Navratri's Ancient Roots

The festival is said to date back over 2,000 years Woman Reading

Nine Colors of Navratri

Each day of Navratri has a specific color associated with it,

Not Just a Hindu Festival

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Why Navratri Is Celebrated Twice a Year

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It’s a Harvest Festival Too

In some regions, Navratri marks the end of the harvest season, and offerings of crops are made to Goddess Durga. Books

Durga’s Many Forms

During Navratri, Goddess Durga is worshipped in nine different forms, each symbolizing a unique trait, like power, wisdom, and love. Books

Unique Kanya Pujan Ritual

On the eighth day of Navratri, young girls are worshipped as an embodiment of the Goddess herself, signifying purity and power. Books