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IN PHOTOS: Navratri preparations begin in Mumbai with arrival of Durga idols
Updated On: 18 September, 2025 03:56 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed
As Mumbai gears up for the upcoming Navratri festival, parts of city on Sunday witnessed the traditional arrival of Goddess Durga idols. Pics/Atul Kamble and Ashish Raje
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As Mumbai gears up for the upcoming Navratri festival, parts of city on Sunday witnessed the traditional arrival of Goddess Durga idols. Pics/Atul Kamble and Ashish Raje
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The city is now beginning to shimmer with colours, lights, and faith, as Mumbaikars prepare for nine days of prayer, dance (Garba & Dandiya), and devotion
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In the days leading up to Navratri, it is a heartfelt tradition for the devotees in Mumbai
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On Sunday evening, the Chembur chi Rani Devi idol was seen passing from the Five Gardens area, adding to the festive spirit
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The welcoming ceremony of Goddess Durga idols is often done with great devotion and excitement, involving processions, music, and large gatherings of devotees
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The Mumbai chi Mauli Navtarun Mitra Mandal from Pratiksha Nagar in Matunga was seen being transportng the beautifully crafted Goddess Durga idol to their community pandal
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