October 1 marked the beginning of the Festival of Nine Nights, better known as Navratri, and will be simultaneously joined by its popular East Indian version, the Durga Puja on October 7. We know that both festivals are about the sweeping triumph of good over evil. This week’s Feature is a detailed account on what makes up both the festivals;right from the celebrations that begin on the fi rst day up to the last, the colourful attire worn by people during this time, and the forms of danceperformed.  On the cover is the gorgeous Tamil actress Sneha Prassana, clad in a stunning green and gold silk saree designed by Dasari Parvathi. Turn to Cover Story where we have the designer talking to us about her work and her love for the Tamil culture.