MP: Navratri begins with high festive spirit; row erupts over ban on entry of non-Hindus at Garba pandals

Bhopal, Sep 22 (IANS) The nine-day-long Navratri festival began with enthusiasm and idols of the goddess Durga being placed in every street and colonies, spreading an atmosphere of festive fervour among the Hindu community across Madhya Pradesh. Besides colourful ‘pandals’ having different themes and idols of the goddess Durga in different forms, Garba dances (folk […]