Navaratri is the festival of nine nights. It starts on the first day of the month of Ashwin and ends on the ninth day. It is said that Goddess Amba fought with the demon Mahishasur for nine days. She killed him on the tenth day. So the day of her victory is celebrated as Vijayadashami. People perform the garba and the dandiya raas. The place where the garba is held is decorated with colourful lights. The Garbi with the idol of Goddess Amba is kept in the centre. The garba or the raas is performed around it. Famous singers and musicians are invited along with their orchestra. People dance throughout the night. The programme ends with the singing of the Aarti. Navaratri, the nine-night-long festival, is celebrated by all communities. It is, no doubt, a popular festival.
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