A Hindu festival is being celebrated with various events in Leicester . Navratri is an annual Hindu festival which is marked by traditional dancing and live music taking place in the city.

Navratri, which means "nine nights" in Sanskrit, is a Hindu festival dedicated to the worship of the goddess Durga and her nine forms. It typically involves fasting, prayers, and traditional dance, especially Garba and Dandiya Raas.

Activities taking place started taking place in Cossington Recreation Ground, off Belgrave Road, include "cultural performances", which showcase traditional music, dance, and art forms that highlight the Hindu heritage, Visit Leicester said.

Taking place at the park are also dance workshops and cooking classes , as well as art sessions. Religious celebrations have

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