Vijayawada buzzes with Navratri devotees flocking to Kanaka Durga Temple, captivated by daily deity adornments. Many also visit Mangalagiri Lakshmi Narasimha Temple for celebrations.
In West Bengal, the last four days of Navratri are celebrates as Durga Puja. Men and women dress in their festive best, spend days at pandals. Durga Puja celebrates the victory of Goddess Durga over Mahishasura, and on the last day, she is immersed in water with much celebration.
Experience a unique tribal Navratri celebration in Chhattisgarh's Bastar district. Here, Navratri marks the meeting of their local goddess Devi Mavli with her sisters. This 75-day long festival features processions of deities from nearby towns.
Experience Karnataka's vibrant Navratri festival with the Mysore Royal Palace illuminated by thousands of lights. Dasara, celebrated for ten days in Mysore, involves music, dance concerts, and a grand procession on Dussehra, featuring goddess Chamundeshwari's idol on a decorated elephant.
Bathukamma, aligning with Navratri, starts on Mahalaya Amavasya and ends on Durgashtami, followed by the 7-day Boddemma festival, marking the transition from monsoon to autumn. The festivities begin with Lord Ganesha worship and creating vibrant flower arrangements.
Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh lights up during Navratri, with ghats adorned by countless diyas and resonant Ramcharitmanas hymns. Ramleela enacts the Ramayana essence. Dussehra signifies Lord Ram's triumph over Ravana, marked by burning huge effigies.
Gujarat's Navratri: a vibrant, lengthy traditional dance festival where locals in colorful, mirrored outfits showcase their moves with dandiya and garba. Rooted in Lord Krishna's influence, ras garba is a key dance form. The nine-day celebration equally honors goddess Durga, Lakshmi, and Saraswati.
Vijayawada buzzes with Navratri devotees flocking to Kanaka Durga Temple, captivated by daily deity adornments. Many also visit Mangalagiri Lakshmi Narasimha Temple for celebrations.
When in Delhi during Navratri, a must-visit is Ramlila Maidan, the central hub of festivities. The capital hosts numerous garba and dandiya nights at different venues, drawing in a youthful crowd. Not to be missed is the impressive tradition of burning effigies of Ravana on Dussehra.
Maharashtra has distinct Navratri customs, such as placing a water-filled clay pot with jowar grains on a mud bed, along with donating fruits and flowers. In Mumbai, a city rich in diverse cultures, Navratri festivities include garba nights and Durga Puja pandals, mirroring the cultural amalgamation alike to Delhi.