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Ready to feast on the Navratri menus?

From traditional, authentic favourites to healthy options, take a look at a few of the offerings in restaurants across the region.

published on : 23rd March 2023
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When the manliest of gods became a mother

The people told their king, Mahendravarman the First, who built a temple to Shiva as Thayumanavar in Trichy.

published on : 20th March 2023
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Auto sales up 57 per cent this Navaratri, housing sales rise

FADA President Manish Raj Singhania said. Housing market, which is hit by multiple interest rate hikes, had a positive beginning to this festive season.  

published on : 11th October 2022
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Gorkha Wahini of J'khand Armed Police observing Navratri tradition for over 100 years

For nearly a century and a half, the Gorkha Wahini of Jharkhand Armed Police-I, has been observing Navratri religiously, but without worshipping goddess Durga’s idol.

published on : 5th October 2022
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Several injured as clashes break out on Navratri in 2 Gujarat districts

“Six people were injured. We have deployed police force in the village and efforts are on to arrest the accused,” he said, adding a home guard deployed at the spot was among those injured.

published on : 5th October 2022
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Andhra’s doll festival ‘Bommala Koluvu’ regaining lost glory   

The Koluvu is an arrangement of idols and dolls in the form of step-like horizontal arrays. The number of steps often vary from 1 step to as many as 15 or more.

published on : 5th October 2022
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Ending with a bang: People celebrated ninth day of Navratri Utsav at Classic Gardens, Secunderabad

The many beautiful colours that one’s eye can probably behold were seen dancing around on the last day of Navratri.

published on : 5th October 2022
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Celebrating the power of femininity

She wowed fans across genders and states with her role as Anupamaa, actor Rupali Ganguly, who was in town, speaks to CE amid Navratri festivities

published on : 4th October 2022
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Garba and dandiya shows add colours to Durga Puja festivities in Rourkela

A small yet closely-knit Gujarati community of the Steel City is keeping the tradition alive by organising ‘garba’ and ‘dandiya’ shows during Navratri.

published on : 3rd October 2022
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Navaratri special: From butterfly pea flower rice to rose jalebi, here are some must-try recipes

Through the nine nights of revering Goddess Durga and her triumph over evil, Navaratri celebrates the idea of spreading victory and love around us.

published on : 27th September 2022
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Tickets for Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt's 'Brahmastra' capped at Rs 100 for Navratri

Director Ayan Mukerji said the tickets will be available at Rs 100 from September 26 to September 29.

published on : 26th September 2022
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PM Modi, Priyanka to join Garba in Gujarat

During Navratri, Gujaratis begin each day by worshipping Goddess Shakti. One of the primary attractions of Gujarat’s Navratri celebrations is the traditional dance known as 'Garba'.

published on : 26th September 2022
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Fast to feast

As we enter the festive season, here are places that are offering authentic Navratri cuisine

published on : 26th September 2022
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Tasty side of Navratri

The city is buzzing as Navratri approaches. CE gives you a sneak peek into restaurants ramping up their festive game with special thalis

published on : 24th September 2022
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Gaga over garba: Delhiites plan to take Navratri celebrations a notch higher

After a hiatus of two years, the Gujarati community in the city is all geared up to celebrate Navratri with raas-garba

published on : 23rd September 2022
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Navratri extravaganza begins

The organisers recently planned a grand pass launch event at the venue by Tollywood actress Chandni Bhagwanani.

published on : 20th September 2022
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‘Quash cases on Navratri organisers’: BJP MP Gopal Shetty

Gopal Shetty also appealed to the Shinde-Fadnavis led Maharashtra government to allow four days for Navratri festival in the current year till midnight.

published on : 29th August 2022
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Festivals of Introspection  

Our sages have made so many fasts and festivals so that humans can learn to rest a little.

published on : 10th April 2022
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‘Closure’ notice to fish shops raises eyebrows

The notices have been given time to time, which is the reason that the number of shops has been reduced from 64 in the past to just 24 now,” said Suryan. 

published on : 8th April 2022
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Meat shops in Delhi remain open during Navratri as owners await official order

No official order has been issued so far despite the south and east Delhi mayors on Tuesday asking meat shops in their jurisdictions to remain shut during Navratri.

published on : 6th April 2022
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