Navratri History & Why is Navratri Celebrated
One of the greatest specialty of Hindu Religion – It is a religion which offers the most number of festivals.
Yes, festivity is the second name to Hindu Religion.
It’s colorful, and grand festivals have made India “A Land of Festivals.”
One such auspicious festival which is celebrated throughout India is “Navratri.”
The meaning of Navratri
Navratri which means “Nine Nights” is celebrated to honor the Mother Goddess Durga.
Throughout this period, Mother Goddess Durga is worshiped in all of her divine forms including Goddess Durga, Goddess Kali, Goddess Saraswati and Goddess Lakshmi.
It is one of the most significant Hindu Festivals which is celebrated twice a year.
One at the onset of summer in March or April which is known as “Chaitra Navratri.”
The second Navratri is celebrated in September or October and is known as “Sharad Navratri.”
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. One at the beginning of summer and other at the beginning of winter.
At these seasonal junctures, Mother Nature undergoes a major change, and that is welcomed through the Navratris by celebrating Goddess Shakti, who is an embodiment of Nature itself.
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