The festival of Navratri began in Gujarat from last evening with the launching of the grand Vibrant Navratri-Mahotsav 2019 at GMDC ground in Ahmedabad. Chief Minister Vijay Rupani inaugurated the Vibrant Navratri Mahotsav 2019. Speaking on this occasion, Mr. Rupani said that Navratri is the world's longest holistic dance festival to invoke the blessings of Mother Goddess, worshiped as Aadya Shakti. The festival attracts tourists from different states of India and abroad in Gujarat. He said, the festival is topped up with food courts, children's joyrides and crafts stall to make it a unique ambience and experience.<br />''<span style="color: #222222;"><br />''AIR correspondent reports that the Navratri festival is linked to Gujarat's own biennial flagship event- Vibrant Gujarat Summit and to the International Kite Festival held during the Makar Sankranti in mid-January. Following the extended monsoon and incessant rain organization of Garba groups in various party plots have been delayed for a few days.</span><br />