Navaratri comes alive at Fort Kochi's 120-year-old Mata Mandir
Fort Kochi’s 120-year-old Shri Samudri Mata Mandir hosts vibrant Navaratri celebrations. Different communities in Fort Kochi and Mattancherry in Ernakulam deck up to celebrate the festival. The festival features traditional dandiya dance, devotional music, and authentic Gujarati cuisine, attracting nearly 5,000 participants, including non-Gujaratis.