
Navaratri - Wikipedia
Navaratri[a] (Sanskrit: नवरात्रि, romanized: Navarātri) is an annual Hindu festival observed in honor of the goddess Durga, an aspect of Adi Parashakti, the supreme goddess.
Navratri | Description, Importance, Goddess, & Facts | Britannica
Oct 12, 2025 · Navratri is dedicated to the worship of goddess Durga and her nine forms, each symbolizing different qualities such as strength, wisdom, courage, devotion, and protection. …
When is Navratri and what is it all about? - BBC
Oct 4, 2024 · Navratri is a time when Hindus celebrate the goddess Durga for killing the demon, Mahishasura. A more powerful God, Lord Brahma, had blessed Mahishasura with the gift of …
9 Days of Navratri Devi Names and Colours 2025 | Pooja, History ...
Sep 27, 2025 · Navratri, meaning “nine nights,” is a sacred festival honoring Goddess Durga and her nine forms. Celebrated twice a year, it symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and is …
What is Navratri? Nine Days of Navratri Explained - Isha …
Jan 18, 2022 · Navratri literally means “nine nights.” These nine nights are counted from the day after new moon day or Amavasya. These first nine days of the lunar cycle are considered …
Significance Of Navratri: Why Is Navratri Celebrated?
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.
Navratri | Navaratri | About Navratri - Drikpanchang
Navratri is a significant Hindu festival which is observed for 9 nights and 10 days. During Navratri, nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshipped. As per Mahakala Samhita, there are four …
What is Navaratri | Hindu Life at Yale
Each day of Navratri has an associated color which devotees are encouraged to wear. Ritual observances and even the names of the goddess vary by region and sampradaya.
Navratri 2025: Origins, Rituals, Colours And Daily Celebrations
Sep 23, 2025 · Celebrated over nine nights, Navratri honours Goddess Durga’s diverse forms through fasting, colourful rituals, and joyous dances. Explore the festival’s origins, the …
Navratri - Coalition of Hindus of North America
Jan 1, 2025 · Navratri is the Hindu festival of reverence for the divine mother or Adi Shakti, celebrated for nine nights. The word “Shakti,” meaning power and strength, represents the …