Regional Names of Durga

MAHARASHTRA
In ancient times kings used the feast of Dasara to cross the frontier and fight against their neighboring kingdoms. This border crossing is known as “Simollanghan”. Thus Dasara also marks the beginning of the war season.

GUJARAT, PUNJAB & MAHARASHTA.
Navratri is a festival of worship, dance and music celebrated over a period of nine nights. Devotees perform the devisthaapna in their homes wherein they invite the Goddess and perform ‘pooja-path’ for nine days. Gujaratis perform their traditional dances ‘Garba’ & Dandiya-Raas’ during Navratri.