Devotees offer prayers at Chattarpur, Jhandewalan Temples on first day of Chaitra Navratri in Delhi
Devotees offered prayers and sought blessings from Goddess Durga on the first day of Chaitra Navratri at the Chhatarpur Temple in Delhi on April 09. The devotees also flocked to attend the 'early morning' aarti at the temple. Devotees were seen standing in the long queue and waiting for their chance patiently to offer prayers. Mantras were chanted by priests and bhajans (devotional songs) were played at the temple premises. Chaitra Navratri or Vasant Navratri is celebrated during the spring season in India and it is considered to be an important nine-day celebration for the Hindu community.