A dancer dressed in a traditional attire poses as she takes part in rehearsals for the "garba" dance ahead of Navratri festival in the western Indian city of Ahmedabad September 23, 2011. Navratri, held in honour of Hindu Goddess Durga, is celebrated over a period of nine days where thousands of youths dance the night away in traditional costumes. Navratri starts on September 28. REUTERS/Amit Dave (INDIA - Tags: SOCIETY PORTRAIT RELIGION TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)