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14,000 devotees visit Kangra’s Bajreshwari Temple during Sharad Navratri

Kangra, Oct 19 (UNI) Around 14,000 devotees thronged the revered Shri Bajreshwari Temple in Kangra on Ashtami during Sharad Navratri to seek the blessings of Goddess Bajreshwari, as long queues formed from early morning amid a heavy rush of pilgrims from Himachal Pradesh and neighbouring states.
The temple witnessed a festive religious atmosphere, with the administration making arrangements to ensure smooth darshan for devotees.
The temple received offerings worth Rs 3,65,581 on Saptami, reflecting the deep religious faith of devotees.
On the auspicious occasion, Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) chairman and Kangra's 20-Point Programme chairman Nishu Mongra also visited the temple.
Mongra prayed for the happiness, prosperity and well-being of the people of the state and all devotees. He expressed the hope that the blessings of Goddess Bajreshwari would always remain upon everyone and assured the temple administration of all possible support.
He also reviewed the arrangements made within the temple complex for the convenience of pilgrims.
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