Navratri is a nine-day Hindu festival that celebrates the goddess Durga and her nine forms. It is one of the most important festivals in the Hindu calendar, and is celebrated by Hindus all over the world.

Navratri celebration

Navratri takes place twice a year, once in the spring and once in the fall. The most popular Navratri is the Sharad Navratri, which falls in the month of Ashvin (September–October).

Each day of Navratri is dedicated to a different form of Durga. The nine forms of Durga are:

1. Shailaputri (Daughter of the Mountains)
2. Brahmacharini (The Devotee)
3. Chandraghanta (The One with the Bell-Shaped Moon on Her Forehead)
4. Kushmanda (The Creator of the Universe)
5. Skandamata (The Mother of Skanda)
6. Katyayani (The Daughter of Katyayan)
7. Kaalaratri (The Dark Night)
8. Mahagauri (The Pure One)
9. Siddhidatri (The Bestower of Siddhis)

During Navratri, Hindus fast and worship Durga. They also offer special prayers and perform various rituals. Navratri is also a time for celebration and feasting. Many people wear new clothes, participate in traditional dances, and eat special Navratri foods.

Navratri ends on the tenth day with Dussehra, which celebrates the victory of good over evil. On Dussehra, many people burn effigies of Ravana, the evil demon king who was defeated by Lord Rama.

Navratri is a special time for Hindus to celebrate the goddess Durga and her many forms. It is a time for reflection, devotion, and celebration.