Durga aarti is performed in many homes and temples, especially during Navratri. Devotees prepare a clean place, offer flowers and wave a safely held lamp in honor of the goddess. Family customs vary; thoughtful
Durga aarti is performed in many homes and temples, especially during Navratri. Devotees prepare a clean place, offer flowers and wave a safely held lamp in honor of the goddess. Family customs vary; thoughtful prayer and community service can accompany the ritual.
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