New Delhi, May 10 -- As tensions escalate between India and Pakistan, prayers were offered across several temples in Delhi to seek divine protection for personnel of the armed forces and the nation's well-being on Friday. At the Chhatarpur temple, various spiritual rituals are being performed, including the recitation of the 'Durga Saptashati' to invoke blessings from goddess Durga for protection and victory over adversities. The temple official said that the "Durga Saptashati" is being recited to seek blessings from Goddess Durga for protection, power and victory over negativity, and the "Hanuman Chalisa" or the "Sundarkand" is being chanted to draw strength and devotion from Lord Hanuman's example, especially in these times of crisis.

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