Shardiya Navratri is a Hindu festival celebrated across India to worship the nine forms of the Adi shakti, the supreme Goddess or Goddess Durga.

Navratri is one of the most important festivals for the Hindu community. It is celebrated with great fervour and devotion across India, particularly in the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, and West Bengal.

Today marks the beginning of the Indian festival of Navratri, which culminates in Dussehra on day 10, which falls on October 12 this year.Celebrated by many Hindus across the country over nine nights,

Shardiya Navratri has started from today. Navratri is important in Hindu religion and today a huge crowd of devotees is seen in the temples. See pictures direct from Jhandewala Temple in Delhi. Watch

Navratri, the nine-day festival dedicated to Goddess Durga, is a vibrant and spiritually enriching celebration that unites communities in devotion and joy.