
Navaratri - Wikipedia
Navaratri[a] (Sanskrit: नवरात्रम्, romanized: Navarātram) 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
Mar 31, 2025 · Navratri, in Hinduism, major festival held in honour of the divine feminine. Navratri occurs over 9 days during the month of Ashvin, or Ashvina (in the Gregorian calendar, usually September–October). It often ends with the Dussehra (also called Vijayadashami) celebration on …
9 things to know about Navaratri - Hindu American Foundation
Oct 16, 2020 · A nine-night festival during the Hindu month of Ashwin, Navaratri is a celebration of the Feminine Divine. According to the Vedas, everyone and everything originates from a Divine source, which is both the cause and maintenance of creation.
What is Navaratri | Hindu Life at Yale
Navaratri is a festival dedicated to the Divine Feminine, most often associated with Durga Ma and Goddess Parvati. This festival lasts for nine days and nights, during which various forms of the Devi are worshipped. Navaratri celebrates Her various …
What is Navratri? Nine Days of Navratri Explained
Jan 18, 2022 · Navratri is a period of nine days celebrating the Divine Feminine and is happening from 3rd Oct to 11th Oct in 2024. Sadhguru delves into the deeper spiritual aspects of this festival, revealing how the three main qualities in existence are …
BBC - Religions - Hinduism: Navaratri (Navratri)
Navaratri (nine nights) is one of the greatest Hindu festivals. It symbolises the triumph of good over evil. Peter Owen Jones, in Kolkata for Around the World in 80 Faiths, immerses himself...
Navratri History & Why is Navratri Celebrated - HindUtsav
One such auspicious festival which is celebrated throughout India is “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.
Navaratri: Nine Divine Nights of Fast & Prayer - Learn Religions
Aug 27, 2018 · Navaratri is divided into sets of three days to adore different aspects of the supreme goddess. On the first three days, the Mother is invoked as a powerful force called …
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 2024: What is it, when is it and what is it all about?
Oct 4, 2024 · Navratri is one of the most important festivals in the Hindu calendar. It's celebrated all over the world, typically falling between September and October during the month of Ashvin, and lasts for...