Navratri kicks off in city with grand kalash sthapna

Ranchi ushered in Navratri with Kalash Sthapana ceremonies held across the city. Temples, homes, and community pandals, like JAP Doranda, saw devotees invoking Goddess Durga. The rituals involved setting up sacred pots, chanting mantras, and lighting lamps, with many observing fasts for nine days, seeking blessings and prosperity.