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Navratri Begins: City Temples Decked for Nine-Day Festival
19 Mar
Summary
- Temples adorned for the nine-day Chaitra Navratri festival.
- Celebrations coincide with the Hindu lunar new year, Vikram Samvat.
- Special arrangements include varied deity vehicles and rich attire.
The city is aglow as temples prepare for the commencement of the nine-day Chaitra Navratri festival, beginning Thursday. This period not only honours the nine forms of goddess Durga daily but also heralds the Hindu lunar new year, Vikram Samvat.
Special arrangements are in place for devotees at various temples. For instance, the Sandohan Devi temple in Chaupatiya will see the deity seated on a different vehicle each day. The Kali Bari temple in Ghasiyari Mandi will feature the goddess adorned in luxurious silk sarees and a gold crown.
Additionally, fairs are scheduled at the Chandrika Devi temple and Badi Kaliji temple. The Chandrika Devi temple boasts decorations of red roses, while the Badi Kaliji temple is festooned with colourful curtains, flowers, and lights, welcoming devotees for the celebrations.
