We have a very brief autumn here in India. And, in Mumbai it is like second summer, as this is a 'Shore' city.
Autumn marks the arrival of festivals. Navratri (9 nights) dedicated to the worship of deity Shakti/Devi is celebrated in the month of October. The 10th day is the day of the triumph of good over the evil - called Dussehra or Vijaya Dashami (Vijaya meaning victory and Dashmi is the 10th day of the new moon/full moon.)
As India is a vast country, each state has its own customs and rituals of celebrating this festival. Down south, Navrathri is celebrated by the display of various idols of deities. Some of these idols are passed on through generations. Elaborate decorations are made to display these idols.
For me, this festival holds fond memories from childhood. We kids from our street would group together and visit each and every house on the street to see the decorated idols. Each day would get us a new treat.
Jenny wants us to write about the joys of Autumn on BlogFEST2012.
Autumn marks the arrival of festivals. Navratri (9 nights) dedicated to the worship of deity Shakti/Devi is celebrated in the month of October. The 10th day is the day of the triumph of good over the evil - called Dussehra or Vijaya Dashami (Vijaya meaning victory and Dashmi is the 10th day of the new moon/full moon.)
As India is a vast country, each state has its own customs and rituals of celebrating this festival. Down south, Navrathri is celebrated by the display of various idols of deities. Some of these idols are passed on through generations. Elaborate decorations are made to display these idols.
For me, this festival holds fond memories from childhood. We kids from our street would group together and visit each and every house on the street to see the decorated idols. Each day would get us a new treat.
Jenny wants us to write about the joys of Autumn on BlogFEST2012.
Love festivals and the joy and festivities they bring along!! Nice post janu !
ReplyDeleteFestivals are so filled with joy and are a wonderful way to bring communities together. ♥
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It is amazing how the same festival is celebrated in different ways in our country! Fascinating.
ReplyDeleteVisiting homes and getting treats sounds just like our Halloween (All Hallows Eve) here in the States where the kids go from house to house for candy. Such interesting traditions in India! Love learning about them.
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
It is interesting that religions are built on such simple things -- child memories. As adults we layer them with unnecessary seriousness.
ReplyDeleteThanx for the snapshot.
I learned something today--so thank you for sharing this :)
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