LUCKNOW, Sept. 26 -- In Uttar Pradesh, Sharadiya Navratri is more than a religious festival-it reflects faith, culture, and women's power. Over the past eight years, the Yogi Adityanath government has preserved the state's ancient heritage while integrating modern facilities, giving devotees a refreshed experience. This Navratri, over 40 lakh devotees are estimated to have visited Durga temples across the state in just four days. At Vindhyavasini Dham alone, 12 lakh devotees have performed darshan, with numbers expected to exceed one crore on Saptami, Ashtami, and Navami.
Vindhyavasini Dham in Mirzapur, a major centre of Shakti devotion, sees 3.5-4 lakh visitors daily during Navratri-several times more than on regular days. The recently co...