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Fun Fact About Navratri: The nine-day festival of Navratri has begun from September 22, across India. In Gujarat, Navratri comes along with a grand celebration, which is a perfect blend of devotion and dance. It is one of the most eagerly anticipated festivals of the year for Hindu devotees around the world. The sacred Hindu festival is dedicated to Goddess Durga and her nine avatars. The festival that celebrates Maa Durga’s strength is celebrated throughout India, especially in Gujarat. Navaratri in Gujarat is famous for its vibrant Garba nights and Dandiya Raas, which turn the state into grand open-air dance grounds.

Cities of Gujarat, like Ahmedabad, Vadodara, and Surat, and others, witness thousands of people decked up in traditional attire, like Chaniya choli for women and kurta pyjama for men, to dance in rhythmic circles all through the night of each day of Navrati.

The charm of Navratri in Gujarat lies in the way it unites all. Women dance in brightly coloured chaniya cholis adorned with mirrors and embroidery, and men flaunt kediyu and turbans. The circle dances, with conventional folk songs and devotional beats, are a perfect blend of spirituality, energy, and inclusiveness. Apart from the dance, people also fast, pray, and engage in temple ceremonies to celebrate one of the biggest festivals of the year.

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One Fun Fact About Navratri

Did you know Gujarat celebrates Navratri as the world’s longest dance festival? As people regard, for nine consecutive nights, people across the state turn up in massive numbers to participate in Garba nights and Dandiya Raas, making it one of the largest dance festivals in India. The festival has even gained international fame, with Garba performed worldwide during Navratri as a representation of Gujarat’s cultural heritage.

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Over time, Gujarat's Navratri has evolved from a religious festival to a cultural identity and an international attraction. All thanks to grand dance floors, stunning decorations, vibrant outfits and utmost energy, all this has made Gujarat's Navratri celebration an epitome of joy, faith, and the victory of good over evil.