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Navratri 2011 to be celebrated from Sept. 28, SMS, Songs and Greetings

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Navratri 2011

Hindu festival Navaratri will be celebrated by Hindus in India and across the world on September 28, 2011. The festival ends on October 5, 2011 with Vijayadashami being celebrated on October 6, 2011.

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Navaratri represents the celebration of Goddess Durga, the manifestation of Deity in form of Shakti.

The festival is celebrated for nine nights once every year during the beginning of October, although as the dates of the festival. Click here to see Navaratri SMS

Navaratri is celebrated in different ways throughout India. In North India, all three Navratris are celebrated with much fervor by fasting on all nine days and worshipping the Goddess Durga in her different forms. Click here for Navaratri Songs.

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In Western India, particularly in the state of Gujarat, Navratri is celebrated with the famous Garba and Dandiya-Raas dance.

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