Navaratri[a] (Sanskrit: नवरात्रि, romanized: Navarātri) is an annual Hindu festival observed in honor of the goddess Durga, an aspect of Adi Parashakti, the supreme goddess.

Oct 12, 2025 · What is Navratri? Navratri is a nine-day festival in Hinduism dedicated to the worship of goddess Durga and her nine forms, symbolizing different qualities such as strength, …

Oct 4, 2024 · Navratri is a time when Hindus celebrate the goddess Durga for killing the demon, Mahishasura. A more powerful God, Lord Brahma, had blessed Mahishasura with the gift of …

Jan 18, 2022 · Navratri literally means “nine nights.” These nine nights are counted from the day after new moon day or Amavasya. These first nine days of the lunar cycle are considered …

Sep 27, 2025 · Navratri, meaning “nine nights,” is a sacred festival honoring Goddess Durga and her nine forms. Celebrated twice a year, it symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and is …

Sep 23, 2025 · Celebrated over nine nights, Navratri honours Goddess Durga’s diverse forms through fasting, colourful rituals, and joyous dances. Explore the festival’s origins, the …

Sep 17, 2025 · Navratri isn’t just one festival, it happens four times a year: Chaitra, Sharad, Gupt, and Paush. Each brings its own spiritual meaning, rituals, and energy, from grand celebrations …

Each day of Navratri has an associated color which devotees are encouraged to wear. Ritual observances and even the names of the goddess vary by region and sampradaya.

Feb 18, 2025 · Navratri is celebrated 4 times in a year, each with a different significance and at a different time. However, the puja rituals observed on all 9 days are the same. The date and …

Jan 1, 2025 · Navratri is the Hindu festival of reverence for the divine mother or Adi Shakti, celebrated for nine nights. The word “Shakti,” meaning power and strength, represents the …