Navaratri - Wikipedia
Navaratri [a] (Sanskrit: नवरात्रि, romanized: Navarātri) 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
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 …
9 things to know about Navaratri - Hindu American Foundation
Oct 16, 2020 · Navaratri (nuhv-uh-RA-three) is a nine night celebration of the feminine divine that occurs four times a year — the spring and fall celebrations being amongst the more widely …
What is Navaratri | Hindu Life at Yale - Yale University
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 …
When is Navratri and what is it all about? - BBC
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 …
The Traditions of the Festival of Navaratri - Hindu Mythology
Dec 1, 2024 · Navaratri, derived from the Sanskrit words ‘Nava’ meaning nine and ‘Ratri’ meaning nights, is an immensely significant Hindu festival celebrated over nine nights. This vibrant …
Navaratri: Nine Divine Nights of Fast & Prayer
During Navaratri, we invoke the energy aspect of God in the form of the universal mother, commonly referred to as " Durga," which literally means the remover of miseries of life. She is …