Devotees offer prayers on day 1 of Navratri | Pics

Published on Sept 26, 2022 12:49 pm IST

The nine-day long Hindu festival of Navratri celebrated with great fanfare has begun. Dedicated to goddess Durga and her nine avatars, Navratri means 'nine nights' in Sanskrit. In Hindu tradition, a total of four Navratris are observed throughout the year. On Monday, devotees could be seen flocking to various temples including Mata Vaishno Devi Mandir atop the Trikuta hills in Jammu and Kashmir's Katra to offer their prayers to the goddess. On the first day of the festival, Maa Durga is worshipped in the name of Shailputri. Pictures of 'artis' being done at various temples across the country surfaced on social media - symbolising the beginning of widespread celebrations that will conclude on October 5.

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Devotees transport an idol of Goddess Durga to a community pandal at Lalbaug in Mumbai.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Devotees transport an idol of Goddess Durga to a community pandal at Lalbaug in Mumbai.(PTI)

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Rajasthan: Devotees offer prayers at the Jwalamukhi Mata temple on the first day of the Navratri festival, in Beawar, Monday.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Rajasthan: Devotees offer prayers at the Jwalamukhi Mata temple on the first day of the Navratri festival, in Beawar, Monday.(PTI)

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The Navratri platter at Clarks Avadh. (HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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The Navratri platter at Clarks Avadh. (HT Photo)

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An artist gives final touches to an idol of Goddess Kali ahead of Navratri festival in Bhopal on Saturday. (ANI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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An artist gives final touches to an idol of Goddess Kali ahead of Navratri festival in Bhopal on Saturday. (ANI)

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Devotees visit the Barah Devi temple on the first day of Navratri festival, in Kanpur.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Devotees visit the Barah Devi temple on the first day of Navratri festival, in Kanpur.(PTI)

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Jammu: Devotees walk towards Mata Vaishno Devi shrine on the first day of Navratri festival, at Katra in Reasi district, about 45km from Jammu.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Jammu: Devotees walk towards Mata Vaishno Devi shrine on the first day of Navratri festival, at Katra in Reasi district, about 45km from Jammu.(PTI)

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