Navratri season in Maharashtra
Ghatasthapana, household worship, the nine-color custom in many communities, and regional women’s gatherings such as Bhondla/Hadga can all appear during the season. Family practice differs by community.
What visitors should understand
- This is a regional tradition, not a template for all Navratri celebrations.
- Local terminology, deity focus and ritual sequence matter.
- Public celebrations can be civic, artistic and social as well as devotional.
- Event schedules change annually; check official local sources for this year's dates and routes.