2017 navratri News
The ninth day of Navratri is spent worshipping Siddhidatri, a form of Durga who is known for her wish-fulfilling capabilities.
Unlike Kalratri, who is ferocious, Maha Gauri is calm and compassionate.
She is believed to be the destroyer of all demoniacal powers, i.e., kaal.
The Goddess wears the crescent on her head which resembles a moon and hence her name is Chandraghanta.
She is depicted holding a Japa Mala in the right hand and a Kamandala in the left hand.
The festival of Navratri is here and the nation is all set to immerse in the magic of Maa Durga's blessings. The nine-day festival dedicates each day to a separate avatar of goddess Durga.
One of the 51 Shaktipeethas spread across the nation, the Kamakhya Temple located in Assam is also one of the most important pilgrimage spots in the country. If you have plans to visit Assam anytime soon, do visit Goddess Kamakhya's temple!
India has many festivals throughout the year and each one is celebrated with much zeal and enthusiasm. The festival of Navratri is a nine-day long festival, dedicated to Goddess Durga- the destroyer of evil. Right from dandiya and garba nights to children's favourite, 'Ramleela' being conducted all across the country, the festival brings about joy, happiness and positivity.
The holy festival of Navratri is celebrated with much zeal and enthusiasm among the devotees of Goddess Durga. These nine days and nights are solely dedicated to prayers and each soul is deeply immersed in Durga Bhakti.
The Navratri puja and celebrations begin with Ghatasthapana, also known as Kalash Sthapana. Ghatasthapana is a ritual that symbolises feminine power.
Sing this beautiful Aarti and feel blissful this Navratri.
If you are wondering what colour to go for, then here’s an answer – every year, there’s a specific colour code for each of the nine days.
The luminous ten-armed goddess who is known as the destroyer of evil and the mother of all beings, Goddess Durga is worshiped extensively during the nine days of Navratri which celebrate her birth. The nine days, collectively known as Navratri are the days when people welcome the bewitching Goddess on earth.
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