9 Must Visit Cities For Navratri Celebrations

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Navratri, which means "nine nights," is an Indian festival celebrated with great enthusiasm and gusto all over India

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Vibrant decorations, cheerful fashion, lip-smacking food and doing garba are the typical characteristics of this festival

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Here is a list of nine Indian cities that you must visit to experience the joy of Navratri

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Ahmedabad: The city is known for its lavish Navratri celebrations, especially Garba and Dandiya. People dress in colourful traditional attire, and the streets come to life with music and dance

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Kolkata: The best time to visit Kolkata is during Durga Puja. The city is filled with extravagant Durga Puja pandals, brimming art works and cultural events

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Vadodara: This city in Gujarat holds the most endearing Navratri celebrations

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Surat: This city plays host to large-scale Garba celebrations, frequently with well-known artists and performers

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Mumbai: In Mumbai, Navratri and Garba are celebrated with a blend of regional and Gujarati culture

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Delhi: The capital city of India has a diverse population, and Navratri and Garba celebrations here reflect that. The city's various communities come together to celebrate with their unique styles and music

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Hyderabad: The Navratri celebrations in Hyderabad feature a mix of cultural influences, with people from various states coming together to dance to the rhythmic beats of garba

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Indore: The city holds a number of events that use music, dance, and artwork to highlight Madhya Pradesh's rich cultural legacy

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Jaipur: Navratri is enthusiastically observed in Jaipur, with a focus on the local folk dance traditions

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