Navratri vs Durga Puja: Two festivals, one Goddess – What’s the difference?
Navratri and Durga Puja, two prominent Indian festivals celebrated globally, share the worship of Goddess Durga but differ significantly in their celebrations. Navratri, a nine-day festival, emphasizes fasting, spiritual devotion, and energetic Garba and Dandiya Raas dances. Durga Puja, a five-day carnival, showcases artistic pandals, cultural performances, and community feasts, particularly among Bengali communities.
Navratri and Durga Puja, two prominent Indian festivals celebrated globally, share the worship of Goddess Durga but differ significantly in their celebrations. Navratri, a nine-day festival, emphasizes fasting, spiritual devotion, and energetic Garba and Dandiya Raas dances. Durga Puja, a five-day carnival, showcases artistic pandals, cultural performances, and community feasts, particularly among Bengali communities.
