Devotional Fervour Marks First Day Of Shardiya Navratri At Kamakhya Temple
Shardiya Navratri has begun in India on Sunday, October 11, 2026. Navratri is the celebration and honouring of the nine forms of Goddess Shakti. The first day honours Goddess Shailputri, daughter of the Himalayas. On this occasion, devotees visited Guwahati's Kamakhya Temple early on Sunday morning and offered prayers at the revered Shakti Peetha. Let's take a look in detail. Some darshans are…
Shardiya Navratri commenced in India on Sunday, October 11, 2026. This festival pays homage to the nine manifestations of Goddess Shakti, with the inaugural day dedicated to Goddess Shailputri, daughter of the Himalayas. The first day of the celebration beckoned devotees to the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati to partake in early morning prayers and offerings at this revered Shakti Peetha.
Kamakhya Temple, perched atop the Nilachal Hills in Guwahati, emerged as a hotspot for pilgrims during Navratri. Thousands of worshippers thronged the shrine on the first day, illuminating lamps, offering prayers, and beseeching the goddess's benevolence. The temple's significance extends beyond its architectural grandeur; it is one of the fifty-one Shakti Peethas and a prominent pilgrimage site in India.
Distinguished by the absence of a conventional idol, the temple venerates a stone resembling a yoni, symbolizing feminine energy and creative power. Distinct from conventional Hindu temples, Kamakhya embraces Tantric customs and rituals, creating a unique spiritual atmosphere.
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