Rameswaram, Oct. 14 -- The festival of Navratri is being celebrated with devotion and traditional fervour across the country, with homes and temples adorned with Kolu, an arrangement of dolls and figurines that forms an integral part of the festivities. The celebrations honour Shakti, the supreme goddess of energy, with prayers and rituals.

Continuing this tradition, Holy Island Little Flower Matric Higher Secondary School in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, is celebrating Navratri with a Kolu, as teachers and students gather to recite mantras and sing devotional songs seeking the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi.

During the first three days of Navratri, Goddess Durga is worshipped for bravery and strength. The next three days are dedicated to Godde...