What is Navratri and Why is it celebrated?
Navratri is a nine-night celebration of Durga, the Hindu mother goddess. Navratri comes from the Sanskrit Nava, meaning "nine" and ratri, meaning "nights." The festival is also called SharadaNavratri or MahaNavratri, meaning "great Navratri." There are four Navratri celebrations throughout the year. However, in practice, it is the post-monsoon autumn festival called SharadaNavratri. SharadaNavratri is the largest and is, therefore, known simply as Navratri. That is the most observed in the honor of the divine feminine Devi Durga. Devi Durga represents Shakti, or female divine energy and purity. It is believed that Durga fought a nine-day battle against the demons (like Raktbeej, SumbhNisumbh, Mahisasuretc), at the end of which she was victorious, this symbolizing the victory of good over evil. Navaratri Durga Puja is celebrated as Durga Puja in the eastern states of India, wherein goddess Devi Durga battles and emerges victorious over...
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