Festivity of 'Sindoor Khela' paints Australia red

Sindoor Khela is a Bengali Hindu ritual in which married women apply Sindoor (vermillion) to each other's faces and Goddess Durga idols. Here are some colourful images of Adelaide women wearing traditional dresses and playing this ancient vermillion game.

Sindoor Khela (vermillion) is a Bengali Hindu ritual. Credit: Supplied by Monica Sharma

Among the most sacred rituals of the Bengali community in India is the 'Sindoor Khela', the ceremony entails applying vermilion powder (sindoor).

'Sindoor Khela' is a ritual for married women who believe it will bring good luck and long life for them and their family.

Credit: Supplied by Monica Sharma

On Vijayadashami, or the 10th day of Navratri festival, the Bengali community plays the Dhunuchi dance along with the sindoor game.

Credit: Supplied by Monica Sharma

Credit: Supplied by Monica Sharma

Credit: Supplied by Monica Sharma

The event was organised by a local resident Aarti Walia.

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