What is the history behind Navratri?
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The word Navratri is derived from two Sanskrit words—’nava’ meaning nine and ‘ratri’ meaning night. The legend associated with Navratri speaks about the great battle that took place between the powerful demon Mahishasura and Goddess Durga.
Navratri, (Sanskrit: “Nine Nights”) in full Sharad Navratri, Navratri also spelled Navaratri, in Hinduism, major festival held in honour of the divine feminine. In some parts of India, Dussehra is considered a focal point of the festival, making it effectively span 10 days instead of 9.
What is the message of Navratri?
May all your prayers on the nine days and nine nights of Navratri bring you good health, good luck, fame and fortune. Wishing you a very Happy Navratri. May the great goddess Maa Durga provide you the strength, wisdom and courage to overcome all obstacles in life. Have an auspicious Navratri.
How many times Navratri comes in a year?
Goddess Durga is worshipped by devotees with four Navratri fasts, every year. The four Navratri fasts are named after the Hindu seasons/months they fall in — Magha (Winter), Chaitra (Spring), Ashadha (Monsoon), and Sharad (Autumn).
The victory of good over evil is the symbol of Navratri or Maha Navratri. Goddess Durga fought demon king ‘Mahishasura’ for nine days and killed him, marking the triumph of good over evil. Navratri also brings in India’s festival season, which includes Dussehra, Diwali, and Bhai Dooj.
As per Hindu mythology, Dussehra is celebrated after Navratri because it is believed that Lord Ram worshipped Goddess Durga before starting his journey to defeat Ravana, on Lord Vishnu’s advice. The festival marks the victory of Lord Ram over Lanka king Ravana (the 10-headed demon).
How do you say happy in Navratri?
Happy Navratri! Good wishes for a joyous Navratri, with plenty of peace and prosperity. Happy Navratri. Here’s wishing that the colours, beauty, bliss, and happiness, of this auspicious festival of Maa Durga stay with you, not just for these nine days, but forever.
Which goddess is worshipped on each day of Navratri?
Goddess Durga
Navratri is a nine-day festival in which nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshipped. It is one of the most significant festivals celebrated by Hindus all across India with great fervour.
Navratri is a nine-day festival in which nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshipped. It is one of the most significant festivals celebrated by Hindus all across India with great fervour. There are a total of four Navratris in a year, but only two – Chaitra Navratri and Sharad Navratri are celebrated widely.
Goddess Durga is worshipped
Navaratri/Observances
What does Navratri mean to you?
Navratri, when translated into English, means nine nights. The night is a time for relaxation and rejuvenation of the mind and the body. If we don’t rest at night, it becomes difficult to carry on with our activities the next day, doesn’t it? Similarly, Navratri is the resting time for the spirit in you.
What is the history of Navratri?
The historical background Navratri or the Festival of Nine Nights from Ashvin Sud 1 to 9 is devoted to the propitiation of Shakti or Divine Mother. She represents prakriti, responsible for creation of the world according to the religious ideology of Goddess worship.
Why We Celebrate Navratri and Dassehra. It’s the festival in honour of the powerful Goddess and her various forms. As the tale goes, these nine days symbolize the battle between Maa Durga and the demon, Mahishasur. The tenth day, Vijayadashmi, celebrates her killing of the demon and the triumph of good over evil.
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