NELLORE: Elaborate arrangements have been put in place at the famed Sri Rajarajeswari Temple in Nellore City for the grand Navaratri celebrations from Monday. Now, nearly 3,000 women participate in the puja every Friday, with the number swelling to almost double during the Navaratri festival. Explaining its significance, chief priest Suravajjula Raghurama Sarma said, “Goddess Sri Rajarajeswari is the Adhidevata (tutelary deity) of the Navagrahas. Complementary rituals like Navavarana Puja and Khadgamala during Navaratri invoke special blessings of Goddess Rajarajeswari. Temple premises have been beautifully decorated, with elaborate arrangements in place to ensure smooth darshan for the teeming devotees.