So, as you all know, the grand festival is here. Navratri begins today. To all those people who don't know what Navratri is let us tell you. Navratri is a multi-day Hindu festival celebrated in autumn every year. People worship Goddess Durga for nine days. Different forms of Devi (Hindi name for goddess) are worshipped.
The nine forms of Maa Durga are:
1. Shailputri (शैलपुत्री)
2. Brahmacharini (ब्रह्मचारिणी)
3. Chadraghanta (चंद्रघंटा)
4. Kushmanda (कुष्मांडा)
5. Skandamata (स्कंदमाता)
6. Katyayani (कात्यायनी)
7. Kaalratri (कालरात्रि)
8. Mahagauri (महागौरी)
9. Siddhidatri (सिद्धिदात्री)
It is believed that Goddess Durga roams around on the earth for nine days. Devotees ask for her blessing in these nine days. It is the most beautiful and colorful festival celebrated all across India. For more information visit the Wikipedia page Navratri.
