How do you wish someone a Happy Navratri?
How do you wish someone a Happy Navratri?
Happy Navratri! Good wishes for a joyous Navratri, with plenty of peace and prosperity. Happy Navratri. Here’s wishing that the colours, beauty, bliss, and happiness, of this auspicious festival of Maa Durga stay with you, not just for these nine days, but forever.
What should we do on 10th day of Navratri?
Special images of Durga commemorating her victory over the buffalo-headed demon Mahishasura are worshipped daily, and on the 10th day (Dussehra) they are taken in jubilant processions to nearby rivers or reservoirs for immersion in water.
How many Navratri are there in a year?
four Navratri
Goddess Durga is worshipped by devotees with four Navratri fasts, every year. The four Navratri fasts are named after the Hindu seasons/months they fall in — Magha (Winter), Chaitra (Spring), Ashadha (Monsoon), and Sharad (Autumn).
Why Navratri is called Navratri?
The word Navratri is derived from two Sanskrit words—’nava’ meaning nine and ‘ratri’ meaning night. The legend associated with Navratri speaks about the great battle that took place between the powerful demon Mahishasura and Goddess Durga.
What does Maa Durga symbolize?
Goddess Durga symbolizes the divine forces (positive energy) known as divine shakti (feminine energy/ power) that is used against the negative forces of evil and wickedness. Goddess Durga represents the power of the Supreme Being that preserves moral order and righteousness in the creation.
Why Navratri is celebrated for 9 days?
The festival is associated to the prominent battle that took place between Durga and the demon Mahishasura to celebrate the victory of good over evil. These nine days are solely dedicated to Durga and her nine avatars – the Navadurga. Each day is associated to an incarnation of the goddess: Day 1 – Shailaputri.
Why Dussehra is celebrated for 10 days?
The festival ends on the tenth day called Vijayadashami which means “victory on the tenth day”. This festival celebrates good triumphing over evil. The most popularly reason for commemorating is the defeat of Ravana of Lanka by Rama.
What are the 4 types of Navratri?
As per the Mahakala Samhita, there are four Navratri in the Vedic calendar named Sharad Navratri, Chaitra Navratri, Magha Gupta Navratri and Ashadha Gupta Navratri.
Are there two Navratri?
There are two main Navratri festivals in a year – one during the spring and another in autumn called the Sharad Navratri. Chaitra Navratri and Sharad Navratri have great religious traditions and significance attached to it. Navratri is observed with great fervor and enthusiasm across the nation.
