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It Happens:Navratri begins with religious fervor in India

New Delhi/J&K,Sept 26 (ANI): Devotees across India thronged the temples on the first day of Navratri when Hindus worship mother goddess Durga in all her manifestations. Navratri, derived from the ancient Sanskrit words 'nine nights', falls this year from September 25 to October 03. People stood in queues early morning on Thursday as they visited temples to seek the blessings of mother goddess Durga. Devotees celebrate the festival with religious fervour as they pray before the idol of the goddess, sing religious songs and perform aarti while observing fast. During one of the biggest Hindu festival celebrated across India in different forms and names, temples are beautifully decorated with flowers, leaves, petals, lights and the priests ornate idols of goddess Durga with new clothes and jewellery. Meanwhile, a priest at a temple in New Delhi said on the first day of the festival the goddess Durga is worshipped in the form of Shailputri or daughter of king of mountains. It is believed that during Navratri, the goddess Durga descends on earth to rid it of demons and bless her devotees with happiness and prosperity. A devotee in Jammu Rajini Sharma, said that she prays for good health and strength from the goddess. Another pilgrim in Bhopal, Manoj Kumar, said they Sep 26, 2014
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'Aagadu' slows down

Mahesh babu starrer aagadu released this Friday at the box office. The film opened with a bang at the box office and collected some great money on the opening day but the collections slowed down after that. Sep 24, 2014
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Jackie chan to launch I telugu movie audio

The Tamil audio of Shankar’s I film was released recently launched by Hollywood actor Arnold Schwarzenegger and superstar Rajinikanth, the makers are now planning to launch the audio of the Telugu version on October 2 in Hyderabad and the makers are trying to invite Jackie Chan as the chief guest. Meanwhile the telugu dubbing rights have been bought by Mega Super Good Films for 30 crores. Vikram and Amy Jackson have played the lead roles while AR Rahman has scored the music and PC Sreeram is the cinematographer. Aascar Ravichandran producing the movie. Sep 23, 2014
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'Aagadu' collection so far

Mahesh babu starrer Aagadu hit the screens this friday, 19 September. THe movie has minted record collections on the first day at the Tollywood box office. Sep 22, 2014
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Classical dance festival entices audiences in eastern India

Bhubaneswar, Sept.19 (ANI): The latest edition of classical Odissi dance Ashtapadi festival kicked off in India's eastern Bhubaneswar city, pays an ode to Sanskrit poet Jayadev from the 12th century. The Ashtapadi festival was inaugurated by Odisha Chief Minister, Naveen Patnaik. The fourth edition of the festival includes some of the best known names in Odissi genre. Prior to the dance festival, a book 'Sampoorna Geeta Govinda', authored by noted scholar of Odisha's cultural heritage and musician Dr Subas Pani was released by the Chief Minister. The performing arts festival features Odisha's classical dance Odissi dance performances and vocal recitals of all twenty four songs of Jayadeva's Geetagovinda. Dr.Subas was hopeful that the colourful festival will provide a complete aesthetic experience to the audiences. The festival has been mounted by Sri Geeta Govinda Pratishtana of Puducherry, which has been making its presence felt across the country over the last few years with elaborate dance events dedicated to the 12th century epic of Jayadeva. Sep 19, 2014
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