Nine nights of Navaratri: The festival that carries multiple mythological threads
Navaratri is being celebrated across India with diverse cultural traditions, ranging from traditional garba dancing in Ahmedabad to Ramlila performances in Delhi. The festival honors the divine feminine power and the victory of good over evil through nine nights of rituals and community events.
Why it matters
Navaratri is a major cultural and religious event that highlights the regional diversity and shared traditions of Indian society.
Nine nights of Navaratri: The festival that carries multiple mythological threads left Ahmedabad lights up for garba AFP AFP https://th-i.thgim.com/public/todays-paper/kwpb8j/article68738555.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/Standalone_OE_OGQ4DEHFME.4.jpg.jpg SAM PANTHAKY Festival special: Revellers clad in festive wear dance at a garba event during Navaratri on the outskirts of Ahmedabad on Wednesday. AFP SAM PANTHAKY Navaratri, observed across India with a diversity that reflects the country’s cultural breadth. The festive season is in full swing. A little girl in Chennai arranges her grandma’s 70-year-old Dashavataram set on the third tier of the traditional kolu padi, decorated with dolls and serial lights. In Ahmedabad, a couple dressed in traditional garba attire is excited about dancing with friends till late into the night. In Mysuru, a man carries his son on his shoulders near Amba Vilas to ensure he gets a clear view of the grand Jamboo savari.
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