Indian envoy attends Mahalaya at Dhakeshwari Temple. Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi attended Mahalaya celebrations at Dhakeshwari Temple in Old Dhaka on Saturday. The occasion marks the start of Durga Puja countdown. His participation reflects India's emphasis on constructive engagement with Bangladesh. Separately, thousands gathered in Jorhat, Assam, to mark Mahalaya with prayers and rituals.