Navratri 2026 Begins Across Madhya Pradesh With Grand Celebrations, Durga Idol Installations, Garba And Special Temple Security
Nalkheda (Madhya Pradesh): SP Dilip Kumar Soni inaugurated a permanent police post at Maa Baglamukhi Temple in Nalkheda on Sunday, the first day of Navratri. The police post will help strengthen security for devotees, crowd and traffic management, and maintenance of law and order, particularly during Navratri and other major religious occasions when the temple attracts large numbers of devotees…
Navratri 2026 commenced in Madhya Pradesh with elaborate festivities, the installation of the Durga idol at Maa Baglamukhi Temple in Nalkheda and garba performances. The police post was inaugurated to ensure crowd management and safety during the nine-day celebration. In Neemuch, Rs 5 crore worth of development works at Maa Bhadwamata Temple were sanctioned, along with CCTV cameras and landscaping.
In Ratlam, the festival commenced with women performing Garba Raas at the Maa Kalika Temple. In Kaswad, five youth completed an eight-day journey from Pavagadh to bring the 'Akhand Jyoti' to Sameda village. In Khetia, Sharadiya Navratri started with Kalash installation and Garba preparations, with Garba events set to be held at various locations.
In Sitamau, the Vairai Mataji Temple saw Ghat Sthapana, with temple priests performing special rituals. Bagh began its celebrations with Ghat Sthapana and the installation of the Goddess Durga idol. In Garoth, the temple received five Durga idols donated by Vinod Kumar Rathore.
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