Devotees are arriving at the Vaishno Devi Temple on Wednesday in large numbers from early morning on the auspicious day of Maha Navami, the ninth and final day of Navratri. The temple is decorated with colourful flowers, welcoming the pilgrims.
Durga Puja, also known as Durgotsava or Shaaradotsava, is an annual festival originating in the Indian subcontinent which reveres and pays homage to the Hindu goddess Durga, and also celebrates Durga's victory over Mahishasura.
New Delhi [India], October 10 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday sought the blessings of Goddess Kushmanda and sought her blessings for various endeavours.
Patna (Bihar) [India] October 12 (ANI): Marking the commencement of the nine-day long Navratri festival, this ardent devotee of Goddess Durga has kept a structure made of 21 'Kalash' or sacred urns on his chest as a mark of respect to the deity.