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  2. Why is Navratri Celebrated? There are spiritual, natural and mythological reasons why we celebrate Navratri for nine days and twice every year. Navratris are celebrated at the juncture of seasonal changes.

  3. Navratri, or the Divine Nine Nights, is a time of deep rest and rejuvenation. Each day is dedicated to one of the nine forms of the Mother Divine.

  4. 5 days ago · Navratri, in Hinduism, major festival held in honor of the divine feminine. Navratri occurs over nine days during the month of Ashvin, or Ashvina (in the Gregorian calendar, usually September–October). It often ends with the Dussehra (also called Vijayadashami) celebration on the 10th day.

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  5. 5 days ago · Navratri is an auspicious Hindu festival. The nine-day festival is dedicated to Goddess Durga. This year, the festival will be celebrated nationwide from Thursday, October 2, to October 12, 2024. The revered festival includes prayers, fasting, music, dance, and several other cultural activities ...

  6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › NavaratriNavaratri - Wikipedia

    Navaratri is celebrated as the Durga Puja festival by Bengali Hindus, Assamese people, Bihari people, Tripuri people, Maithils, Nepalese people, Bhutanese people, Burmese people, Odia people as well as some minor tribal ethnicities in Bangladesh and India such as Santal people, Chakma people, Manipuri people and others. It is the most important ...

  7. It is the boundless and the eternal source of energy of this universe. During Navratri, even the subtle energies in the environment enhance and assist one’s experience of reaching the spirit. The prayer, chanting, and meditation performed during Navratri connect us with our spirit.

  8. Navratri history, significance and celebrations: The Hindu festival of Navratri is an auspicious nine-day-long celebration that honours Maa Durga for killing the demon,...