Varanasi's Annapurna Temple opens for 5-day darshan festival

The Annapurna Math Mandir in Varanasi opened its doors to devotees on Friday, marking the start of the annual five-day darshan festival on Dhanteras. Mahant Shankar Puri Maharaj performed Maha Aarti at 4 am; public entry began at 5 am. Around 10 lakh pilgrims are expected through Annakut.