Navratri, meaning 'nine nights', is one of the most popular and widely celebrated Hindu festivals in many parts of India. Gujarat, however, is the only state that erupts into a nine-night dance festival, perhaps the longest in the world. Each night, all over the state, villages and cities alike, people gather in open spaces to celebrate feminine divinity, referred to as Shakti. Essentially, it is an art festival and the celebration of good over the evil. People are dressed in beautiful, colorful traditional clothes and the environment is very youthful and invigorating. If you are interested in arts, this is one of the best time to visit India..