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Navaratri starts on October 16th.

From L to R, the three forms of the Devi worshipped during the 9 days – Parvati/Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati  – in differing attire.  The three painting styles are Kalighat, Raja Ravi Varma and Kalamkari respectively.

The Ravi Varma style of course prevails into the present time.

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