Bhubaneswar, Oct. 12 -- Navratri celebrations have begun across Odisha as major Shakti Peeths have been adorned for the auspicious occasion. Observed as part of Durga Puja tradition, the nine-day festival honours the nine forms of Goddess Durga through special rituals, prayers and religious ceremonies.

The first day of Navratri was dedicated to Goddess Shailaputri. Special puja rituals were performed at temples across the state. Devotees offered prayers to mark the beginning of the nine-day festival and sought the goddess's blessings for happiness, peace and prosperity.

Today, on the second day of Navratri, Goddess Durga will be worshipped as Brahmacharini. This form of the goddess represents devotion, determination and spiritual discip...