Katra (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], October 7 (ANI): The Navratri festival has been organised with various cultural programmes by the local administration in the Katra district of Jammu after two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 7 (ANI): As Navratri festivities started on Thursday, several Bollywood celebrities including Amitabh Bachchan, Shilpa Shetty and more, have taken to social media to express their spirit of devotion and extend greetings.
New Delhi [India], October 7 (ANI): As the festival of Navratri began across the country today, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and several other political leaders greeted people on the auspicious occasion.
New Delhi [India], October 7 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday wished people on the first day of the nine-day festival of Navratri and hoped that the festival would bring happiness, prosperity and good health in everyone's lives.
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 7 (ANI): As the nine-day long festival of Navratri began on Thursday, devotees from across Uttar Pradesh thronged temples to offer prayers to Goddess Durga and her nine forms.
New Delhi [India], October 7 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday wished people on the first day of the Navratri and hoped that the festival will bring strength, good health, and prosperity in everyone's lives.
Katra (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], October 7 (ANI): Mata Vaishno Devi Temple in Katra illuminated on the eve of Navratri, reported Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board on Wednesday.
Jajpur (Odisha) [India], October 7 (ANI): Ahead of Navratri, the nine-day Rath Yatra at Biraja Temple in Jajpur, Odisha started on Wednesday following COVID-19 protocols.
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], October 6 (ANI): Ahead of the Navratri festival, the government of West Bengal has issued guidelines for the Durga Puja celebrations in the state.
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 6 (ANI): In a guideline issued by Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) for Durga Puja in Navratri, the municipal body has said the idol size shall not exceed four feet and there shall not be more than 50 people at a time during prayers.
New Delhi [India], October 6 (ANI): Preparations at temples in Delhi is in full swing ahead of the Navratri festival as the Delhi government permitted the reopening of religious places for devotees from October 1 until October 15 with strict compliance to COVID-19 guidelines.