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IN PHOTOS: Mumbai in festive mode as devotees welcome Goddess Durga idols ahead of Navratri 2025

Updated On: 21 September, 2025 08:35 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

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

Devotees on Sunday warmly welcomed idols of Goddess Durga in various parts of the city. Pics/Shadab Khan and Ashish Raje

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Devotees on Sunday warmly welcomed idols of Goddess Durga in various parts of the city. Pics/Shadab Khan and Ashish Raje
On Sunday, processions were seen in parts of Mumbai, with people transporting beautifully crafted Durga idols

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On Sunday, processions were seen in parts of Mumbai, with people transporting beautifully crafted Durga idols

The air was filled with devotional songs, drums, and cheers of “Durga Maa ki Jai”

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The air was filled with devotional songs, drums, and cheers of “Durga Maa ki Jai”

This year, Navratri begins on Monday, September 22, and the festival continues for nine days

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This year, Navratri begins on Monday, September 22, and the festival continues for nine days

The festival is celebrated with music, dance, prayers, and colourful traditional clothes

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The festival is celebrated with music, dance, prayers, and colourful traditional clothes

Local authorities have made arrangements to manage crowds and traffic, especially in areas known for big pandals

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Local authorities have made arrangements to manage crowds and traffic, especially in areas known for big pandals

Devotees attend the traditional Garba and Dandiya events in parts of the city

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Devotees attend the traditional Garba and Dandiya events in parts of the city

Many housing societies and clubs on Sunday completed the preparations for events during the 9-day festival

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Many housing societies and clubs on Sunday completed the preparations for events during the 9-day festival

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