Shimla, 23 September (IANS) A sea of devotees thrilled the revered Shakti Pith Naina Devi Temple in Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday, with enthusiastic devotion and spiritual enthusiasm with the second day of Sharadia Navratri.
Located in the Nirmal hills of Bilaspur district, the holy temple is looking at a heavy foot in the form of pilgrims from Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Delhi, and many other states gathered to seek the blessings of Maa Naina Devi. On this day, the devotees pray for the second expression of Goddess Durga, Maa Brahmacharini, knowledge, penance, and spiritual awakening.
Fair Officer and SDM Dharamampal, who also serves as the chairman of the temple trust, visited the temple premises to assess the arrangements and ensure the smooth operation of the festival. Speaking to the media, he encouraged devotees to participate in large numbers, assuring them that the weather conditions are favorable and removing any circulating rumors.
He said, “The roads leading to the temple have improved significantly, and the administration, in collaboration with the temple trust, is committed to provide all the necessary facilities to ensure a comfortable and spiritual experience for all pilgrims,” he said.
SDM Dharamampal also assured that any issue faced by the devotees would be addressed by the administrative team immediately.
Gaurav Sharma, a member of the District Council, also paid his honor in the temple, which was prayed in the sanctum sanctorum. He praised better arrangements and gave an open invitation to the devotees to visit the pilgrimage during Navratri to fulfill his wishes through devotion and prayer.
Nana Devi Temple, one of the most revered power peeths in India, is located at an altitude of 1,219 meters above sea level, about 80 km from Bilaspur city. The nearest airport is in Chandigarh, while the nearest railway stations are Anandpur Sahib and Nangal in Punjab.
As Navratri enters its second day, known as the Dwitiya Tithi of Shukla Paksha, performing the traditional ‘Pooja Vidhi’ that performs the rituals and dress in the auspicious color of the day.
Mother Brahmacharini is painted as calm and bright, wearing white clothes, holding a ‘Japa Mala’ in one hand and holding a ‘Kamanal’ in the other, symbolizes purity and devotion.
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