Hindu Tradition Celebrates Good Triumphing Over Evil

September 22, 2009

Author: Staff Writer

Source: Niles Herald-Spectator

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Area Hindus began celebrating the annual Navaratri festival two weekends ago with prayer and dancing at Golf-Maine Park District's Feldman Recreation Center in Niles.

The first of several garba nights -- featuring traditional dance and worship -- was Sept. 12 in anticipation of Navaratri, which began Saturday. The nine-night festival concludes Monday with Dussera, celebrating Lord Rama's victory over the demon Ravana.