Hundreds of devotees gathered at Shri Navdurga Devasthan in Borim to participate in the Bhagyalaxmi Deep Poojan held on the occasion of Amavasya, which was observed as Saubhagya Lakshmi Divas.
The temple premises were illuminated with hundreds of oil lamps lit by devotees, who offered prayers to Goddess Shri Navdurga and later partook in the Mahaprasad organised by the temple.
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Temple Committee President Sham Prabhu Desai said that historical temple records mention a traditional Deep Poojan being conducted near the temple lake. However, with the lake currently undergoing construction, the ritual was revived within the temple premises last year and has since become a regular observance on every Amavasya.
Speaking on the occasion, devotee Dr. Shirish Borkar said he has had unwavering faith in Goddess Shri Navdurga since childhood and continues to visit the temple with devotion. He noted that devotees from Borim and neighbouring areas flock to the temple with the belief that the goddess answers prayers and showers her blessings upon the faithful.
The spiritual event witnessed enthusiastic participation, reflecting the enduring cultural and religious significance of the centuries-old tradition among devotees in the region.
