Navratra: Navratri (Hindi

Navratri (Hindi: नवरात्री, Gujarati: નવરાત્રી) or Shardiya Navratri is celebrated with great zeal across Northern and Eastern India. Navratri is the symbolic celebration of nine nights of battle of the good against the evil with the result of victory of the good on the tenth day. Navratri is celebrated 4 times in a year, each with a different significance and at a different time. However, the puja rituals observed on all 9 days are the same. The date and time of Navratri changes every year as it is based on the Hindu lunar calendar and depends on the phases of the moon. Discover the vibrant traditions of Navaratri, a nine-night celebration honoring Goddess Durga. Dive into rituals, regional customs, and cultural significance today! Navratri, the festival of nine nights is dedicated to Goddess Durga and her nine forms. According to the Hindu calendar, Navratri begins on the first day of the bright fortnight of Ashwin which usually coincides with the end of the rainy season. Maha Navratri, also known as Sharada Navratri, is a significant Hindu festival that spans nine nights (and ten days). It is celebrated in the autumn, typically in September or October. The festival honors the goddess Durga and her nine forms ...