Sat Mar 29 15:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Rai Bareli’s Lalganj Buzzing with Navratri Preparations
**RAIBARELI, INDIA** – The town of Lalganj in Rai Bareli district is abuzz with preparations for Navratri, which begins tomorrow. Markets are overflowing with shoppers purchasing idols of Goddess Durga, clothing, garlands, and other puja materials. Shopkeepers report significantly higher sales compared to last year. Devotees are enthusiastically making preparations for the eight-day festival, with women planning daily pujas at home and temples organizing special events. Temples are undergoing extensive cleaning and preparations for increased footfall. Jhilmil Maharaj, a priest at a local temple, confirmed the heightened anticipation, stating that devotees will attend daily prayers and seek blessings throughout the festival. Regular morning and evening aartis are also planned.
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