The process of Dussehra hdere has started from the Maa Durga Nabaratra Puja on Saturday last.
Durga idols and pandals in the cities are being beautifully decorated and attracting people. Surya Puja, Chandi Patha and Homa Karya have been continuing ahead of the Durga Puja.
Maa Durga is worshipped at the Brahmapur Old Bus-Stand, Girija Square, Hanuman Bazaar, Giri Market, Corporation Road and Court Peta Chhak, etc. A total of 41 idols are being set up in the city.
Besides, Maa Kalua Yatra has begun at Gosain Nua Gaan. A special Puja was held near the idol. A Bhajan Samaroha and a cultural festival were held on the occasion.
Maa Naba Ratra Puja has also been started at the Kali Sana Thakurani Temple. “We have been worshipping the idol here from last 50 years,” said a devotee, A Srinivas Rao. The devotees are getting a chance to see Maa Durga in different forms and witnessed the Maa in the form of lakshmi on Wednesday.