Haridwar, Uttarakhand: Devotees offer prayers at Maya Devi Temple on Ashtami of Chaitra Navratri. Gaurav Agarwal mentions blessings of Ma Mahi across Haridwar and Jwalapur, emphasizing daily offerings and the joy experienced by visitors. Himani Mishra, a first-time visitor from Odisha, praises the temple's grandeur and the adornments of the goddess, feeling as though the goddess herself is present. Manisha shares regular visits during Navratri, highlighting the soothing and peaceful experience, daily decorations with fruits and flowers, and the profound serenity offered by the darshan. Despite occasional crowds, she finds ultimate peace and always returns to the temple.