Summary:
Since early morning large number of devotees are visiting temples to offer special prayers on the auspicious occasion of Navratri which began from today.
In the early morning, the puja began with the Kalash Stapana and other rituals.
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Since early morning large number of devotees are visiting temples to offer special prayers on the auspicious occasion of Navratri which began from today.
In the early morning, the puja began with the Kalash Stapana and other rituals.
On the first day Goddess Shailputri is worshiped.
Subsequently, Goddess Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Katyayani, Kalratri, Siddhidatri, Skandmata, Mahagauri are worshiped.
The prominent story associated with Navratri is the battle that took place between goddess Durga and the demon Mahishasura, who represents supreme ego and valor.
All the nine days are dedicated to each distinct avatar of the goddess; and each of these days has a significant rituals.
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