Navratri, meaning “nine nights,” is a significant Hindu festival dedicated to the worship of the divine feminine energy, symbolized by Goddess Durga and her nine forms. Celebrated twice a year (in spring as Chaitra Navratri and autumn as Sharad Navratri), it marks a period of devotion, prayer, fasting, and cultural festivities.
Each of the nine days honors a specific form of the goddess, representing qualities like courage, wisdom, prosperity, and compassion. Devotees perform rituals, offer prayers, chant mantras, and observe fasts to seek the blessings of the goddess. The festival signifies the victory of good over evil, as it commemorates Goddess Durga’s triumph over the demon Mahishasura.
Navratri is also celebrated with vibrant dances like Garba and Dandiya, especially in Gujarat. The festival serves as a spiritual awakening, promoting self-discipline, inner strength, and harmony, while celebrating the empowering essence of the divine feminine.
Navratri – The Celebration of Divine Feminine Power
