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 !! JAI MATA DI !! Navratri is the most popular spiritual & cultural Hindu festival of India. Navratri marks the period when Durga waged a battle against the demon Mahishasura. The nine days of Navratri festival also referred to as Navratras, dedicated to the worship of nine different forms of Goddess Durga. The tenth day after Navratri is celebrated as Dussehra or Vijaya Dashami. Navratri 2013 Dates:   This year Navratri festiva l falls from 5th October to 13th October, 2013. Therefore, Dussehra festival will fall on Monday, 14th October  2013. The Navratri festival is celebrated with great fervor & devotion in all parts of India especially in North India, western states of Gujarat, Maharashtra & Karnataka. In Gujarat, Navratri is synonymous with Dandiya Raas and Garba, the tradional  folk dance forms for men & women dedciated to the worship of Goddess Jagdamba. Gujarat overflows with joy and festivity during Navratri. The evenings are alive with ...

Navratri beginning from October 16, 2012 literally known as nine nights. These nine days, also referred to as Navratras are considered the most auspicious, by all Hindus. This period is the prelude to the festival season and the air is rife with festivity. The tenth day of Navratri is celebrated as Dussehra or Vijaya Dashami, on that day Shri ram had killed Ravana. Fasting and feasting: Navratri is celebrated across  India and you can find lot of special food festivals in Delhi . In Gujarat and Maharashtra it is synonymous with swirling chaniya cholis, pulsating beats and the click of dandiyas and raas garba, in Bengal it is celebrated as Durga puja with great fervor and reverence. A display of idols for nine days, during Navratri, traditionally called 'kolu' marks the celebration across South India. These are also days of fasting across North India, perhaps to prepare the body for the days of feasting ahead! Navratra Vegetariano at Infinity Event Date : Oct 16 ...