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Maa Annapurna's Golden Idol Dazzles Varanasi on Dhanteras
7 Nov
Summary
- Over two lakh people offered prayers at the temple during Dhanteras.
- Devotees received five quintals of puffed paddy and 10 lakh coins.
- The golden idol darshan continues daily until November 10.
Varanasi experienced a grand Dhanteras celebration on Friday, with the golden idol of Maa Annapurna drawing over two lakh devotees. The divine darshan of the goddess, which commenced on Dhanteras, is scheduled to continue until November 10.
During the event, symbolic wealth, including five quintals of puffed paddy and 10 lakh coins, was distributed from Maa Annapurna's treasury to devotees.
Devotees faced long queues, with waiting times of two to three hours for darshan. The temple was open for 18.5 hours daily, from 5 am to 11:30 pm.
Special worship ceremonies for the golden form of the goddess were conducted, praying for the nation's prosperity and an end to hunger.
Security measures were heightened, with control rooms and medical teams ensuring smooth proceedings. Officials and local representatives visited the temple to oversee arrangements.
The darshan of Maa Annapurna's golden form will be open daily from November 7 to November 10, between 4 am and 11:15 pm. The Annakoot decoration will occur on November 10, followed by Mahaarati.
On Annakoot, 150 quintals of offerings will be presented to the goddess. Prasad distribution will take place on November 12.
Dhanteras was also celebrated at other prominent temples in Varanasi, including Shri Swaminarayan Temple and Badi Sheetla Temple.
