Lucknow: Devotion blended with dance, music and community bonding as residential societies across the city celebrated Navratri and Durga Puja with religious rituals and cultural programmes. From ‘bhajans’ and ‘kirtans’ to energetic dandiya performances, residents across age groups came together to add colour and festive fervour to the celebrations.At Emaar Gomti Greens in Gomti Nagar Extension, the installation of Goddess Durga’s idol was accompanied by devotional and cultural activities.Men and women of the society participated in ‘bhajans’, ‘kirtans’ and other performances, while children, youngsters and senior citizens also joined the festivities.Residents said the celebrations were aimed at promoting community bonding and providing an opportunity for families to celebrate the festival together. RWA president Raj Kishor Rakesh also participated in the programmes along with residents.Meanwhile, the Cultural Committee of MI Retreat Centre in Arjunganj organised a ‘Dandiya Night’ to celebrate Navratri. Residents turned out for an evening of traditional music and dance celebrating the nine forms of Goddess Durga and the festival’s message of strength, courage and triumph of good over evil.The RWA thanked residents for their participation and support in organising the programme.
