Navratri has already approached, and the smell of incense sticks and the sound of dhol have filled the air. The huge Hindu festival Navratri is marked by a plethora of religious activities, from worshipping the Nav Durga (the nine forms of Mata Durga) to offering special prasad or bhog while seeking blessing from Mata Amba.

Shardiya Navratri 2024 starts on October 2 and ends on October 12 with Dussehra. The festival involves worshipping nine forms of Goddess Durga over ni

The nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshipped on the nine days of Navratri whereas Durga Puja celebrates the victory of Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasur. Navratri begins with worshipping Shailputri – the first avatar of Goddess Durga whereas Durga Puja begins with Mahalaya, a day when the battle between Durga and Mahishasura began.

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Visakhapatnam: Visakhapatnam embraced the spirit of Navratri with devotees participating in pujas performed to Goddess Durga’s Balatripura Sundari form on the first day of the festivities.

The four-day-long Durga Puja will kick off on October 9 (Saptami) and culminate on October 12 with Maha Dashami (Dussehra).

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