On the auspicious occasion of Maha Ashtami, a large number of devotees gathered in the Saharsa Kamal and Chhaurahi blocks of Begusarai district. As the temple gates opened at midnight on Sunday, a flood of devotees arrived for the darshan and worship of Maa Durga. The puja pandals resonated with chants of 'Jai Mata Di', and devotees prayed for prosperity and well-being.

In Chhaurahi block, long queues were seen from early morning at Durga temples and puja pandals in various panchayats including Shahpur, Bardaha, Chhaurahi, Narayanpipar, Baraipura, and Sihma. Women showed special enthusiasm for offering 'khoincha' and waited for hours in queues. Ram Prakash Mahto, a volunteer associated with the puja arrangements, and Devkant Jha, manager of the Bardaha Puja Committee, informed that a large number of devotees arrived for darshan as soon as the gates opened.

In Sahebpur Kamal, the Gayatri Parivar organized a Sandhya Deep Mahotsav in Kurha Bazar, with hundreds of unmarried girls participating. These girls carried lit lamps from the Gayatri Temple to the Durga Temple and offered them at the feet of Maa Durga, illuminating the temple premises. A Devi Jagran was also organized on the stage of Natya Kala Kurha, where devotees danced throughout the night. A Dandiya program in Panchveer Bazar also attracted devotees.

Mohan Yadav, president of the Durga Puja Nyay Samiti, informed that cultural programs would be held on Monday, a 'Nagin aur Sapera' play on Tuesday night, and a 'Loha Singh' play on Wednesday night. On Thursday, the idols will be immersed with a procession. Idols have been installed in Kurha, Panchveer, Malhipur, Chharra Patti, Bishnupur Ahok, Chowki, and Sanha. For security, female and male police forces have been deployed, and surveillance is being done with CCTV cameras.