Sakhigopal, Oct. 31 -- More than two lakh devotees from across Odisha flocked to the famous Sakhigopal Temple on Friday to witness the sacred Radha Pada Darshan on the auspicious occasion of Anla Navami, observed in the holy month of Kartika.

The divine feet of Goddess Radha are unveiled for devotees only once a year on this day. A massive turnout was seen since early morning, with a 3-km-long queue stretching from the Sakhigopal Railway Station to the temple's Singhadwar, passing through the market area.

A long queue for Radha Pada Darshan at Sakhigopal Temple in Puri on Anla Navami Photograph: (Sambad) As per the schedule set by Puri district administration, general darshan began at 5 AM. Devotees were allowed entry through three-laye...