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Over 86,000 devotees visit three Panchkula temples on Navratri Ashtami, donate Rs 35.38 lakh

Panchkula, Oct 18 (UNI) More than 86,000 devotees thronged three major temples in Panchkula district on Sunday, the eighth day of the Ashwin Navratri fair, offering donations totalling Rs 35.38 lakh, officials said.
Deputy Commissioner and Shri Mata Mansa Devi Shrine Board Chief Administrator Satpal Sharma said the Shri Mata Mansa Devi Temple recorded the highest footfall of 60,000 devotees and received donations of Rs 24,80,888.
The Shri Kali Mata Temple in Kalka attracted 21,000 devotees and collected Rs 6,92,773, while 5,000 devotees visited the Chandi Mata Temple, contributing Rs 3,64,888.
Together, the three temples recorded a footfall of 86,000 devotees and cash offerings amounting to Rs 35,38,549.
Besides cash donations, devotees offered one gold item and 11 silver items at the Shri Mata Mansa Devi Temple, Sharma said.UNI KK CDS
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