Navaratri

Navaratri

A visit to Tourism of Gujarat, takes the interested tourist on a journey across the length and breadth of Gujarat, situated in India, where the festival which scores over all others in Gujarat, situated in India, is the colorful and ebullient festival of Navaratri, which lasts for nine days and nine nights. It is a sacred and fascinating celebration of the triumph of good over the evil forces of the Universe with the destroyer-Demon Ravana breathing his last at the hands of the forces of good, which are pioneered by Lord Rama and lead by him to the detriment of the Rakshasas. The festival of lights, that, is Deepavali, is also a related festival signifying the same euphoric triumph with the forces of Good being garlanded by lady victory.

Navaratri, being celebrated in Gujarat, India, also involves as its modern avatar, Dandia Ras, which is a rumbustious explosion of color and gaiety with colorful attires and sparkling dresses being worn by both males and females, forming the order of the day. Navaratri, being celebrated in Gujarat, India, has of now become so popular that it has found its practioners and acolytes in the states of Gujarat, the state of origin, Maharashtra, where the large stadiums and maidans host dandia ras and other Navaratri celebrations. Rajasthan, Delhi and other situations in the Indian Tourism industry too, have emerged as the receptacles of Dandia Ras and other attendant Navaratri celebrations in India. The festival no longer remains confined to the boundaries of the stately and colorful state of Gujarat, situated in India.