Shimla, April 7 -- Himachal Pradesh witnessed a record-breaking influx of pilgrims this Navratri, with more than 14.15 lakh devotees thronging the revered Shakti Peeths across the state between March 30 and April 5, according to data released by the state police on Sunday. The scale of the turnout reaffirmed the spiritual magnetism of Himachal's temple circuit, even as the administration earned praise for its seamless management of massive crowds and traffic.
The iconic Jwala Ji temple in Kangra district emerged as the most visited shrine, attracting a staggering 5.63 lakh devotees during the nine-day religious festival. Following closely was the Mata Bala Sundri temple in Sirmaur, which saw 2.77 lakh pilgrims, while the Naina Devi temple ...