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Today marks the first day of Navratri in Goa. There are various traditions and practices that are followed by the people in Goa. Here is what happens on the first day of the festival.
People perform the Ghatasthapana or Kalash Sthapana. During which 9 types of seeds are planted. And, the Kalash is placed...
Then, the Punyavachan ritual is performed. During the nine days of Navratri, one can find makra utsav, kirtan and bhajan being performed across various temples in the state.
Many also observe a fast during the festival of Navratri. This is done in order to seek the blessings of Goddess Durga.
You can find homes decorated during the nine-day-long Navratri celebration in Goa.
Shri Shantadurga Temple in Advalpal, Goa, is also one such temple that hosts various Navratri festivities.
Each day of the festival is associated with a colour. And, the colour for day one of the festival is white. Goddess Shailputri, a form of Goddess Durga, is worshipped on this day.