Navratri Festival
A vibrant and joyful capture of two women dressed in stunning traditional outfits at a Navratri celebration. The festive occasion is filled with colour, music, and movement, and their presence radiates energy and grace.
On the left, one woman shines in a bright pink blouse paired with a flowing blue lehenga skirt, decorated with delicate golden patterns and a sheer black dupatta. Her look is completed with ornate jewellery — golden earrings, a tikka headpiece, and bangles — giving her a regal and elegant aura.
On the right, another woman glows in a richly patterned navy-blue lehenga with a multicolour embroidered border, paired with a cropped blouse and dupatta draped in a modern style. Her silver choker necklace, bangles, and bold accessories complement her confident smile and graceful demeanour.
Together they embody the spirit of Navratri — celebration, community, and feminine energy — surrounded by other festival-goers in bright, traditional attire, all coming together in dance and joy.
Cultural Context Note:
This photo captures the celebration of Navratri, one of the most important Hindu festivals, which spans nine nights and honours the goddess Durga in her many forms. The women are performing or dressed for Garba and Dandiya Raas, traditional folk dances from the state of Gujarat, India. These dances are circular and rhythmic, symbolising the cycle of life and the cosmic energy of the divine feminine, also known as Shakti.
Navratri is celebrated across India and by Indian communities worldwide, with each region adding its own local customs and flavour. The colourful attire — lehenga choli with ornate embroidery, jewellery such as tikka headpieces, earrings, and bangles — reflects centuries of South Asian heritage and artistry. Together, music, dance, and fashion combine to create an atmosphere of devotion, joy, and cultural pride.
Navratri Festival
A vibrant and joyful capture of two women dressed in stunning traditional outfits at a Navratri celebration. The festive occasion is filled with colour, music, and movement, and their presence radiates energy and grace.
On the left, one woman shines in a bright pink blouse paired with a flowing blue lehenga skirt, decorated with delicate golden patterns and a sheer black dupatta. Her look is completed with ornate jewellery — golden earrings, a tikka headpiece, and bangles — giving her a regal and elegant aura.
On the right, another woman glows in a richly patterned navy-blue lehenga with a multicolour embroidered border, paired with a cropped blouse and dupatta draped in a modern style. Her silver choker necklace, bangles, and bold accessories complement her confident smile and graceful demeanour.
Together they embody the spirit of Navratri — celebration, community, and feminine energy — surrounded by other festival-goers in bright, traditional attire, all coming together in dance and joy.
Cultural Context Note:
This photo captures the celebration of Navratri, one of the most important Hindu festivals, which spans nine nights and honours the goddess Durga in her many forms. The women are performing or dressed for Garba and Dandiya Raas, traditional folk dances from the state of Gujarat, India. These dances are circular and rhythmic, symbolising the cycle of life and the cosmic energy of the divine feminine, also known as Shakti.
Navratri is celebrated across India and by Indian communities worldwide, with each region adding its own local customs and flavour. The colourful attire — lehenga choli with ornate embroidery, jewellery such as tikka headpieces, earrings, and bangles — reflects centuries of South Asian heritage and artistry. Together, music, dance, and fashion combine to create an atmosphere of devotion, joy, and cultural pride.