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Jaipur News: Jawahar Kala Kendra Jaipur and ICCR, Jaipur presented "Kathak Recital" musical evening at Rangayan theater of Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur. Kathk artist Moumala Nayak from New Delhi presented "Kathak Recital". This musical evening was dedicated to the world famous Sitar player late Pt. Ravishankar ji. Jaipur News: Kathak Recital by Moumala in Jaipur The Kathak Recital program started with Ardha Narishwar Stuti. Moumala commenced her recital with this devotional piece which depicts the beauty of the two forms of Shiva - the feminine grace of goddess Parvati and the masculine vigour of Mahadev nicely combined in one person, i.e. why he has been worshipped as the 'Ardha Narishwar'.

"Talking about festivals in Jaipur, Gangaur festival is the most celebrated festival here. Dedicated to the devotion of Goddess Gauri AKA Parvati, worshipped by womenfolk, it is the most colourful and important festival. It is the celebration of spring, harvest and marital fidelity."

Durga Puja is celebrated with joy all over India, especially West Bengal in worship of Goddess Durga. Singing, dancing, sweets & gaiety are an integral part of the Durga Pooja Festival. People send Durga Puja Gifts to dear ones and express good wishes.

The Akshardham Temple is built without steel and concrete. The temple contains more than 20,000 statues of priests and goddesses. Delhi , Yamuna , temple , carved pavilions tours

"History: Navratri happens to be the most auspicious and Pious festival of Hindus which lasts for continuous 9 nights and 10 days. The festival is believed to be celebrated in honour of Divine power Shakti conceptualised as Goddess - Durga Maa(Mother) whose worship dates back to prehistoric times before the dawn of the Vedic age."

The Pink City, Jaipur is the proud owner of some of the most beautiful temples in India and Birla Temple is the best example of it. Birla Temple is a famous architectural wonder of the Pink City. Also known as Laxmi Narayan Mandir, it is specially dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Laxmi and yet another attraction of Jaipur.

Durga Puja Festival is celebrated to commemorate the victory of Maa Durga over the demon king Mahishasur; symbolizing the triumph of good over evil. This year the festival starts on 4h October & ends on 8th October. Here is everything you need to know about this festival and Goddess Durga; the embodiment of shakti, courage, love and care…

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