Bhubaneswar, Oct. 12 -- On the second day of Navratri, the presiding deity of Cuttack, Maa Cuttack Chandi, is giving darshan to devotees in her Rajarajeswari Besha. 16-day autumnal rituals is continuing at various Shakti Peeths in Odisha's Cuttack ahead of Durga Puja.

Meanwhile, Maa Gadachandi is being worshipped in her Bagalamukhi Besha, while Maa Jhanjirmangala is appearing before devotees in her Saraswati Besha. The rare appearances have drawn devotees seeking blessings during the auspicious occasion.

Large numbers of devotees have gathered at Cuttack's Gadachandi Temple to offer prayers and witness the goddess in her special Besha. The devotees were seen displaying enthusiasm as they visited the temple to seek blessings.

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