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Devotees Throng Temples Across India for Ugadi and Chaitra Navratri Celebrations

Devotees across southern states visited temples to celebrate Ugadi, the Telugu and Kannada New Year. Simultaneously, the first day of Chaitra Navratri saw large gatherings at major temples nationwide, from Varanasi to Delhi. A devotee expressed fortune at beginning the nine-day festival at the Vaishno Devi shrine. The celebrations commenced with rituals, prayers, and the resonant sounds of temple bells and hymns.

Key Points: Ugadi & Chaitra Navratri: Devotees Offer Prayers Nationwide

  • Temples see large gatherings for Ugadi
  • Chaitra Navratri begins with nationwide devotion
  • Rituals performed from early morning
  • Celebrations held despite rainfall in some areas
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Devotees offers prayers in temples across South India on Ugadi

Devotees across South India and the nation visit temples to mark Ugadi and the first day of Chaitra Navratri with prayers and rituals.

"It's my great fortune to be able to visit Maa on the very first day of Navratri. - A devotee"

Hyderabad, March 19

Devotees visited temples across southern states on the occasion of Ugadi, marking the Telugu and Kannada New Year.

In Hyderabad, devotees thronged the Hanuman temple in Chikkadpalli to offer prayers.

In Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi, devotees gathered at Vaikundapathi Perumal Temple, where rituals began early on Thursday with Gomatha Pooja.

In Bengaluru, Karnataka, worshippers offered prayers at Kaadu Malleshwara Temple.

Meanwhile, marking the first day of Chaitra Navratri, devotees across the country visited temples on Thursday in large numbers to seek blessings and begin the auspicious festival with devotion. The occasion was celebrated with great faith as people observed rituals and prayers from early morning.

In Uttar Pradesh, a large number of devotees gathered at the Shri Durgakund Temple in Varanasi from early morning on the first day of Chaitra Navratri. In Jammu and Kashmir, despite continuous rainfall, a large number of devotees thronged the temple in Katra early in the morning to begin their pilgrimage to the holy cave shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji on the auspicious occasion.

A devotee said, "Today is the first day of Navratri. I've also been observing the Navratri fast. It's my great fortune to be able to visit Maa on the very first day of Navratri. It's thanks to her that she invites me every year, and I'm able to come every year..." Devotees also gathered in large numbers at prominent shrines, including the Jhandewalan and Chhatarpur temples in Delhi and Mumba Devi in Mumbai, to offer prayers on the first day of Chaitra Navratri.

The air resonated with the sound of bells and hymns as the Aarti performed marked the commencement of the nine-day festival dedicated to Goddess Durga.

BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj, while talking to the reporters, said, "I wish everyone a Happy Chaitra Navaratri. May the Goddess bring prosperity in everyone's life and may Her blessings stay on our country..."

- ANI

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Rohit P
It's beautiful to see how Ugadi and Chaitra Navratri are celebrated with such devotion across the country. The unity in our diversity is our real strength. Jai Mata Di! 🙏
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Arjun K
While the festive spirit is great, I hope the temple trusts and local administrations are ensuring proper crowd management and cleanliness. Last year, the litter near some temples after celebrations was disappointing. Let's celebrate responsibly.
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Sarah B
The devotion of the people in Katra, braving the rain to visit Vaishno Devi, is truly inspiring. It shows how deep faith can be. Wishing all devotees a blessed and safe Navratri.
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Vikram M
Subhakankshalu! The article mentions Gomatha Pooja in Thoothukudi. It's so important to remember and honor the cow, which is the backbone of our agrarian society. A very auspicious start to the year.
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Karthik V
The convergence of Ugadi and Navratri makes this time doubly special. May Maa Durga bless everyone with strength and remove all obstacles in the new year. The sound of temple bells across the nation is the real melody of India.

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