festivals

Some festivals that are celebrated majorly in Jabalpur include:

• Narmada Jayanthi – This is believed to be the birth anniversary of goddess Narmada, the deity of Narmada River, who is dear to the people of Jabalpur. On this day, people worship river Narmada to bring peace and prosperity in their life, and the whole city is filled with saffron colour.
• Dussehra – This is a popular 10-day Hindu festival celebrated all across India – the 10th day is called Dussehra and the previous nine days are celebrated as Navaratri; the effigy of demon Raavana is burnt on the day to Dussehra (symbolizing the destruction of evil) In this region it is referred to as Dussehra of Kymore – Katni.