Overview

• Drik Panchang lists this year’s Navratri from September 22 to October 2, with a practical ten-day span noted due to a shorter pitru paksh.
• Day 1 focuses on Maa Shailputri as temples conducted Ghatasthapana and early aartis, drawing long queues at sites including Jhandewalan, Kalkaji, Vaishno Devi and Naina Devi.
• In Mumbai, Mumbadevi began with a 5:30 a.m. mangala aarti and daily chandi path by 21 priests, while Mahalaxmi opened 5:30 a.m.–10 p.m.; Mumbadevi announced a Deepotsav on September 26 and a Chandi Mahayagya on October 1 with security arrangements in place.
• Leaders shared public greetings, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge posting messages on X and Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami issuing a statement.
• Outlets shared day‑wise bhog guidance and Navadurga context, detailing offerings from desi ghee for Shailputri to sesame or paneer for Siddhidatri.