Bhubaneswar, Oct. 18 -- Mahashtami Puja is being observed with religious fervour at the Maa Biraja Temple in Jajpur. Large numbers of devotees have gathered to seek the Goddess's blessings on the auspicious day.

Long queues have formed at the Devi temple as devotees wait for the rare opportunity to touch Maa Biraja's feet and have a close view of her face.

The concluding rituals of the Shodasha Upachara Puja are being performed on the occasion. The temple administration has made special arrangements to manage the rush as devotees arrive from different parts of Odisha.

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Men, women and persons with disabilities have joined the queues to ...