Category: festival
Mikoshi Splashes into Sea in Wakayama Festival
Katsuura Hachiman Shrine in Nachikatsuura, Wakayama Prefecture, held its annual festival on September 21st, drawing tourists with the spectacular “Underwater Purification” ritual in which carriers of the mikoshi, or portable shrine, leapt into the sea from the fishing port pier.
Navratri vs Durga Puja: Two festivals, one Goddess – What’s the difference?
Navratri and Durga Puja, two prominent Indian festivals celebrated globally, share the worship of Goddess Durga but differ significantly in their celebrations. Navratri, a nine-day festival, emphasizes fasting, spiritual devotion, and energetic Garba and Dandiya Raas dances. Durga Puja, a five-day carnival, showcases artistic pandals, cultural performances, and community feasts, particularly among Bengali communities.
Navratri 2025: Mumbai’s Biggest Indoor Garba Nights Begin Today; Check Venues, Prices
The Free Press Journal brings a list of various Navratri celebrations that the you can visit during these nine days.