Long queues at Jhandewalan as Navratri begins

Devotees formed long queues at Jhandewalan Temple, New Delhi, on 11 October 2026 — the first day of Navratri — eager to offer prayers at the celebrated goddess shrine.

Worshippers offered prayers at Jhandewalan Temple in New Delhi on 11 October 2026, marking the auspicious opening day of the nine night festival of Navratri.

Scores of devotees gathered at Jhandewalan Temple in New Delhi on the first day of Navratri, 11 October 2026, joining the annual tradition of seeking divine blessings at the revered mandir.

Serpentine queues of devotees were seen outside Jhandewalan Temple, New Delhi, on the morning of 11 October 2026 as the city welcomed the first day of Navratri 2026 with festive fervour.

A devotee was pictured in prayer at Jhandewalan Temple, New Delhi, on 11 October 2026 — the first day of Navratri — reflecting the personal devotion that draws lakhs to the shrine each year.

Devotees patiently waited in lines at Jhandewalan Temple, New Delhi, to offer Navratri prayers on Sunday, 11 October 2026, as the nine day Hindu festival commenced across the country.

The Jhandewalan Temple in New Delhi witnessed a festive rush on 11 October 2026, the first day of Navratri, with devotees lining up to perform prayers at the historic goddess temple in the heart of the capital.