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Devotees Swarm Durga Pandal at Pankaj Market as Navratri’s Seventh-Day Pat Opens in Bihar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 17 Oct 2026, 07:32 PM
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On the seventh day of Navratri, the Durga pat was unveiled in Bihar, drawing large crowds to the uniquely designed pandal at Pankaj Market.
The seventh day of Navratri witnessed a special puja in Bihar, after which the ceremonial cloth covering the idol of Goddess Durga – known as the pat – was opened. The moment the pat was lifted, devotees rushed to catch a glimpse of the deity, filling the streets with chants of "Jai Mata Di."
Crowds gathered from various corners of the city, their voices echoing through the lanes as they moved towards the pandal. The atmosphere was charged with reverence, and the city resonated with the rhythmic chants of worshippers.
The pandal set up at Pankaj Market, noted for its distinctive design, became the focal point of the gathering. Its unique structure attracted not only regular worshippers but also curious onlookers, turning the market area into a vibrant hub of religious fervour during the evening hours.
Crowds gathered from various corners of the city, their voices echoing through the lanes as they moved towards the pandal. The atmosphere was charged with reverence, and the city resonated with the rhythmic chants of worshippers.
The pandal set up at Pankaj Market, noted for its distinctive design, became the focal point of the gathering. Its unique structure attracted not only regular worshippers but also curious onlookers, turning the market area into a vibrant hub of religious fervour during the evening hours.