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Religion
Navaratri celebrations kick off with vibrant rituals at Basar Temple, Telangana
✍️ Telangana Today
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 05:46 AM
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The Navaratri festival opened with colorful ceremonies at the historic Basar Temple in Telangana.
The Navaratri festivities commenced today at the Basar Temple in the town of Basar, Telangana, marking the start of the nine‑day Hindu celebration.
Devotees gathered as the temple premises were adorned with elaborate rangoli designs, illuminated lanterns and floral garlands, creating a vivid tableau of traditional décor.
Priests performed the inaugural puja, offering prayers to the goddess Durga while chanting mantras, and cultural programs featuring classical music and dance were scheduled throughout the week.
Organisers indicated that the celebrations will continue through the nine days of Navaratri, culminating in the Dussehra finale, drawing worshippers from surrounding villages and towns.
Devotees gathered as the temple premises were adorned with elaborate rangoli designs, illuminated lanterns and floral garlands, creating a vivid tableau of traditional décor.
Priests performed the inaugural puja, offering prayers to the goddess Durga while chanting mantras, and cultural programs featuring classical music and dance were scheduled throughout the week.
Organisers indicated that the celebrations will continue through the nine days of Navaratri, culminating in the Dussehra finale, drawing worshippers from surrounding villages and towns.