The Chaitra Navratri festival is being celebrated with full devotion and enthusiasm in India.

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Navratri is dedicated to Goddess Durga. Authorities in Una, Bilaspur and Kangra Districts of Himachal Pradesh have made elaborate arrangements for pilgrims coming from different parts of the country. Special religious programmes are underway in the temples.  This hill state has five historical Shaktipeeths of Godess Durga named Chintpurni, Naina Devi, Jawalamukhi, Bajreshwari Devi and Chamunda Devi.  That's why Himachal Pradesh is also known as Dev Bhoomi. 

Devotees, in large numbers are performing Puja in these Shaktipeeths of Godess Durga since early morning.  All the temples have been decorated beautifully with colorful flowers. 

Elaborate security arrangements have been made in these temples.

Prime Minister Modi tweeted his greetings:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath have joined millions in starting a nine-day fast to mark the Chaitra Navratri festival.

People all over the country thronged religious shrines and temples on the occasion. 

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Assam:

Jammu and Kashmiri: 

Celebrations in Moradabad 

 Maharashtra: ​

Delhi: