The first day of Navratri saw a surge in crowds at temples. Darshan (holy viewing) began with Mangala Aarti at the Baglamukhi temple, and special prayers were held at the Harsiddhi-Garh Kalika temple.

The first day of Navratri has seen a surge in crowds at temples: Darshan began with Mangal Aarti at the Baglamukhi temple, and a special puja was held at the Harsiddhi-Garh Kalika temple. Madhya Pradesh News reports that devotees have been thronging temples since morning on the first day of Shardiya Navratri, which started on October 11 and will continue until October 19. Devotees have been arriving at temples in the state since morning for darshan and puja-archan.