Shardiya Navratri 2026: Thousands Throng Temples Across Madhya Pradesh On Day 1; Over 75,000 Visit Baglamukhi Temple In Agar Malwa

On October 11, thousands of devotees flocked to various temples across Madhya Pradesh as the nine-day Shardiya Navratri festival commenced. Iconic temples like Ujjain's Harsiddhi Temple and Maihar's Maa Sharda Dham welcomed worshippers for prayers, aarti, and darshan. Special decorations, religious ceremonies, and Ghatasthapana rituals marked the inaugural day of the festival, which will continue until October 19.

In Ujjain, a large number of devotees gathered at Mata Harsiddhi Shakti Peeth to seek blessings throughout the day. Similar crowds thronged Indore's Harsiddhi Temple as well. Meanwhile, over 75,000 devotees visited the revered Maa Baglamukhi Temple in Agar Malwa district from 4 am to 11 am on the first day of Navratri. The day began with the Mangala Aarti, followed by a steady influx of worshippers.

At the Bhadwa Mata Temple in Neemuch, popularly known as the Vaishno Devi of Malwa, a special Maha Aarti was performed before Ghatasthapana commenced. In Sendhwa, the walls of Maa Badi Bijasan Mata Temple were adorned with 90 kg of silver for the festival. Similarly, in Umaria district, Ghatasthapana and special prayers were held at Maa Birasini Shaktipeeth Temple in Birsinghpur Pali. Devotees also visited Bhopal's Curfew Wali Mata Temple to offer their prayers.