Navratri

IndiaSeptember/OctoberMillions

LocationIndia

WhenSeptember/October

AttendanceMillions

About Navratri

Nine nights honoring the goddess Durga. Gujarati cities pulse with garba and dandiya raas dances until dawn. Many devotees fast through the festival. Culminates in Dussehra, the victory of good over evil. Regional traditions vary widely across India.

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