The competition involves fasting, worshipping, and looking for blessings from the nine different avatars of Maa Durga. Temples were adorned with streamers and marigold flowers, and eating places and candy retailers noticed high demand for Navratri thalis. As part of the festival rituals, families planted grains of barley and observed fasting, consuming fruits, curd, milk, and dishes made of water chestnut flour and swang rice. Anti-Romeo squads had been activated to ensure the safety and security of ladies in the course of the festive season.
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