Early Times Report
LUCKNOW, Sept 26: In Uttar Pradesh, Sharadiya Navratri is more than a religious festival-it reflects faith, culture, and women's power. Over the past eight years, the Yogi Adityanath government has preserved the state's ancient heritage while integrating modern facilities, giving devotees a refreshed experience. This Navratri, over 40 lakh devotees are estimated to have visited Durga temples across the state in just four days. At Vindhyavasini Dham alone, 12 lakh devotees have performed darshan, with numbers expected to exceed one crore on Saptami, Ashtami, and Navami.
Vindhyavasini Dham in Mirzapur, a major centre of Shakti devotion, sees 3.5-4 lakh visitors daily during Navratri-several times more than on regular days. The recently constructed Vindhyachal Corridor has enhanced convenience, and on the festival's last three days, 6-7 lakh devotees are expected daily. During Sharadiya Navratri in Uttar Pradesh, millions of devotees have flocked to the state's Devi temples, reflecting the rich faith and cultural heritage preserved and enhanced under the Yogi Adityanath government. Key temples across the state are witnessing record footfalls:
Vindhyavasini Dham, Mirzapur: 3.5-4 lakh daily visitors; expected 6-7 lakh on Saptami, Ashtami, and Navami. The newly constructed Vindhyachal Corridor has improved convenience for devotees.
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