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Navratri celebration in different states

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Mid-Day
Lifestyle
By Raaina Jain
Published Oct 07, 2024

North India

In states like Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, the festival is marked with ‘Kanya Pujan’ and Ram Leela performances. It culminates with grand Dussehra melas.

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Maharashtra

Maharashtra blends Navratri and Durga Puja beautifully. Cities like Mumbai have Durga Puja pandals and Garba celebrations for devotees to enjoy the festival.

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West Bengal and Assam

Celebrated as Durga Puja, this festival is a special experience in West Bengal and Assam. It includes grand Durga idols and festivities with music and dance.

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Karnataka

Mysore Dussehra in Karnataka is one of the grandest celebrations of the festival. Parades featuring elephants, folk dances, etc., are carried out.

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Gujarat

Gujarat is a hotspot of Navratri festivities. The streets echo with traditional Gujarati music as people perform Garba and Dandiya to celebrate the festival.

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