Patna, March 30 -- Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday extended greetings on the occasion of Chaitra Navratri, wishing peace and prosperity in the state.

"Heartiest greetings on the occasion of Chaitra Navratri. Wishing happiness, peace and prosperity in the state," Kumar posted on X.

The devotees on Sunday offer prayers at the Mahamaya Devi temple, located at Puranibasti in Raipur, on the first day of Chaitra Navratri.

Devotees were also seen offering prayers at Maa Mahakali Mandir at Akashvani Chowk in Raipur.

Devotees also gathered in large numbers to take part in the Mangala aarti at the Ambaji temple in Banaskantha, Gujarat, on day one of Chaitra Navratri. As per tradition, Mata Shailputri is worshipped on the first day o...