Shimla: A sea of devotees thronged the revered Shakti Peeth Naina Devi temple in Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday, marking the second day of the auspicious Shardiya Navratri with fervent devotion and spiritual enthusiasm. On this day, devotees offer prayers to the second manifestation of Goddess Durga, Maa Brahmacharini, the embodiment of wisdom, penance, and spiritual awakening. Fair Officer and SDM Dharampal, who also serves as Chairman of the Temple Trust, visited the temple premises to assess the arrangements and ensure smooth conduct of the festival. The Naina Devi Temple, one of the most revered Shakti Peeths in India, is located at an altitude of 1,219 metres above sea level, approximately 80 kilometres from Bilaspur town. As Navratri enters its second day, known as Dwitiya Tithi of Shukla Paksha, worshippers observe rituals and dress in the auspicious colour of the day while performing the traditional 'puja vidhi'.