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Devotees Flock to Muzaffarpur Temples for Maa Brahmacharini Puja on Navratri Day Two
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 02:47 PM
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On the second day of Shardiya Navratri, large numbers of devotees gathered at prominent temples in Muzaffarpur to worship Goddess Brahmacharini, the second form of Durga. The crowds arrived early in the morning and continued throughout the day.
The second day of Navratri is dedicated to Maa Brahmacharini, symbolizing penance and devotion. In Muzaffarpur, temples such as the Durga Bari and local shrines saw a steady stream of worshippers from the city and surrounding villages.
Devotees began arriving before sunrise, forming long queues for darshan. Many carried flowers, fruits and traditional offerings, while the temple premises were decorated with marigold garlands and lights.
Temple authorities deployed volunteers and security personnel to manage the crowd and ensure orderly movement. Special arrangements were made for the distribution of prasad and for facilitating elderly and differently-abled visitors.
Officials reported that the puja proceeded peacefully without any major incidents, attributing the smooth conduct to advance planning and community cooperation.
The observance of Brahmacharini Puja marks an important phase of the Navratri festivities, reinforcing cultural and spiritual traditions among the local populace.
Devotees began arriving before sunrise, forming long queues for darshan. Many carried flowers, fruits and traditional offerings, while the temple premises were decorated with marigold garlands and lights.
Temple authorities deployed volunteers and security personnel to manage the crowd and ensure orderly movement. Special arrangements were made for the distribution of prasad and for facilitating elderly and differently-abled visitors.
Officials reported that the puja proceeded peacefully without any major incidents, attributing the smooth conduct to advance planning and community cooperation.
The observance of Brahmacharini Puja marks an important phase of the Navratri festivities, reinforcing cultural and spiritual traditions among the local populace.