The immersion of Maa Durga idols concluded peacefully in a devotional atmosphere in Sursand, Sitamarhi district, on Wednesday. The town resonated with chants of 'Jai Mata Di' as devotees, with tearful eyes, bid farewell to the goddess, expressing their wish for her return next year. Many devotees, who had been engrossed in prayers for several days during Durga Puja, became emotional during the immersion.

The immersion procession was carried out amidst musical instruments, drums, and enthusiastic chants of 'Jai Mata Di' and 'Agale Baras Tu Jaldi Aana' (Come back soon next year). The Durga Puja Committee, led by President Mahant Shobha Das, Vice President Ramswarath Paswan, Secretary Ashok Chaudhary, Deputy Secretary Sangeeta Devi, and Treasurer Prahlad Kumar Suman, played a crucial role in organizing the event.

Prominent figures, including MLA Nagendra Raut, BJP District President Manish Kumar Gupta, social worker Shambhu Kumar Sagar, former Nagar Panchayat President Omprakash Jha alias Raju, social worker Shatrughan Shah alias Bhola, and Nagar Panchayat President Pappu Kumar Chaudhary, also participated in the immersion ceremony. The event concluded smoothly and peacefully, thanks to the collaborative efforts of the local administration and the Durga Puja Committee.