Archive · 11 Oct 2026
Devotees Gather at Kamakhya Temple for Navratri's First Day
Shardiya Navratri is a festival that honours nine forms of Goddess Shakti.
The article says it began on October 11, 2026.
The first day is for Goddess Shailputri.
Many people went to Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati to pray.
They lit lamps and asked for blessings.
The temple is on Nilachal Hills.
It is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas in India.
The temple worships a naturally formed stone rather than an idol, according to the article.
Shardiya Navratri began in India on Sunday, October 11, 2026, according to the article.
The first day of the festival honours Goddess Shailputri, described as the daughter of the Himalayas.
A large number of devotees gathered at Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati to pray, light lamps and seek blessings.
Kamakhya Temple is located on Nilachal Hills and is one of India’s 51 Shakti Peethas.
The temple is dedicated to Goddess Kamakhya and is known for Tantric traditions and distinctive rituals.
- Who
- Devotees visiting Kamakhya Temple.
- What
- They gathered to pray and seek blessings on the first day of Shardiya Navratri, which honours Goddess Shailputri.
- When
- Sunday, October 11, 2026.
- Where
- Kamakhya Temple on Nilachal Hills in Guwahati, India.
- Why
- To observe the first day of Shardiya Navratri and worship Goddess Shakti in the form of Goddess Shailputri.
- Festival
- Shardiya Navratri
- Start date stated
- Sunday, October 11, 2026
- First-day deity
- Goddess Shailputri
- Temple
- Kamakhya Temple
- Location
- Nilachal Hills, Guwahati
- Shakti Peetha status
- One of 51 Shakti Peethas
- Temple tradition
- Known for Tantric traditions and unique rituals