmashan in Barishal, one of the largest in Asia, to pray for the peace of the departed souls and show respect to their memories. The festival started on Saturday afternoon through the lighting of lamps and candles on the auspicious occasion of Bhoot Chaturdashi, illuminating the crematorium premises with thousands of men and women gathered from across the country and abroad.
Spread over approximately six acres of land, this ancient crematorium contains more than 70,000 tombs. The Dipavali festival has been celebrated here since 1927. Relatives pay tribute by lighting lamps, candles, and incense at the graves of their loved ones, and offer various foods including hilsa fish and payes.
Prominent figures, including the father and grandfather of renowned poet Jibanananda Das, are buried in this crematorium. Additionally, the ashes of politician Ashwini Kumar Dutta are also preserved here. This two-day event features religious rituals as well as a gathering of people coming from far and wide.
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