What is Navratri and why is it celebrated?
The festival is associated to the prominent battle that took place between Durga and demon the Mahishasura and celebrates the victory of good over evil. These nine days are solely dedicated to Durga and her eight avatars – the Navadurga. Each day is associated to an incarnation of the goddess: Day 1 – Shailaputri.
What is special about Navratri?
Navratri, (Sanskrit: “nine nights”) in full Sharad Navratri; Navratri also spelled Navaratri; also called Durga Puja, in Hinduism, major festival held in honour of the divine feminine. In some parts of India, Dussehra is considered a focal point of the festival, making it effectively span 10 days instead of 9.
What do the nine days of Navratri mean?
Navratri has a different significance all over India and is celebrated in the Hindu calendar month of Ashvin, mostly around September and October. Navratri translates to Nav meaning nine and ratri meaning nights and honours the divine Goddess Durga who defeated the demon king Mahishasura in a battle.
What are 4 Navratri?
Navratri takes place four times in a year – Chaitra (spring), Shardiya Navratri (autumn), Ashada and Magha Gupt Navratri. But out of these only the first two are widely celebrated.
Which Colour we wear in Navratri?
The day represents purity and one should wear white colour. The day is dedicated to Devi Katyayani and the colour for this day is red. The hue represents the anger of the Goddess towards the enemies. This day honours Devi Kaalratri.
Can we wash hair in Navratri?
Cutting your nails and hair during Navratri is strictly prohibited. It is believed that doing so enrages the goddess and one has to face her wrath. If you have to go to the office, then you can shave once or twice, but avoid cutting hair and nails for nine days.
Which colour we wear in Navratri?
Which colour to wear on Navratri?
To represent brightness, happiness and energy, one should wear orange colour on this day. This day is dedicated to Goddess Skandamata. The day represents purity and one should wear white colour. The day is dedicated to Devi Katyayani and the colour for this day is red.
How many types of Navratri comes in a year?
four
In India, Hindus celebrate four seasonal Navratri which takes place every year. Although only two of them including Chaitra Navratri and Sharad Navratri are given supreme importance. The other two Navratri are known as Gupt Navratri. As per the Gregorian Calendar, Chaitra Navratri falls in March or April.
