AISA Navratri 2024

Navratri, meaning „nine nights,“ is a festival celebrated by various states in India. Culturally, it symbolizes the triumph of good over evil, as it commemorates Durga’s victory over the buffalo demon Mahishasura.

Celebrated with vibrant rituals, fasting, dancing (like Garba and Dandiya in Gujarat), and feasting, it also honors feminine power (Shakti) and spiritual renewal. Different regions in India have unique customs, reflecting the festival’s rich cultural diversity.