Navratri, a Sanskrit term meaning "nine nights," is a festival that spans the worship of Goddess Durga over this auspicious period.
During Navratri, Goddess Durga is revered in nine different forms, known as Navadurga.
Each day is dedicated to one of her manifestations, such as Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kalaratri, Mahagauri, and Siddhidatri.
One of the festive highlights is the lively Garba and Dandiya dance.
Many individuals observe fasts during Navratri, abstaining from specific foods and partaking in meals that include ingredients like buckwheat flour and fruits.
In West Bengal, Navratri is celebrated as Durga Puja, culminating in the immersion of elaborately crafted idols of Goddess Durga.
Each day of Navratri is associated with a specific color, symbolizing the diverse aspects and powers of the goddess.
Navratri commemorates the victory of Goddess Durga over the buffalo demon Mahishasura.
The culmination of Navratri is marked by Dussehra or Vijayadashami, celebrating Lord Rama's victory over the demon king Ravana in the epic Ramayana.
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