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Kanpur Devotees Pack Temples for Ashtami Prayers
27 Mar
Summary
- Devotees thronged Durga temples for Ashtami prayers during Navratri.
- Long queues were seen at prominent temples like Bara Devi and Tapeshwari Devi.
- Special arrangements were made by temple committees and the district administration.
On Thursday, a significant number of devotees gathered at Durga temples across Kanpur to observe Ashtami, a key day during the Navratri festival. Major temples, including Bara Devi and Tapeshwari Devi, witnessed extensive queues as worshippers arrived to offer prayers and participate in rituals.
Many devotees led traditional 'Jaware' processions, chanting praises for Goddess Durga before reaching the temple premises. The influx of devotees continued throughout the day, marking Ashtami, the eighth day of Navratri dedicated to Goddess Mahagauri.
Temple management committees at Bara Devi and Tapeshwari Devi, along with the district administration, established special arrangements to accommodate the large crowds. Senior officials and adequate police forces were deployed to ensure the seamless conduct of religious ceremonies.
