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If you are interested in Indian culture or Indian festivals, Navratri is the best time to visit India. From Kashmir to Kanyakumari and Gujarat to West Bengal, the entire country wears a festive mood...
Kullu Dussehra celebrated in the Kullu Valley of Himachal Pradesh is famous all over the world. Kullu is known as the Valley of the Gods. Kullu Dussehra celebrates the victory of Lord Ram over...
Navratri celebrations in Maharashtra are extremely personal and spiritual. They observe a special ritual called Ghatasthapana on the first day of Navaratri. A small bed of mud is prepared in a container. In the...
In Gujarat, Navratri is a circle of ecstasy. While this festival is celebrated all over India with great religious fervor, for Gujaratis, it is much more than a religious celebration. It is their passion....
In Karnataka Navaratri is celebrated as Dasara. It is the most important festival celebrated in the state. Actually, Dasara is the state festival of Karnataka. It is a 10-day festival. In 2016, Dasara will...
In Tamil Nadu Navratri is celebrated in a unique way. The festival is celebrated for ten days and three days are dedicated to the worship of each of the three goddesses – Lakshmi, Durga...
Navarathri (nine nights) celebrations in Kerala are unique in many ways. Here the focus is on learning new skills. In Kerala, the festival is celebrated for ten days. In 2016, it will be celebrated...
Durga Puja, an important part of the Navratri festival, celebrates the Mother Goddess (Durga). She is the supreme deity for Hindus. Each god and goddess of the Hindu Pantheon had contributed a certain portion...
They come in hundreds wearing bright paints all over their body, dance through the streets and entertain the thousands watching from either side of the road. Pulikali, a folk dance form, has been an...
Navratri (= nine nights) is the biggest Hindu festival. Yes, Diwali is important too, but there are at least a few Indian states where Diwali is not celebrated. By contrast, Navratri is celebrated all...