Entertainment » OtherPosted at: Oct 1 2016 12:53PM 11 day-long 'Navratra' festival begins at Mahalaxmi (Ambabai) temple todayKolhapur, Oct 1 (UNI) An eleven-day long 'Navratra' began today with 'Ghatsthapana' (installation of God’s festival idol) at Karvir Nivasini Goddess Shree Mahalaxmi temple, also known as 'Ambabai'. in an enthusiastic festivity. During Navratri, people from villages and cities gather to perform 'puja' on small shrines representing different aspects of Goddess Durga, including Goddess Lakshmi and Goddess Saraswati. Chanting of mantras and renditions of bhajans and folk songs usually accompany the puja rituals for nine consecutive days of Navratri. Temple priest (Pujari) 'Shree Pujak' Manoj Munishwar performed a 'Abhishek' on idol of Goddess Ambabai followed by district collector Dr Amit Saini, who is also the president of western Maharashtra DevsthanPlease log in to get detailed story.Tags: #11 day-long 'Navratra' festival begins at Mahalaxmi (Ambabai) temple today