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Navratri celebrations in India showcase diverse cultural and social trends
Navratri celebrations in India are showcasing diverse cultural, social, and lifestyle trends. In Rajkot, Gujarat, the Ahir Samaj organized a Garba festival where more than 15,000 women participated wearing approximately 900 kg of gold jewelry, with an estimated value exceeding 1,300 crore rupees.
In Jhabua, the Navratri festivities have taken a social awareness turn. Over 300 girls from the Ranu Group used Garba performances at the Shri Vaneshwar Hanuman Temple to promote the consumption of millets, known as Shri Anna. This initiative is part of the Miracle Millet project by the Development Support Center, supported by the World Health Organization, aimed at conserving traditional grains and improving nutrition.
Meanwhile, in Ahmedabad, new aesthetic trends have emerged alongside the festivities. Medical professionals report an increase in demand for IV drip hydration and skin booster treatments as participants seek to maintain energy levels and skin appearance during the nine-day celebration.
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Ahir Samaj · Ahmedabad · Development Support Center · Rajkot · World Health Organization
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] IV drip and skin booster treatments have emerged as new trends in Ahmedabad during the Navratri festival. thecsrjournal.in
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The estimated value of the gold jewelry worn was over 1,300 crore rupees. www.aajtak.in
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Over 15,000 women from the Ahir community participated in a traditional Raas-Garba event in Rajkot. www.aajtak.in
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Over 300 girls from the Ranu Group used Garba performances to promote the consumption of millets (Shri Anna). navabharat.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The millet awareness campaign is part of the Miracle Millet project by the Development Support Center, supported by the WHO. navabharat.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The women wore approximately 900 kg of gold jewelry during the festival. www.aajtak.in