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Gujarat’s cultural richness and vivacity show itself in all the festivals celebrated all across the state. Navratri is one such festival that aptly galvanizes the natives of Gujarat into a state of euphoria and celebration. The festival continues for ‘Nine nights’ and features a free flow of devotion and ecstasy when millions of uniquely dressed devotees gather to pay their tribute to Mata Ambe; a manifestation of Goddess Adya Shakti and participate in the twirling & swirling dance moves of the famed Ras Garba/Dandiya Raas. Navaratri Festivals are celebrated everywhere in our country but the panache with which it is celebrated in Gujarat is simply matchless.
Navratri Festivals in Gujarat is indeed a grandiose celebration and involves the invocation of Mata Shakti commonly referred to as Mata Rani. The festival is celebrated for nine nights during which the people of Gujarat follow several customs/rituals which may be listed as follows-
The history behind Navratri is closely associated with mythical tales. As per myths, Demon Mahisasur had received a boon from Agni devta that no weapon will be able to destroy him ever and that had actually made the demon immortal. He became too proud and powerful and started terrorizing everyone in heaven and earth. The panicked devtas and deities then went to lord Shiva with an appeal to rescue them from the prowess of Mahisasur. Lord Shiva in association with Lord Brahma and lord Vishnu created the female Shakti, Ma Adhya Shakti who then fought with Mahisasur for 9 continuous nights and days. On day ten she triumphed over the demon by beheading him and in that way the evils associated with mahisasur came to an end.
Khodiyar Mandir; Bhavnagar, Chamunda Mata mandir; Chatila, Ashapura Mata-no-Madh; Kutch are some of the most notable Gujarat temples where the most exotic manifestations of the Navratri festival can be seen.