People making colourful rangolis
People making colourful rangolis Kolhapur : The traditional ‘Nagar-Pradakshina’ of Goddess Mahalaxmi was held on Monday night after 9 pm on the occasion of Navaratra Ashtami, drawing several devotees who gathered to witness the colourful procession. Idol of goddess Mahalaxmi dressed in Mahishasur Mardini form. People making colourful rangolis Idol of goddess Mahalaxmi dressed in Mahishasur Mardini form. The goddess was carried in a decorated palanquin from the temple premises through Mahadwar Road, Gujari, Bhawani Mandap, Mirajkar Tikti and Binkhambi Ganesh Mandir before returning to the Mahalaxmi temple. Residents welcomed the procession by drawing colourful rangolis along the route.
The temple was thronged with around 88,000 devotees until 7pm on Monday and more than 10 lakh devotees have visited the temple so far during Navaratra, according to an official from Paschim Maharashtra Devasthan Samiti.
Earlier in the day, the idol of Goddess Mahalaxmi was adorned in the Mahishasuramardini form, depicting the goddess slaying the demon Mahishasur.
The Dasara Mahotsav Samiti is overseeing the arrangements, while traffic diversions will be implemented in and around the venue to manage the anticipated rush from 3 pm on Tuesday. The police administration has issued strict instructions for operating sound systems during Durga idol immersion processions, allowing their use only until 10 pm. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kolhapur | Silver Rate in Kolhapur | Bank Holidays in Kolhapur | Public Holidays in Kolhapur Stay updated with the latest Kolhapur news.
Police inspector Kiran Londhe said, “A meeting was held with city Durga mandals, and the order of their entry into the procession was decided through a draw. Preparations are in full swing at Dasara Chowk for the traditional Royal Dasara celebrations scheduled for Tuesday evening in the presence of the Kolhapur royal family. Markets across Kolhapur in areas like Mahadwar Road, Jyotiba Road, Laxmi Road and Rajarampuri took on a festive look, with marigold flowers in high demand for Dasara rituals along with puja materials and traditional festive goods. The mandals should comply with prescribed sound limits. Strict action would be taken against those using laser lights, pressure mids or high-pressure sound equipment during the procession. Download the TOI App.
With Vijayadashami (Dasara) and Khandenavami falling together on Tuesday, a large turnout is expected at the Mahalaxmi temple and the Dasara Chowk celebrations.