Overview

• Wednesday’s rituals focused on Maa Chandraghanta, with outlets detailing significance, puja timings and the day’s royal blue colour guidance.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a devotional message and video invoking Chandraghanta’s blessings, following his earlier Day 2 greeting for Brahmacharini.
• Large crowds returned to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi, where special arrangements were in place after the pilgrimage resumed post a 22‑day suspension following the August 26 landslide that killed 34 people.
• Mumbai organisers announced themed Durga Puja plans, with Bengal Club dedicating its 90th puja to Operation Sindoor, pledging support for families of martyred personnel and partnering with CRY.
• Local reports highlighted extensive idol installations, crowd‑management steps at major temples, and a police‑run Durga temple in Muzaffarpur drawing devotees with 121 kalash offerings.