Why Kali wears a garland of heads, stands on Shiva
Dhaka Tribune (English) · ৮ নভে, ২০২৬
Her skin is dark, her hair flows freely, and a garland of severed heads hangs around her neck. She carries a sword and a severed head in her hands, while Lord Shiva lies beneath her feet.
পুরো খবরটি পড়ুনDhaka Tribune (English)-এর ওয়েবসাইটে খুলবেমূল কথা
Dhaka Tribune (English)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- She carries a sword and a severed head in her hands, while Lord Shiva lies beneath her feet.
- Behind this fierce depiction of Goddess Kali lie centuries-old myths, religious beliefs and profound symbolism.
- Goddess Kali is commonly depicted wearing a garland of severed human heads around her neck.
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
4টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
The act of destroying.
“One of the major religious festivals of Sanatan Dharma, Kali Puja is dedicated to Goddess Kali, who embodies divine power and the destruction of evil.”
The condition of being prosperous, of having good fortune
Synonyms: affluence, richdom, weal, welfare
“Devotees light lamps, decorate temples and homes, and offer prayers seeking her blessings for protection, peace and prosperity.”
The process of keeping (something or someone) safe.
“Devotees light lamps, decorate temples and homes, and offer prayers seeking her blessings for protection, peace and prosperity.”
To extol or honour in a solemn manner.
Synonyms: fete, keep, observe, solemnize
“Hindus across Bangladesh are celebrating Kali Puja, also known as Shyama Puja, on Sunday, the new moon night of the Hindu month of Kartik.”
Words chosen from this story. English meanings: Wiktionary (CC BY-SA), via the Free Dictionary API.
IELTS Reading practice
Read the passage, then answer the questions. Every answer is in the passage.
Her skin is dark, her hair flows freely, and a garland of severed heads hangs around her neck. She carries a sword and a severed head in her hands, while Lord Shiva lies beneath her feet. Behind this fierce depiction of Goddess Kali lie centuries-old myths, religious beliefs and profound symbolism.
Hindus across Bangladesh are celebrating Kali Puja, also known as Shyama Puja, on Sunday, the new moon night of the Hindu month of Kartik.
One of the major religious festivals of Sanatan Dharma, Kali Puja is dedicated to Goddess Kali, who embodies divine power and the destruction of evil. Devotees light lamps, decorate temples and homes, and offer prayers seeking her blessings for protection, peace and prosperity.
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Questions 1–2: Complete the sentences. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
1.Her skin is dark, her hair flows freely, and a _____ of severed heads hangs around her neck.
2.She carries a sword and a severed _____ in her hands, while Lord Shiva lies beneath her feet.
Questions 3–4: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.Hindus across Bangladesh are celebrating Kali Puja, also known as Shyama Puja, on Tuesday, the new moon night of the Hindu month of Kartik.
4.One of the major religious festivals of Sanatan Dharma, Kali Puja is dedicated to Goddess Kali, who embodies divine power and the destruction of evil.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Society
Some people think city life is better than village life, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Write a short answer of 4–5 sentences (30–250 words). State your opinion clearly, give a reason, and use a fact from this story as an example.
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পাঠোত্তর প্রতিফলন ও সারসংক্ষেপ অনুশীলন (Active Recall)
প্রতিবেদনটি পড়া শেষ করার পর মূল ভাবটি নিজের ভাষায় ২-৩ বাক্যে লিখুন। এটি বিসিএস লিখিত ও ভর্তি পরীক্ষার ফোকাস রাইটিংয়ে আপনার নিজের ভাষায় উত্তর লেখার সক্ষমতা বহু গুণ বাড়িয়ে দেবে।