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Navaratri Celebrations in Different Ways in Different Parts of Country

http://top10tale.com/category/lifestyle/ - u201cNavaratri u201c as the name itself suggests Nine Nights , u201cNavau201d means nine and u201cratriu201d means night. Navaratri is the auspicious Hindu festival celebrated and devoted to nine Goddess . Navaratri festival is celebrated twice a year , once in March/April known as u201cSharad Navaratri u201c and second one is u201cChaitra Navratriu201d celebrated in month of September/October.

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Navaratri Celebrations in Different Ways in Different Parts of Country

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  1. Navaratri Celebrations in Different Ways in Different Parts of Country “Navaratri“ as the name itself suggests Nine Nights , “Nava” means nine and “ratri” means night. Navaratri is the auspicious Hindu festival celebrated and devoted to nine Goddess . Navaratri festival is celebrated twice a year , once in March/April known as “Sharad Navaratri “ and second one is “Chaitra Navratri” celebrated in month of September/October. For more information, visit: http://top10tale.com/most-popular-folk-dances/ During this 9 day long festival , Navaratri nine forms of Shakti/Devi is worshipped .People visit temples , chant mantras and bhajans. Also , many people observe nine day long fast. There are surrounding filled with positivity and joy all through the Navaratri festivities. During Navaratri festivities, people wish each other with Navratri quotes , Maa Durga quotes , Navratri wishes quotes sent through internet messages or wishes each other in person. Navaratri festival are celebrated all across the country in different ways. From most famous Garba dance of Gujarat to Durga Pooja rituals of Kolkata. It is celebrated throughout the country with high spirit & great enthusiasm. Navratri is celebrated different corners of the country so different yet so integrating. During the festival of Navaratri going on everybody is surrounded by brightness and festivities joy surrounding all around.

  2. In Gujarat most awaited festival all around the year is Navaratri. It is celebrated as per Hindu mythology in Ashwin month, Maa Durga’s devotees keep nine day long fast and visit temples. In the evening , wearing traditional dresses all men and women come out together to perform dance forms like “Garba” and “Dandiya Raas”. It is world famous for its Garba dance nights which is celebrated all through the nine day long festivities. Gujarat is decorated with great pomp and show and people indulge in festivities and enjoyment. In the northern states of the country like in Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh Navaratri is celebrated by worshipping nine girls and boys as kanjaka’s. They worshipped in the form of Goddesses and is presented with bangles , bindis etc.

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