Navratri Day-9: Devotees throng temples across nation, seek blessings of Goddess Durga

Devotees across the country thronged prominent temples on the ninth day of Sharadiya Navratri to offer prayers to Goddess Durga and seek blessings for prosperity, happiness and the well-being of their families. Temples witnessed a steady influx of worshippers, with devotional chants, the ringing of bells and special prayers marking the auspicious occasion. In Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, a large number of devotees visited the famous Maa Siddhidatri Devi Temple to seek the blessings of Goddess Siddhidatri, the ninth form of Goddess Durga.

The temple was filled with devotees participating in…