As the festival of Sharadiya Navratri, devotees thronged temples across the national capital today to mark the beginning of the nine-day festival, offering prayers to Goddess Durga and her nine forms. Large gatherings were witnessed at Kalkaji Temple and Jhandewalan Temple, where devotees sought the blessings of Goddess Durga. Additionally, devotees also flock to the Shree Adya Katyayani Shaktipeeth Mandir in Chhatarpur to offer prayers.

The Mumbadevi Temple in Mumbai witnessed the sacred Kakad Aarti ceremony, marking the commencement of the nine-day festivities. During Sharadiya Navaratri, Sri Kanakadurga is adorned as Sri Maha Chandika Devi. Sri Maha Chandika embodies the `Trishakti` aspect of Mahalakshmi, Mahakali, and Mahasaraswati. She was born to fulfil divine purposes, punish the wicked, and protect the righteous.