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Religion
Manisha Kumari Begins Nine‑Kalash Penance at Panchagama Durga Temple in Warisnagar, Bihar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Darbhanga
🗓 11 Oct 2026, 07:01 PM
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On the first day of Navratri, Manisha Kumari started a rigorous penance at Panchagama Durga Temple, carrying nine kalash on her chest to honor a vow made during her father's illness.
Warisnagar in Samastipur district, Bihar, witnessed a striking devotional act on the opening day of Navratri as Manisha Kumari took up a demanding penance at the Panchagama Durga Temple. She positioned nine kalash on her chest and began a continuous meditation, a practice observed by a small gathering of onlookers and temple caretakers.
The nine kalash, traditionally symbolic of prosperity and devotion, are being carried as part of a self‑imposed austerity that requires the devotee to maintain the weight on the chest for an extended period. Such penances are rare in the region and are intended to demonstrate resolve and spiritual dedication.
Manisha’s undertaking is rooted in a promise she made while her father was ill, vowing to undertake a rigorous spiritual act if he recovered. With her father’s health now improved, she has chosen this Navratri ritual to fulfill that commitment, hoping the penance will bring continued blessings to her family.
The nine kalash, traditionally symbolic of prosperity and devotion, are being carried as part of a self‑imposed austerity that requires the devotee to maintain the weight on the chest for an extended period. Such penances are rare in the region and are intended to demonstrate resolve and spiritual dedication.
Manisha’s undertaking is rooted in a promise she made while her father was ill, vowing to undertake a rigorous spiritual act if he recovered. With her father’s health now improved, she has chosen this Navratri ritual to fulfill that commitment, hoping the penance will bring continued blessings to her family.