Navratri begins with fervour in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

The nine-day Navratri festival to pay obeisance to Goddess Durga began in the city on Monday with religious fervour and enthusiasm.

- FPJ News Network

Ghatsthapana rituals were performed at various temples and homes.

Large crowds thronged the Tuljabhavani Temple at Karnapura since early morning. The Mahapuja was held at 4am, followed by the Mahaaarti at 7am. Former leader of opposition in the legislative council, Ambadas Danve, performed the Ghatsthapana, after which the Karnapura Yatra commenced. Many devotees walked barefoot to the temple as a mark of devotion.