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Navratri religious celebrations in Maharashtra

Overview

Religious festivities dedicated to the goddess Tulja Bhavani and other deities are being observed across Maharashtra during the Navratri festival.

In early October, celebrations included a 10-day festival at the Sant Shri Gajanan Maharaj Temple in Trimurti Nagar, featuring daily aarti, devotional music, and ceremonies such as Homahavan. In Vadyzire, a traditional palanquin procession was held as part of a 50-day walking pilgrimage from Ghodegaon to Tuljapur.

By mid-October, large crowds of devotees were reported at various sites. The Kurlai Devi temple in Safale saw a significant influx of worshippers from several surrounding regions, with festivities including Garba dance and cultural programs. Additionally, pilgrims, including many women, trekked to the Kalasubai peak to participate in Navratri observances.

Entities

Maharashtra · Kalasubai · Kurlai Devi

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Maharashtra devotees flock to temples and peaks for Navratri

    Devotees in Maharashtra are celebrating Navratri with large pilgrimages to the Kurlai Devi temple in Safale and the Kalasubai peak, the state's highest point.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Tulja Bhavani religious celebrations held across Maharashtra

    Religious celebrations for Goddess Tulja Bhavani are being held across Maharashtra, featuring traditional processions, bhajan performances, and ritual ceremonies during the Navratri festival.

Sources

esakal.com · pudhari.news · thelivenagpur.com