{"id":30415,"date":"2019-10-01T19:57:34","date_gmt":"2019-10-01T17:57:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/no-problem-mam.com\/?p=30415"},"modified":"2021-01-16T07:43:42","modified_gmt":"2021-01-16T06:43:42","slug":"navaratri-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magikindia.com\/en\/navaratri-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Navaratri, the festival of the Divine Mother"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Navaratri, along with Mahashivaratri, is one of the leading Hindu festivals, celebrated with great fervour throughout India. In Sanskrit,&nbsp;<em>Nava<\/em> means &#8216;nine&#8217; and <em>ratri<\/em> means &#8216;nights&#8217;; the Navaratri festival lasts for nine nights and ten days. Its purpose is to celebrate the Universal Mother, or <a href=\"https:\/\/magikindia.com\/shakti-peetha-pilgrimage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Shakti<\/a>: the primordial and creative force.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/magikindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/durga-puja-kolkata-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Navaratri\" class=\"wp-image-85284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/magikindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/durga-puja-kolkata-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/magikindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/durga-puja-kolkata-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magikindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/durga-puja-kolkata-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/magikindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/durga-puja-kolkata-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/magikindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/durga-puja-kolkata.jpg 1219w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Goddess Durga in one of Kolkata&#8217;s &#8220;pandals&#8221; during the &#8220;Durga Puja&#8221; festival<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>According to Hindu calendar, Navaratri is celebrated four times a year:<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Magh Navratri (January &#8211; February),<\/li><li>Vasant Navaratri, also known as Spring Navaratri (March &#8211; April),<\/li><li>Ashad Navratri (June -July),<\/li><li>and Shardiya Navratri, also known as &#8216;Maha Navaratri\u2019, the big Navaratri, (September &#8211; October).<br>Out of these four Navratris, Shardiya Navratri in Autumn, is especially considered important and auspicious by devotees.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/magikindia.com\/shakti-peetha-pilgrimage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">READ MORE&nbsp;ABOUT THE &#8216;SHAKTI&#8217;<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Navaratri in Tamil Nadu<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1018\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/magikindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/tridevi.jpg\" alt=\"Navaratri\" class=\"wp-image-85243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/magikindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/tridevi.jpg 1018w, https:\/\/magikindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/tridevi-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magikindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/tridevi-720x543.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1018px) 100vw, 1018px\" \/><figcaption><em>Lakshmi, Durga and Saraswati<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In Tamil Nadu, the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/magikindia.com\/shakti-peetha-pilgrimage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u2018Shakti&#8217; <\/a>is personified by three different goddesses during Navaratri:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The first three nights of Navaratri are dedicated to Durga,<\/strong> the warrior goddess, whose mount is a lion or tiger. She symbolises the forces of destruction and the impurities of the mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>On the next three nights, Lakshmi is worshipped. <\/strong>Seated or standing on a lotus, gold coins pouring from her right hand, she symbolises spiritual prosperity and plenty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The last three nights are dedicated to Saraswati<\/strong>, who holds a <em>veena<\/em> (a stringed instrument) and symbolises art and wisdom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/magikindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/durga-navaratri-kolkata-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Navaratri\" class=\"wp-image-85288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/magikindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/durga-navaratri-kolkata-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/magikindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/durga-navaratri-kolkata-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magikindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/durga-navaratri-kolkata-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/magikindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/durga-navaratri-kolkata-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/magikindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/durga-navaratri-kolkata.jpg 1219w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Durga slaying the demon Mahisasura (Durga Puja Kolkata)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The tenth day is commonly called Vijayadashami, the day of victory&nbsp;of light over darkness.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Symbolically, it&nbsp;means you have conquered all the&nbsp;qualities of the previous 9 days. It is a day of good omen for starting a new job or a new business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>[ Navaratri procession in Udaipur ]<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6JZladuFPpA\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>&#8220;Durga Puja&#8221; <\/strong>Festival<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In some North Indian states, especially <a href=\"https:\/\/magikindia.com\/north-india\/west-bengal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">West Bengal<\/a> and its capital <a href=\"https:\/\/magikindia.com\/kolkata-west-bengal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kolkata<\/a>, Navaratri is known as Durga Puja, or Durgotsava (Festival of Durga). This takes place on the last five days of Navaratri.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/magikindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/durga-puja-kolkata-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Navaratri\" class=\"wp-image-75813\" srcset=\"https:\/\/magikindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/durga-puja-kolkata-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/magikindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/durga-puja-kolkata-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magikindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/durga-puja-kolkata-1-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/magikindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/durga-puja-kolkata-1-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/magikindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/durga-puja-kolkata-1.jpg 1219w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><em>Effigy of Goddess Durga, during Durga Puja festival in Kolkata<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Durga Puja marks the victory of the goddess Durga over the buffalo-demon Mahishasura and so symbolises the triumph of good over evil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/magikindia.com\/durga-puja-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">=&gt; READ MORE ABOUT DURGA PUJA<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>[ Durga statues workshop ]<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5BnJypunc5A\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dussehra,<\/strong> the Victory of Rama<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vijayadashami, the tenth day of Navaratri is called Dusserha or Dasara in some parts of India, where it associated with Rama.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"801\" height=\"670\" src=\"https:\/\/magikindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/sita-ram.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-85277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/magikindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/sita-ram.jpg 801w, https:\/\/magikindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/sita-ram-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magikindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/sita-ram-720x602.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 801px) 100vw, 801px\" \/><figcaption>Sita and Rama<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When the demon king Ravana captured Sita, wife of the god Rama, and carried her off to his kingdom in Sri Lanka, a fierce battle ensued. But despite all his efforts Rama could not defeat Ravana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To vanquish the demon, Rama decided to perform a&nbsp;<em>puja&nbsp;<\/em>(ritual) to invoke Shakti (the goddess Durga)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He needed 108 blue lotus flowers for the ceremony but could only find 107. As the&nbsp;<em>puja&nbsp;<\/em>could not be performed without the exact number of flowers, he decided to lay one of his blue eyes instead at Durga\u2019s feet. Satisfied by this mark of devotion, the goddess granted him blessings and he was able to defeat &nbsp;the ten-headed Ravana&nbsp;and rescued Sita.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ever since, the victory of good over evil has been celebrated on Dussehra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/magikindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/dusserha-kota-copy.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"709\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/magikindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/dusserha-kota-copy.jpg\" alt=\"dusserha-kota-copy\" class=\"wp-image-38030\" srcset=\"https:\/\/magikindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/dusserha-kota-copy.jpg 709w, https:\/\/magikindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/dusserha-kota-copy-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 100vw, 709px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Dussehra in Kota, Rajasthan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>[ Dusserha \u00e0 Kota, Rajasthan 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