Festival of Nine Nights
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Thursday marked the beginning of the nine-night Navratri celebration at the Valley Hindu Temple in Northridge. The festival, honoring the goddess Durga, is the longest in the Hindu faith. Below, Ishan Mankad, 8, left, dances with his aunt, Sonal Mehja, at the temple. At left, Richa Gandhi, 3, in front, and Nina Patel, 5, take part in the dance.
The public is invited to observe the events. For information, contact Bhavna Shodhan at (818) 704-0998.
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