Jaipur ( Rajasthan ) [ India ], September 30 (ANI): On the eighth day of Sharadiya Navratri, also known as Maha Ashtami, a large number of devotees flocked to the Vaishno Devi temple in Raja Park, Jaipur , to offer prayers. Devotees began arriving at the temple from early morning, and the goddess's idol was specially adorned to mark the occasion.

Temple priest Pandit Madan Mohan explained the spiritual significance of the day, saying, "Today is the eighth day of Sharadiya Navratri and we worship Mahagauri, the eighth form of the divine feminine power. Devotees who have observed strict rituals and tapasya for eight days receive her blessings."

Highlighting the importance of Navratri and the ritual of Kanya Pujan, he added, "Navratri is significant in purifying the mind, body, and w

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