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Navratri
The ten-day Druga Puja celebrations ended with the immersion of the idols of Goddess Durga. The frenzied immersion of the idols, complete with elaborate processions, dance, beating of drums and lusty cheers by youngsters, saw many parts of the country making most of the carnival. Images
Dussehra Vishesh
Catch the spirit of Navratri in Hindi | Kannada | Tamil | Telugu | Malayalam
Celebrations in the metros
The festive mood catches Mumbai. Video

Chennai sways to Dandiya beats
Video

The innovative pandals of Kolkata
Durga Puja drew international attention this year after Harry Potter author J K Rowling sued organisers of a Kolkata pandal. Check out how Kolkata's famed pandals welcomed the goddess. Images | Watch Video
Virtue over vice
Dussehra and Ramlila celebrations in northern India follow 16th century poet Tulsidas's evocation of the legend in his Ram Charit Manas. Read
Maa Durga
Mahishasura's misdeeds landed him in trouble and he was killed by Goddess Durga
Navratri in South
Kolus and concerts make celebrations in the South unique. In pictures
 
Navratri special recipes
Rajgiri Puris | Farari Chiwda | Arbi-Yam Oondhiya | Peanut Curd Chutney | Walnut-Pineapple Shrikand | Rajgiri Parathas
| Kachhe Kele Ki Sabzi | More recipes
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