Large effigies of Ravana, his brother Kumbhakarna, and his son Meghnada were set ablaze in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur on Wednesday night as part of the ‘Punjabi Dussehra’ celebration, marking the beginning of festive events across the country. Pics/PTI
01 October,2025 10:55 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed
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As Mumbai immerses itself in the Navratri 2025 festivities, mid-day.com takes you to Byculla’s revered goddess, also known as “Dagdi Chali Chi Aai Mauli”. The idol, one of the city’s most famous, is brought by gangster-turned-politician Arun Gawli and his wife, Asha. This year’s Devi is a magnificent six-foot-tall standing representation of the four-armed goddess, crafted with incredible skill and adorned with ornate, traditional jewellery. (PICS/ ANUSHREE GAIKWAD)
29 September,2025 08:24 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad
Devotees across India welcomed the nine-day Navratri festival with devotion and festive spirit on September 22. From temples glowing with diyas and vibrant decorations to bustling markets and school rituals, the celebrations reflected faith and culture. (Pics/PTI)
22 September,2025 11:03 AM IST | Tarun Verma
With just a day to go before the start of Navratri 2025, the festive spirit has already taken over Mumbai. Pics/Shadab Khan and Ashish Raje
21 September,2025 08:35 PM IST | Asif Ali SayedADVERTISEMENT
