Heavy Devotee Crowds Gather at Raebareli Temples as Sharadiya Navratri Begins

A large number of devotees gathered at temples in Raebareli on the first day of Sharadiya Navratri. Worship of Maa Shailputri, the first form of Maa Durga worshipped during Navratri, is being held at temples across the city.

A heavy crowd of devotees has been seen at the temples since the morning. Long queues of devotees were visible at the city’s prominent Maa Mansa Devi Temple and Madhi Devi Temple.

Keeping security arrangements in mind, the District Magistrate and Superintendent of Police have issued instructions to officials. Women police personnel have also been deployed at the temples.

A special cleanliness campaign is being carried out at various temples and Durga pandals across the city. The campaign is focused on making proper arrangements for cleanliness at these religious sites during Navratri.