Navaratri is a Hindu festival dedicated to the Goddess Durga. The word Navaratri means ‘nine nights’ in Sanskrit,It is nine nights & ten days festival and each day different form of Devi are worshipped. This year Navratri which begins on October 1 and will continue till October 10, with 11th Day being Dasara.
It is also known as the Maha Navratri and the most important one. Navratri is an important major festival and is celebrated all over India and Nepal. Devotees keep rigorous fast for those days and spend their time in worshipping various forms of Shakti. The celebrations include amazing events like the famous Mysore Dasara processions, Garba Raas, Dandiya and much more. Women also follow one old tradition wherein they wear those colors which are worn to worship Goddess Durga.
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