The annual Hindu festival is observed in honour of the goddess Durga, an aspect of Adi Parashakti, the supreme goddess. It spans over nine nights, first in the month of Chaitra, and again in the month of Ashvin.
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1. Gujarat Hindu Society Temple in Preston celebrating Navaratri
Worshippers at the Gujarat Hindu Society Temple in Preston celebrating Navaratri, an annual festival observed in honour of the goddess Durga that lasts nine nights Photo: Neil Cross
2. Gujarat Hindu Society Temple in Preston celebrating Navaratri
A sea of colour Photo: Neil Cross
3. Gujarat Hindu Society Temple in Preston celebrating Navaratri
The annual festival observed in honour of the goddess Durga lasts nine nights Photo: Neil Cross
4. Gujarat Hindu Society Temple in Preston celebrating Navaratri
Worshippers at the Gujarat Hindu Society Temple in Preston celebrating Navaratri Photo: Neil Cross