Heavy Devotee Turnout at Mayurbhanj’s Maa Ambika Temple on Navratri Day 3

On the third day of Sharadiya Navratri, large numbers of devotees offered prayers at the Maa Ambika Temple in Mayurbhanj, Odisha. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Durga in the form of Maa Ambika, who is considered a pivotal pilgrimage site for the community. During the Sharadiya Navratri festival, devotees visit temples like the Maa Ambika Temple to honor the divine feminine energy of Goddess Durga and her various forms.

• Deity:

  The temple is dedicated to Maa Ambika, a form of Goddess Durga worshipped as “The Living Goddess”.
• Idol:

  The marble idol of Maa Ambika has four hands and is seated on a lion, holding sacred weapons like the dambaru, kharpara, khadga, and trisul.
• Pilgrimage Site:

  The temple is a prominent pilgrimage site in Odisha, known for its devout atmosphere and ancient significance.
• Festivals:

  Besides Navratri, other important festivals celebrated at the temple include Durga Puja, Pana Sankranti, Basanti Puja, Makar Sankranti, and Rojo Sankranti.