“Happy Navratri” from Oxford to Ottawa: The World Joins Bharat’s Nine Nights of Devotion

Navratri on foreign soil
Photo courtesy: Hindu Post

From the sunset‑lit Gothic towers of Oxford University to the bustling amphitheaters of Dubai and the temple courtyards of Sydney, Navratri and Durga Puja have rapidly evolved into truly global festivals between 2021 and 2026, with at least 14 major celebrations mapped across four continents in this period. These events, powered by a vibrant Bharatiya diaspora and joined by local communities, have turned what was once a largely South Asian observance into a powerful symbol of multiculturalism, soft power and shared civic identity.

Read more at: https://hindupost.in/dharma-religion/happy-navratri-from-oxford-to-ottawa-the-world-joins-bharats-nine-nights-of-devotion/

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  • 25 Mar 2026
  • WerIndia

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