Ch. Sambhajinagar, Sept. 21 -- All eight districts of Maharashtra's Marathwada region are witnessing intensive preparations for the upcoming Sharadiya Navratri festival, with September 20-21 serving as crucial setup days before the ten-day grand celebration commences on September 22.
This year's Sharadiya Navratri will begin on September 22, with Ghatasthapana ceremonies and conclude on October 2 with Vijayadashami celebrations, spanning ten days instead of the usual nine-day observance.
The Maharashtra government has accorded significant recognition to the festivities by declaring the Shri Tuljabhavani Devi Sharadiya Navratri Mahotsav as a premier state festival.
According to Tourism Minister Shambhuraj Desai, this historic decision wil...