Bhadrak, Nov 13: Goddess Bhadrakali, the presiding deity of Bhadrak, appeared before devotees in her divine Maha Saraswati Besha on the sixth day of the ongoing Saptamatruka festival.

On this occasion, the Goddess was adorned as Maha Saraswati and seated on a swan, holding a veena and the Vedas in her hands. The divine appearance symbolises knowledge, wisdom and learning.

Devotees firmly believe that having a darshan of Maa Bhadrakali in this form brings blessings of education, intelligence, knowledge and overall happiness.

A large number of devotees from different parts of Odisha and outside the state are thronging the temple to witness the Goddess in her special attire and seek her blessings.

The Saptamatruka festival continues to draw devotees, with Maa Bhadrakali appearing in a different divine form each day.