Krishnagiri, Sept. 30 -- Krishnagiri's renowned and ancient Sri Kottai Mariamman Temple witnessed vibrant Navratri festivities on Tuesday.

On Monday night, the celebrations started with special decorations for the Goddess.

Traditional offerings, such as seer thattu, other sweets, savouries, and symbolic items, including mangalsutra threads, were distributed to married women visiting the temple.

Throughout the nine days of the festival, all rituals were carried out, and special adornments were offered to the deity. Community annadanam (free meals) were also conducted, benefiting more than 100 devotees each day.

Today marks the eighth day of Navratri (nine nights), dedicated to the worship of Maa Mahaguri, symbolising peace and purity....