Shyamala Devi Navaratri: Devotees Flock to Srikakulam Temple for Special Pujas

• Shyamala Devi Navaratri celebrations are ongoing at Sri Sri Bala Tripura Sundari Sametha Kalabhairava Temple in Balaga, Srikakulam.
• The nine-day celebrations, which began on January 19th, include daily pujas, special worship, and adornment of the Goddess in various forms like Shyamala and Matangi.
• Special abhishekams, Sahasranamarchana, and Kumkumarchana pujas were performed, led by Pontiff Ganesh Guruji, with large participation from women devotees.
• Offerings of curd and honey are made as 'naivedyam', believed to bring knowledge, health, and prosperity to families.
• The temple also facilitates Aksharabhyasam and Annaprasana ceremonies on Panchami Tithi, with the Goddess worshipped as Saraswati.

Why It Matters: Shyamala Devi Navaratri celebrations in Srikakulam are drawing large crowds, fostering spiritual awakening.