Amaravati, Sep 24 (PTI) Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Wednesday said the nation-wide Navratri celebrations are very special, spanning nine days during which the deity is worshipped with devotion.

Addressing the Vijayawada Utsav, the Vice President highlighted that the festival tradition reflects the special place women occupy in Indian culture.

“Vijayawada Utsav should continue for another 100 years. The nation-wide Navratri celebrations are very special, spanning nine days, during which the deity is worshipped with devotion. This tradition showcases the special place women occupy in Indian culture,” said an official press release.

He expressed happiness over visiting Vijayawada as part of his first official trip after assuming the Vice President’s office.

Later, Union Tourism Min

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