On October 3, the first day of Navratri 2024, thousands of devotees gathered at various temples across India to celebrate the nine-day festival dedicated to Goddess Durga. At the Alopi Devi Temple, people offered prayers and sought blessings to mark the occasion. The festival honors the victory of Goddess Durga over the buffalo demon Mahishasura, symbolizing good`s triumph over evil. In Mumbai, devotees participated in the traditional aarti at the Shri Mumba Devi Temple, while similar rituals took place at Jandewalan Mata Temple and Shri Adhya Katyayani Shaktipith Mandir in Delhi. Many traveled to Mansa Devi Temple in Haridwar, Badi Dev Kali Mata Temple in Ayodhya, and Maa Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati to pray for their wishes. The Sri Durga Parameshwari Temple in Bengaluru also saw large crowds. Across India, Navratri is celebrated with rituals, dances, and decorations, making it a significant cultural event.