With Chaitra Navratri beginning, devotees across Lucknow are gearing up for nine days of prayers, fasting and temple visits dedicated to Goddess Durga. The festival starts with the worship of Maa Shailputri, the first form of the goddess, symbolising strength and purity.

From riverside shrines to historic temples tucked inside the city, several spiritual spots in Lucknow see a large number of devotees on the first day of Navratri. If you’re planning to celebrate Navratri in Lucknow with a temple visit, here are five well-known temples in Lucknow where devotees gather for darshan.

Located on the outskirts of the city near the Gomti River, Chandrika Devi Temple is one of the most revered Shakti temples around Lucknow. The temple attracts a large number of devotees during Navratri who come to offer prayers and seek blessings from Goddess Chandrika Devi.

Situated near the banks of the Gomti River, Mankameshwar Temple is a popular spiritual landmark in the city. While the temple is primarily dedicated to Lord Shiva, it becomes especially busy during Navratri as devotees visit to perform rituals and offer prayers.

Kali Bari Temple is known for its calm atmosphere and strong spiritual significance among locals. During Navratri, special prayers and devotional gatherings are held here, drawing devotees from different parts of the city.

Dedicated to Goddess Durga, this temple becomes particularly vibrant during Navratri. Devotees visit to offer flowers, light diyas and participate in special aartis held throughout the festival.

Although dedicated to Lord Hanuman, this temple also sees many visitors during Navratri. Devotees often stop here to offer prayers and seek blessings as part of their temple visits during the festival.

On the first day of Navratri, devotees usually perform kalash sthapana (Ghatasthapana) at home or in temples. Many also observe fasting and offer fruits, flowers and sweets to the goddess while chanting prayers and attending aartis.

As Chaitra Navratri begins, temples across Lucknow come alive with prayers, rituals and devotional gatherings. Whether you prefer visiting a major shrine or a peaceful neighbourhood temple, these five spots are among the most popular places in the city where devotees begin the festival with darshan and blessings.