Mumbai: Early morning `aarti` performed at Mumba Devi temple on first day of `Chaitra Navratri`
A morning puja was performed at the Mumba Devi temple of Mumbai on April 09 on the first day of ‘Chaitra Navratri’. The temple priest conducted a special puja of the goddess Aadi Shakti. Many devotees gathered to catch a glimpse of the holy ‘aarti’. 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.