Navaratri or Navaratra is a Hindu festival. The word Navaratri literally means nine nights in Sanskrit; Nava - Nine and Ratri - nights. The following 9 forms of godesses are worshipped during these nine days: Durga, Bhadrakali, Amba or Jagadamba, Annapurna, Sarvamangala, Bhairavi, Chandika or Chandi, Lalita, and Bhavani.
The festival is celebrated for nine days. The festival begins in Ashad month of Hindu Lunar calender. The 10th dayis celebrated as Dusshera (Vijaya Dushmee), the festival of victory. It is the victory of good over evil. Lord Rama has killed Ravana, the daemon on this day. Hindus burn Ravana and celebrate Dusshera.
All this 10 days you will find a happy dancing mood around India. People in Gujarat, Maharasthraplay Dandiya and Gharbha. Its a treat to watch this dance. Mysore is famous for its royal style Dusshera celebration.
West bengal, is lighten these nine days. Maa Durga is worshipped in various PANDALS created by groups or mandals throughout West Bengal. You have to be there to feel the divinity.
Be there in Navaratri and get blessed my Maa Durga!!!
Bolo Jai Mata Di!!!
Tuesday, October 03, 2006
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