9 Breathtaking avataars of Navratri in India

Navratri, also known as Nauratri, is a Hindu festival celebrated across India and has great significance. In the term Navratri, ‘Nav’ stands for nine, and ‘Ratri’ stands for the night, together meaning the festival of nine nights, followed by the tenth day known as Dussehra. This festival is celebrated during the autumn of every year. If you are not familiar with this festival and wonder why Navratri is celebrated, let me tell you a little about it. During this time of Navratri, Hindus pray to the Goddess of strength – Durga in her nine forms, seeking blessings for good health, wealth, and prosperity. Although people in different parts of the country celebrate this same festival differently, the devotion and the story attached to it is the same.  It is believed that the Devi Durga fought against the Rakshasa Mahishasur for nine nights to protect the tri lokas – heaven, earth, and hell. She took nine forms to defeat the Demon. On the tenth day, i.e. the Dussehra, the victory of good over evil is celebrated. Navratri is a symbol for celebrating the strength and power of a woman in India.  However, Navratri is also one of the most favourite festivals […]

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