{
  "id": 12873437,
  "title": "Tembhi Naka's Durgeshwari Navratri 2026 Marks 48 Glorious Years With Majestic Badrinath Temple Replica",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/tembhi-nakas-durgeshwari-navratri-2026-marks-48-glorious-years-with",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T12:22:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/tembhi-nakas-durgeshwari-navratri-2026-marks-48-glorious-years-with-majestic-badrinath-temple-replica"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Thane, October 08, 2026: The highly anticipated 48th annual Navratri festival at the renowned Tembhi Naka spiritual and cultural site is set to commence with a spectacular finale. The festival, an annual attraction for hundreds of thousands of devotees, commemorates the revered idol of Goddess Durgeshwari. Established in 1978 by the late Dharmavir Anand Dighe Saheb, the festival has grown into a cherished tradition under the stewardship of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. During a press conference, MP Naresh Mhaske expressed gratitude for the festival's enduring devotion, stating that even after 48 years, the faith of the devotees remains as strong as ever. This year's festival stands out with a magnificent replica of the ancient Badrinath Temple, measuring a staggering 71 feet in height, 100 feet in width, and 110 feet in length. Crafted by 350 artisans over two and a half months, the structure boasts 51 pillars, a spacious inner sanctum, and brilliant electrical illuminations. The festival, a vibrant display of devotion, rituals, and music, invites devotees from across Maharashtra and India to partake in the divine blessings of Goddess Jagdamba.",
  "summary": "Thane, October 08, 2026: Preparation is in its final stages for the grand Navratri celebrations at Tembhi Naka, a premier spiritual and cultural landmark in Thane. Drawing hundreds of thousands of devotees every year, the festival centres around the revered idol of 'I Durgeshwari'. Originally established in 1978 by the late Dharmavir Anand Dighe Saheb, the public Navratri celebration has…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}