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| Maa Durga |
'Nav' means 'nine' and 'Ratri' means 'night'. Thus, 'Navratri' means 'nine nights. There are many legends attached to the conception of Navratri like all Indian festivals. All of them are related to Goddess Shakti (Hindu Mother Goddess) and her various forms. It is one of the most celebrated festivals of the Hindu calendar, it holds special significance for Gujratis and Bengalis and one can see it in the zeal and fervor of the people with which they indulge in the festive activities of the season. Dandiya and Garba Rass highlight the festival in Gujarat, while farmers sow seeds and thank the Goddess for her blessings, and pray for better yield. In older times, Navratri was associated with the fertility of Mother Earth who fed us as her children.
- ॐ First Day - The first day is dedicated to the Goddess Durga is called Shailputri, the daughter of the Himalayas. She is a form of Shakti, the companion of Lord Shiva. Read more...
- ॐ Second Day - The second day is dedicated to the Goddess Durga, known as 'Brahmacharini'. The name is derivative of the word 'Brahma', which means 'Tapa' or penace. She is also a form of Mata Shakti. Read more...
- ॐ Third Day - The third day is dedicated to the goddess Chandraghanta, the symbolic representation of beauty and bravery. Read more...
- ॐ Fourth Day - The fourth day is dedicated to the goddess Kushmandas, the creator of the entire Universe. Read more...
- ॐ Fifth Day - The fifth day is dedicated to the Goddess Skand Mata, the mother of the chief warrior of the Gods army the Skanda. Read more...
- ॐ Sixth Day - The sixth day is dedicated to the goddess Katyayani with three eyes and four hands. Read more...
- ॐ Seventh Day - The seventh day is dedicated to the Goddess 'Kalratri', meant to make the devotees fearless. Read more...
- ॐ Eighth Day -The eighth day is dedicated to the Mata Rani or 'Maha Gauri', who represents calmness, and exhibits wisdom. Read more...
- ॐ Ninth Day - The ninth day is dedicated to Durga also referred to as Siddhidatri. It is believed that she has all the eight siddhis and is worshipped by all the Rishis and Yogis. Read more...
