Hi all, here in photos is what I experienced on the last day of the Navrati Festival. The energy was electrifying, full of joy, love, and letting go. Here in the Rishikesh area they celebrate the victory of good over evil... Mahanavami (9th Day) The last day of the festival starts with Kanya Puja. Nine young girls representing the nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshiped. Their feet are washed as a mark of respect for the Goddess and then they are offered new clothes as gifts by the worshiper. After the puja, a lot of celebrations take place in the form of dances. Along with the above mentioned ideologies, different parts of India celebrate Navratri differently. States from Eastern India celebrate Durga Puja during this period, Idol of Durga is worshipped and Victory of Good over Evil is celebrated. Gujrat and Maharashtra have Garba & Dandiya played through the nine nights. South India celebrates it as Durga Puja and wordships different women goddess.

Even the buffolo was part of the celebrations ha ha! love it.
Love and Hugs all
Shoshana