The train shuddered into the city just after eight, windows fogged, faces set to neutral. A woman near the door closed her eyes for a beat and whispered into her scarf, “I am steady.” Nothing grand.

Navratri, one of the most vibrant and spiritually uplifting Hindu festivals, will be celebrated in 2025 from September 22 to September 30. Dedicated to Goddess Durga and her nine divine forms, this ...