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Navratri Begins: Prayagraj Temples Buzz with Devotion
11 Oct
Summary
- Devotees thronged decorated temples on Sunday for Shardiya Navratri.
- Kalyani Devi temple banned selfies to ensure devotees' comfort during darshan.
- Police intensified crowd management and deployed plainclothes officers.
Shardiya Navratri commenced on Sunday, drawing scores of devotees to Prayagraj's adorned temples. Chanting and singing bhajans, devotees offered coconuts, bangles, sindoor, and red chunris. Major shrines, including Kalyani Devi, Alopibagh, and Lalita Devi, experienced a significant influx of visitors performing holy rituals and seeking blessings.
To manage the crowds and ensure a peaceful experience, the Kalyani Devi temple management implemented a selfie ban, citing inconvenience to other devotees. The city was illuminated with sparkling lights and decorations, enhancing the spiritual atmosphere as police intensified security and traffic management efforts, deploying plainclothes officers to maintain order.
Devotees observed traditional customs, including planting barley grains in a 'Kalash' symbolizing fertility, and adhered to fasting diets of fruits, curd, and milk. Restaurants and sweet shops reported brisk business, with Navratri thalis being a popular choice among residents. The festival, dedicated to Goddess Durga and her nine forms, emphasizes fasting, yajna, and puja.
