Overview

• Ghatasthapana on September 22 marked the start of Navratri, with Drik Panchang listing Vijayadashami on October 2.
• Temples reported large queues and extended darshan hours, while police used drones and additional staff to manage crowds.
• The Vaishno Devi yatra resumed after a 22‑day weather suspension, and the shrine board reported a significant rise in pilgrims with full arrangements in place.
• Leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge shared Navratri greetings, with the PM posting a devotional bhajan.
• Worship follows the Navadurga sequence with day‑specific pujas, colours and traditional bhog offerings observed across major shrines and community pandals.