Bhubaneswar, Oct. 11 -- Navratri celebrations began at Shakti Peethas across Odisha on Sunday, with nine days of special prayers and rituals dedicated to the Goddess. Temples have taken on a festive look as devotees arrive to seek the blessings of the Devi.

During the nine-day celebrations, devotees visit temples to offer prayers for the peace, prosperity and well-being of their families. The festivities will conclude on Vijayadashami, when the Goddess will be worshipped in her special form.

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At the Maa Mangala Temple in Kakatpur, the beginning of Navratri has created a deeply devotional atmosphere, with devotees arriving from different parts of ...