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A tour through Navratri and Dussehra celebrations across India

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Updated on: 11 October,2024 07:58 PM IST  |  Mumbai
Raaina Jain | raaina.jain@mid-day.com

While Navratri’s popularity is often attached to Gujarat and Maharashtra, and Durga Puja is considered to be central to West Bengal, other states in India also mark this festival with unique traditions. Locals share how Navratri and Dussehra are celebrated in their states

A tour through Navratri and Dussehra celebrations across India

Glimpses from the Kullu Dussehra celebrations in Himachal (Photo Courtesy: Vishrava)

Navratri, Durga Puja, Kullu Dussehra, Nada Habba – names may be different but the spirit of this festival remains the same across states in India. This nine-day-long festival, which culminates with Vijaya Dashmi (Dussehra) on the tenth day is celebrated in diverse ways in the country, with each state having unique traditions and beliefs. 

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