India is a colorful country with diverse cultures, traditions and vast geographical regions. Rich historical background of Vedic times and dynasties plays a significant role in India festivals. Every festival of India has its own significance or meaning and celebrated enthusiastically among people. Seasonal or secular and sacred, each festival has a unique vigor and spirit in Indian culture. In India most of the festivals celebrated in the honor of trees, rivers, mountains, gods and for respective seasons. Like every festival, Navratri festival also has its own meaning and significance related to it. So let’s discuss about this prominent festival of India.
This significant festival is a nine day festival celebrated and enjoyed with full enthusiasm and dedication around the whole country. The starting first three days are totally dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga. In this duration of time the power and energy of Goddess Durga are worshipped. Every single day is devoted to her different appearance.
Now the next three days are devoted to the worship of Goddess Lakhmi to fill the void of spiritual wealth and materialistic prosperity. By doing this people can acquire all the materialistic peace and prosperity in their life.
Seventh-eighth days of this festival then dedicated to the worship of Goddess Saraswati, who is known as goddess of knowledge and art. To seek religious knowledge, prayers and different yagnas are performed.
Ninth day is the last day of Navratri festival and is also popular as Mahanavami. On this auspicious day of Navtratra, Puja of Kanya is performed in which nine girls are worshipped together. And on the end of all rituals, the statue of Goddess Durga is immersed in the water on the day of Dusshera.
To get the blessings of Goddess Durga know about the auspicious Navratri celebrations now!
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