Bhubaneswar, March 17 -- In the sacred land of Kakatpur, the air is thick with devotion as thousands of devotees gather to pay homage to Maa Mangala, the goddess who embodies strength and grace. With unwavering faith in her divine power, the devotees seek her blessings, knowing she is the eternal source of hope and fulfillment.

In Kakatpur, Puri district, thousands of devotees gathered today to seek the blessings of Maa Mangala on the second Tuesday of the holy Chaitra month. Women, in particular, observed fasts and performed rituals to invoke the Goddess' grace. This marks the second phase of Maa Mangala's pilgrimage, an event that draws thousands each year.

Morning Rituals and Traditions

The day began with the Goddess' bath ceremony,...