Navratri Mela Jodhpur

Navratri, is a major festival held in honour of the Goddess Durga . Navratri occurs over 9 days during the month of Ashvin, or Ashvina (in the Gregorian calendar, usually September–October). It  ends with the Dussehra (also called Vijayadashami) celebration on the 10th day. Navratri is an important nine nights hindu festival celebrated for Goddess Durga. Royal family of Marwar has always celebrated this festival with great zeal. His Highness Maharaja Gaj Singh ji Sahib and Her Highness Maharani Sahiba Hemlata Rajye ji performs rituals and worships Goddess at Chamunda Mata Temple situated at Mehrangarh Fort. Thousands of devotees throng to the temple over nine days to worship. On the ninth day, young girls are also worshipped and offered specially prepared food. Pandits are also presented token of appreciation for their religious rituals during the Navratri