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Sukhu Praises Himachal Police For Managing Navratri Pilgrim Rush
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News18•20-10-2026, 14:15
Sukhu Praises Himachal Police For Managing Navratri Pilgrim Rush
- •Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu congratulated the state police for ensuring safe and smooth darshan for over 10.25 lakh devotees during Ashwin Navratri.
- •The nine-day festival saw visits from 10,25,726 devotees and 1,04,520 vehicles across seven prominent Shakti Peeths and temples from October 11 to 19.
- •Shri Naina Devi Ji temple recorded the highest footfall with 3,95,226 devotees, followed by other major shrines in the state.
- •The Chief Minister commended the coordinated efforts of the police, district administrations, temple trusts, and Home Guards for facilitating a smooth pilgrimage.
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During the Ashwin Navratri festival from October 11 to 19, a total of 10,25,726 devotees visited the seven prominent Shakti Peeths and temples across Himachal Pradesh.
The Shri Naina Devi Ji temple recorded the highest footfall with 3,95,226 devotees during the nine-day Navratri festival.
The successful management of the pilgrimage was achieved through the coordinated efforts of the state police, district administrations, temple trusts, Home Guards, and other agencies.
