Bhubaneswar: Today marks the eighth day that is Maha astami. This also coincides with the Maha Navami Puja which is being performed at several Shakti Peethas as part of the Durga Puja.
Maa Durga is giving darshan at the mandaps. The Mahanavami Puja of the goddess is going on at the Shakti Peetha while at the pandals and mandap today is Mahaashtami.
Several Shakti Peethas of the state have come lively on the occasion of Navratri. The worship of Maa is going on according to the rituals.
The city is echoing with the sound of cymbals and mantras. A crowd of devotees gathers at the Shakti Peetha to have darshan of the several beshas of Maa.
Devotees are seeking the blessings of Maa. Devotees are worshiping Maa by observing the Navaratri fast. Beautiful toranas with their intricate designs are attracting the devotees at various puja mandapa.