NAVRATRI ( NINE NIGHTS OF WORSHIP) THE INDIAN TRADITION OF WORSHIPING OF GODDESS DURGA
Navaratri The Vibrant Festival of India India a land of diverse cultures and traditions is renowned for its myriad of festivals that are celebrated with unparalleled fervor and enthusiasm. One such spectacular and spiritually significant festival is Navaratri which translates to Nine Nights in Sanskrit language. Navaratri is a Hindu festival that spans nine nights and ten days and is dedicated to the worship of the divine feminine energy also known as Shakti or Devi. The Timing of Navaratri Navaratri typically falls in the Hindu calendar month of Ashwin which corresponds to September or October (autumn) in the Gregorian calendar. The exact dates vary from year to year and are determined by the lunar calendar. This festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm across India but it is most prominent in the Eastern state west Bengal,western state of Gujarat and the southern states of Karnataka Tamil Nadu and Andhra Prade...