Devotees Flock to Temples to Worship Goddess Chandraghanta on Third Day of Navratri

New Delhi, October 13 (Daily Kiran) : On the third day of Sharadiya Navratri, devotees are flocking to temples across the country to worship Goddess Chandraghanta, the third form of Goddess Durga. From early morning, thousands have arrived at sacred sites including Maihar and Dewas in Madhya Pradesh, Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, and the Kalka Ji and Jhandewalan temples in Delhi to offer their prayers and seek blessings.

At the revered Sharda Shakti Peeth in Maihar, rituals were conducted with great devotion. The chief priest, Pawan Maharaj, chanted Vedic mantras as he led the worship, praying for the well-being and prosperity of the devotees. The temple, located on the Trikoot hills, saw a steady stream of pilgrims eager to glimpse the goddess, filling the air with chants of devotion.

In Dewas, the ancient Chamunda-Tulja Bhavani temple hosted a grand aarti, attracting a large number of worshippers. The temple remains open 24 hours during Navratri, allowing devotees to seek blessings at any time. Ugrarans Nath, a priest at the temple, noted the influx of visitors, emphasizing that the temple has a long history of fulfilling the wishes of its devotees.

Varanasi’s temples are also witnessing a surge of visitors paying homage to Goddess Chandraghanta. Special rituals and decorations are part of the worship, with devotees seeking blessings for peace, courage, and prosperity. One devotee expressed the deep reverence for the goddess, attributing their visits to the blessings of Lord Shiva.

In Delhi, the Jhandewalan temple is filled with worshippers, with one female devotee sharing how peaceful and uplifting the experience is. Similarly, at the Kalka Ji temple, devotees have been arriving since midnight to participate in the worship of the goddess on this auspicious day. The head priest, Mahant Surendranath Avadhut, confirmed the ongoing rituals dedicated to Goddess Chandraghanta.

As the festivities continue, the atmosphere in these temples remains vibrant, reflecting the faith and devotion of countless individuals celebrating this sacred occasion.