Naina Devi Temple Draws Devotees for Two-Day Shardiya Navratri Ashtami Pujan

A festive atmosphere is being witnessed at the world-famous Shaktipeeth Shri Naina Devi Temple in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh, during the Shardiya Navratri Ashtami pujan. The Ashtami pujan will be observed over two days, Sunday and Monday, at the temple.

A large number of devotees from different states are reaching the temple to seek darshan of the deity. Devotees are showing great enthusiasm for the Ashtami pujan being held during the Shardiya Navratri at the famous Shaktipeeth in Bilaspur.

In view of the religious observance, the temple trust has made detailed arrangements for the convenience of devotees and to ensure smooth darshan. The movement of devotees and arrangements inside the temple are also being managed so that worshippers can take part in the programme without difficulty.

Shri Naina Devi Temple priest लक्की शर्मा said that the Ashtami pujan will begin at 8:30 am on Sunday and continue until 10:30 am on Monday. He said the Ashtami pujan at Shaktipeeth Shri Naina Devi has special religious significance. Because of this, a large number of devotees are reaching the temple to bow before the deity and seek her blessings.

The arrival of devotees from Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana and Delhi, along with different other states, is continuing. Devotees are not only seeking darshan of the deity but are also taking part in puja, worship and the havan. Through these religious activities, they are praying for the happiness, prosperity and well-being of their families.

The temple premises have a devotional atmosphere on the sacred occasion of Navratri. The temple trust and the district administration have made the necessary arrangements to keep the movement of devotees and the darshan system smooth.

On the Ashtami day of Shardiya Navratri, Goddess Durga is worshipped in her Mahagauri form. Maa Mahagauri is described as extremely beautiful, radiant and peaceful. She is also considered completely compassionate and one who blesses everyone.

According to the religious belief associated with this form, Maa Mahagauri is the form of Maa Durga who fulfils all wishes. Devotees visiting Shri Naina Devi Temple are therefore participating in the puja and havan and offering prayers at the temple during the two-day Ashtami observance.