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Religion
More Than 10 Lakh Devotees Gather at Himachal Shakti Peeths for Navratri
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 21 Oct 2026, 09:32 AM
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More than 10 lakh devotees visited the Shakti Peeths in Himachal Pradesh during Navratri, making it one of the largest religious gatherings of the season.
During the nine‑night festival of Navratri, more than 10 lakh devotees flocked to the Shakti Peeths located across Himachal Pradesh, turning the state into a major pilgrimage hub.
The Shakti Peeths, revered temples dedicated to the goddess Shakti, have long been a focal point for devotees seeking blessings during Navratri. The sheer number of pilgrims underscored the enduring religious significance of these sites.
The influx of devotees brought logistical challenges for local authorities, including crowd management, traffic control, and the provision of basic amenities. Despite these hurdles, the event highlighted the state's capacity to host large religious gatherings.
The pilgrimage not only reinforced spiritual traditions but also contributed to the local economy through increased demand for accommodation, food, and transportation services.
The Shakti Peeths, revered temples dedicated to the goddess Shakti, have long been a focal point for devotees seeking blessings during Navratri. The sheer number of pilgrims underscored the enduring religious significance of these sites.
The influx of devotees brought logistical challenges for local authorities, including crowd management, traffic control, and the provision of basic amenities. Despite these hurdles, the event highlighted the state's capacity to host large religious gatherings.
The pilgrimage not only reinforced spiritual traditions but also contributed to the local economy through increased demand for accommodation, food, and transportation services.