Lord rides Swarna Ratham. The Devi Sharannavaratri celebrations are in full swing at Indrakiladri, with devotees gathering in large numbers to honor Goddess Durga. On Thursday, the goddess appeared in her divine form as Durga Devi, attracting an enthusiastic crowd of worshipers who expressed their devotion through prayers and rituals.
Goddess Durga, revered as the Shaktiswarupa, is celebrated for her triumph over the demon Durga and is viewed as a protector against evil. As the embodiment of powerful nature, she is believed to alleviate the suffering of her devotees and mitigate planetary afflictions.
During the rituals, devotees are encouraged to worship the goddess dressed in red garments, offering red flowers and Akshatas (sacred grains). Spiritual recitations, including the mantra “Om Dum Durgayi Namah,” the Durgasukta, and the Lalitha Ashtottaram, are being chanted to invoke the goddess’s blessings.
