Navratri

Navratri is a Hindu festival that spans nine nights and is celebrated with great fervor and devotion across India. The festival is dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga and celebrates the victory of good over evil. Each night of Navratri is dedicated to one of the nine different forms of Goddess Durga, known as Navadurga, with special prayers and rituals performed in her honor.

During Navratri, devotees observe fasting, perform traditional dances like Garba and Dandiya, and visit temples to offer prayers to Goddess Durga. The festival is a time for spiritual reflection, self-discipline, and seeking blessings for prosperity and well-being. It is also a time for families and communities to come together, dress in traditional attire, and participate in cultural events and celebrations.

The culmination of Navratri is marked by Dussehra, which is celebrated on the tenth day. This day symbolizes the victory of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravana, as depicted in the epic Ramayana. Effigies of Ravana are burnt in large bonfires to signify the triumph of good over evil. Navratri is a time of joy, unity, and devotion, and it holds great significance in the Hindu calendar as a time to seek the blessings of Goddess Durga and celebrate the triumph of righteousness.