Nav’ means ‘nine’ and ‘ratri’ means ‘night’. These nights are devoted to the worship of Goddess Durga.
Dandiya and Garba are the featured dances of Navratri evenings.The women wear traditional dresses such as colorful embroidered choli, ghagra and bandhani dupattas dazzling with mirror work and heavy jewellery. The dancers whirl and move their feet and arms in a choreographed manner to the tune of the music with lots of drum beats. Dandiya dance is performed holding sticks in hand and these sticks are used in a rhythmic manner.
There is also a custom of observing fast during Nine days. Non-vegetarian food is totally avoided. Some people confine to milk and fruits during the nine days.
There is also a custom of observing fast during Nine days. Non-vegetarian food is totally avoided. Some people confine to milk and fruits during the nine days.
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