A special morning puja and aarti were performed at Delhis Jhandewalan temple on Wednesday to mark the fourth day of Navratri.The temple priests conducted a special puja as a large number of devotees gathered to catch a glimpse of the goddess Aadi Shakti.The morning aarti was also performed at Mumbais Mumba Devi temple.#WATCH | Early morning aarti being performed at Delhis Jhandewalan temple on the fourth day of #Navratri pic.twitter.com/28WvOQlH6b— ANI (@ANI) October 17, 2023Devotees arrived at the temple to participate in the morning aarti.On the fourth day of Navratri, people worship goddess Kushmanda which infuses devotees with cosmic energy and vitality.18-10-23, बुधवार, चतुर्थ नवरात्र, माँ का स्वरूप कुष्मांडा, रंग हरा अपनी मंद हसी द्वारा अण्ड अर्थात ब्रह्माण्ड को उत्पन्न करने के कारण इन्हें कूष्माण्डा नाम से अभिहित किया गया। इन की उपासना से आयु, यश, बल की वृद्धि होती है। आज के दिन साधक जन अपने मन को अनाहत चक्र में स्थित करते pic.twitter.com/KeC6XalSKa— Jhandewala Devi Mandir (@bbjtsmedia) October 17, 2023Her role as the creator of the universe is a reminder of the significance of life.The 9-day-long festival of Shardiya Navratri is intended for worshipping Maa Durga and her nine avatars, known as Navdurga. Navratri means nine nights in Sanskrit. Hindus observe a total of four Navratris throughout the year.From Ashwin Shukla Pakshas Navami until the Pratipada, Shardiya Navratri is observed. While it is celebrated with great fanfare across the nation, distinct traditions are more commonly practised in different states.In India, Navratri is celebrated in a wide range of ways. Ramlila, a celebration in which scenes from the Ramayana are performed, is organised in various parts of the country. The burning of King Ravanas effigies marks the storys conclusion on Vijayadashami.(With inputs from ANI)
