Navaratri, which literally means "nine nights" ("nav"= nine, "ratri"=night), are spent in the worship of Goddess Durga, the "mother goddess," who embodies all the power of the universe. Hindus mark the advent of winter with these 9 days of fast, chants, rituals and prayers that fall between September 28 - October 5, 2011.
Three goddesses, who are considered feminine equivalents of the Hindu Trinity, are worshipped during these 9 days - Goddess Durga, on the first three days, Goddess Lakshmi, on the next three days, and Goddess Saraswati, in the last three days. On the last or 9th day, called the "Mahanavami", a "Kanya or Kumari Puja" is often performed. The day after Navratri or the 10th day is called Dussehra, which celebrates the victory of lord Rama over Ravana. Read more...
Dear Sir :
Your blog and ezines of Hinduism are very enlightening for me.
A request :
Please state Diwali as Deepavali in your blog and posts. This is a festival of lights and Deepavali is an apt word to use.
Thanks.
Regards,
Jiten.
Sir,
Please comment after geting knowledge about thing there is no concept of three-three days. Maa durga has nine forms which i have written below and each from praying on each dedicated day.
Also Hindusim is nothing it’s Sanatan Dharm
The nine names of goddess Durga are:
1. Shailaputri
2. Brahmacharini
3. Chandraghanta
4. Kushmanda
5. Skandhamata
6. Kaatyayani
7. Kalaratri
8. Mahagauri
9. Siddhiratri
If you and anyone has any question then please refer “Durgasapsati” book.