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How Is Navratri Different From Durga Puja? Key Differences Between These Two Coinciding Festivals
Though both Navratri and Durga Puja are celebrations of the divine feminine and the power of Goddess Durga, they differ significantly in their regional importance, rituals, and cultural expressions. Navratri emphasizes personal devotion and fasting, spread across nine days with a focus on the goddess in her various forms, while Durga Puja is a grand, communal celebration that highlights Maa Durga's role as a motherly figure returning to her people.
Though both Navratri and Durga Puja are celebrations of the divine feminine and the power of Goddess Durga, they differ significantly in their regional importance, rituals, and cultural expressions. Navratri emphasizes personal devotion and fasting, spread across nine days with a focus on the goddess in her various forms, while Durga Puja is a grand, communal celebration that highlights Maa Durga's role as a motherly figure returning to her people.
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