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Religion
Thousands Gather at Tripura Sundari Temple in Banswara for Navratri, Offer 5‑km Chunri
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 11 Oct 2026, 06:36 PM
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On the first day of Shardiya Navratri, thousands of devotees flocked to the Tripura Sundari Temple in Umrai, Banswara, and presented a five‑kilometre long chunri to the goddess.
The Shardiya Navratri celebrations began on Sunday with a massive gathering at the Tripura Sundari Temple in Umrai, Banswara district, Rajasthan. Devotees arrived early in the morning to seek the blessings of the revered goddess on the festival's opening day.
Organisers reported that thousands of worshippers formed a dense crowd around the sanctum, chanting prayers and offering flowers. The highlight of the day was the presentation of a five‑kilometre long chunri, which was draped over the deity as a token of devotion.
Such large‑scale offerings are customary during Navratri, reflecting the deep cultural and religious ties of the local community to the Tripura Sundari shrine. The temple authorities thanked the participants and assured that safety measures were in place throughout the event.
Organisers reported that thousands of worshippers formed a dense crowd around the sanctum, chanting prayers and offering flowers. The highlight of the day was the presentation of a five‑kilometre long chunri, which was draped over the deity as a token of devotion.
Such large‑scale offerings are customary during Navratri, reflecting the deep cultural and religious ties of the local community to the Tripura Sundari shrine. The temple authorities thanked the participants and assured that safety measures were in place throughout the event.