Navratri, the festival of devotion dedicated to the worship of the Hindu deity Durga, commenced from March 31, 2014 and will end on April 7, 2014 with Ram Navmi celebration. Navratri title=Chaitra Navratri >Chaitra Navratri is observed in the month of Chaitra. This is very popular festive season in North Indian states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Punjab Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand. Devotees worship Maa Shakti, Goddess of cosmic power, during this time and wish to be bestowed by divine benediction from Goddess. Fasting and praying mark the Navratri celebrations. On the first three days Durga or Goddess of Energy is worshipped.The next three days are devoted to Lakshmi or Goddess of Wealth and the last three days for Saraswati or Goddess of Knowledge. On the eighth and ninth day, Yagna (sacrifice offered to the fire) is performed to honor Durga Mata and bid her farewell. On these days Kanya Puja is performed. Nine young girls (those who have not reached at the puberty stage) representing the nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshiped. In some regions a young boy also accompanies them who symbolizes Bhairav, who is considered as protector against all evils. Navratri in India follows the lunar calendar and is celebrated in March/April as Navratri title=Chaitra Navratri >Chaitra Navratri and in September/October as Sharad Navratri.
Posted on: Mon, 31 Mar 2014 04:26:20 +0000
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