Navratri
The Navaratri festival begins as the Ghat, the holy emblem, is established in big and small temples such as the Mahalakshmi temple in Kelshi, the Bhagwati temple in Ratnagiri city, Mahakali temple in Adivare, Sharadadevi temple in Tumbarav and the Durgadevi temple in Guhagar. The temples are decorated beautifully and lamps are lighted everywhere. The traditional Bhajan, Kirtan, Gondhal along with the traditional Jakhadi dance are performed during Navaratri. Navaratri is a unique festival which brings together the entire society and displays the art, tradition, and the rich culture of Konkan.
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About Navratri
Ghatasthapana or Kalashsthapana Puja is performed during this festival. A special earthern pot or round bamboo basket (topli) filled with wet soil is used for sowing multi-grains (nine types of grains). In middle of the pot, silver/copper Kalash along with coconut surrounded by five mango/betel leaves is placed. This is known as Ghatasthapana. It involves invoking Goddess Durga (Shakti) in Kalash. The ladies worship the Ghat for nine days with religious fast. Cultural activities like bhajans & kirtans are performed in temples non-stop during these nine days of celebration. A Yagna/Hom/Havan is performed on the eighth day in the name of Goddess Durga. On ninth/tenth day, the Ghat is immersed in near by river/lake/pond after taking off some sprouted leaves of the grains as blessing from the Goddess Durga.
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