{
  "id": 14027574,
  "title": "Navratri 2026: MP's Dhar Garhkalika Temple Preserves Centuries-Old Royal Traditions, From 4 AM Aarti To Unique Rituals",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/navratri-2026-mps-dhar-garhkalika-temple-preserves-centuries-old",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-12T18:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/indore/navratri-2026-mps-dhar-garhkalika-temple-preserves-centuries-old-royal-traditions-from-4-am-aarti-to-unique-rituals"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Dhar (Madhya Pradesh): Sharadiya Navratri at the ancient Maa Garhkalika Devi Temple in Dhar is marked by centuries-old traditions linked with the Pawar dynasty. The day begins with 'Kankar Aarti' around 4 am, with devotees gathering amid drumbeats and chants. During the nine days, the goddess's adornment remains unchanged and the temple stays open round the clock, according to published reports.…",
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}