Navratri 2010 - Practise for perfection

The beginning of October heralds one of the most famous festivals of India - Navratri. The nine-day festival is doubly unique since it has a huge number of legends attached to it and is celebrated in widely diverse styles across the nation.

Each region has something different to offer and one of the most famous symbols of Navratri is the 'Dandiya' dance from Gujarat.

A delicate and complicated act, it requires much practise. Here is a look at their efforts to get it just right on the eve of Navratri.

Text: Sify Newsdesk

Images: PTI / AP

Image: Gujurati's, wearing the traditional attire, practice the Garba dance ahead of Navratri in Ahmadabad, Saturday, October 2, 2010.