How is Navratri 2025 celebrated in Maharashtra with Ghatsthapana and Durga Aarti rituals?
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In Maharashtra, Navratri begins with Ghatsthapana, where a kalash filled with water, coconut, and mango leaves is installed on soil with barley seeds. Women observe fasts and gather for daily Durga Aarti and bhajans. Specially, Haldi-Kumkum ceremonies are held where married women exchange gifts and pray for prosperity. On Ashtami and Navami, Kanya Pujan is performed, and on Vijayadashami, people worship the Shami tree before starting new ventures.