Guwahati, March 30 -- A large number of devotees gathered at the Maa Kamakhya Temple on the first day of Chaitra Navratri to offer prayers and seek blessings.

From early morning, devotees from across the country visited the revered Goddess Durga temple, joining in the celebrations of the festival with great fervour.

Hindus observe four Navratris throughout the year, but only two--Chaitra Navratri and Shardiya Navratri--are widely celebrated as they coincide with seasonal transitions. In India, Navratri is marked by various traditions and customs.

The nine-day festival, also known as Ram Navratri, concludes on Ram Navami, which commemorates the birth of Lord Ram. Each day of the festival is dedicated to worshipping one of the nine incar...