Navratri is here, but 10pm deadline a spoiler

MUMBAI: Piety and exuberance marked the first of the nine-day festival on Tuesday. Devotees were doubly happy as the festival arrived on Tuesday—a day dedicated to the worship of Mother Goddess. Devotees began to arrive at Mahalaxmi and Mumbadevi temples, which opened at 5am for 'ghatsthapna' . Pandals across the Maharashtrian and Gujarati heartlands worshipped tall idols of Ma Ambe, wearing bright-coloured saris and well-crafted ornaments.

Priestess Smita Joshi said, "The deity's quiet smile belies the strength she possesses as the guiding force of the Universe . After all, the holy triumvirate of Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh are known to have invoked her in time of need."

At the Parel Kamgar Maidan mandap, advocate Ujjwal Nikam found it difficult to tear his gaze from the statuesque Devi, adorned with golden ornaments and carrying silver weapons. As 500 people gathered to chant the evening aarti, corporator Nana Ambole, who helms the pandal, could barely make himself heard.

"Since the last 62 years, we have been organizing competitions for women and children. The rituals too are spectacular. The 'sahastrakumkum archan' , where 1,000 women sit before small idols of Mother Goddess and chant her thousand names, is a highlight," he said.

The Arya Samaj does not believe in idol worship, instead emphasizes the spirit behind the worship of Shakti. Acharya Mithlesh of the holy order said, "The seasonal Navratras are a time to purify the mind and body by prayer and fasting. Goddess Amba is the fountainhead of woman power in the Universe, so apart from feeding little girls, as is the ritual, this is a time to rededicate ourselves to uplifting women status ."

As the evening set in, thousands headed out to garba venues in Goregaon, Kandivli, Borivli , Ghatkopar and Mulund. Actor Juhi Chawla made an appearance at singer Falguni Pathak's venue at Goregaon Sports Club. Veteran of many dandiyas, singer Musa Paik landed in the city on Monday after one-day garba shows in Antwerp and Bangkok. Shortly before taking the stage at Borivli's Malpani ground, he said, "My team and I are singing Ma Ambe hymns now. As the festival progresses, we will include folk songs and widen the repertoire."

CA Archit Shah would like to attend the nearest garba at Kora Kendra during the weekend . "However, the 10pm deadline is a dampener. One pays thousands of rupees for the family and is allowed to dance barely for two-three hours," he said. "It would be better to go on 'ashtami' (October 22) and 'navami' (October 23), when we can play till midnight."

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