Moradabad, Sept. 22 -- Devotees gathered in large numbers at Kali Mata Temple in Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad on Monday to offer prayers on the first day of Shardiya Navratri.

Temples across the country witnessed huge gatherings of devotees on this occasion.

The devotees also gathered to offer prayers at Devkali Temple in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya to celebrate the first day of Shardiya Navratri.

Large gatherings were also witnessed at Kalkaji Temple and Jhandewalan Temple in Delhi.

Additionally, devotees also flocked 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 Shardiya N...