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Navratri: A Celebration of Divine Feminine Energy Navratri spans nine nights and ten days, making it one of the lengthiest Indian festivals. Concluding with Dussehra, Navratri is a time when we honor Goddess Durga in her nine forms over these nine days. The tenth day, celebrated as Dussehra or Vijaya Dashmi, signifies the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil. While theoretically, there are four seasonal Navratri, in practice, it's the post-monsoon autumn festival known as Sharada Navratri that is most widely observed in honor of Maa Durga. Diverse Navratri Celebrations Across India 1. Maharashtra Maharashtra marks the beginning of Navratri with Ghatasthapana, meaning 'mounting of a jar.' Rural households install a copper or brass jar filled with water on a small heap of rice placed on a wooden stool. Eight symbols of agriculture, such as mango leaves, coconut, and staple grains, are placed alongside the jar. The family worships this po

India, a land of vibrant diversity, is a tapestry of cultures, languages, and traditions. This diversity is perhaps most vividly on display during Navaratri, a Hindu festival celebrated for nine nights and ten days each year. While the core essence of Navaratri remains consistent – the worship of the divine feminine goddess Durga – the ways in which it is celebrated vary greatly across different regions of India. At the heart of Navaratri lies the ancient legend of the battle between goddess Durga and the demon king Mahishasura, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil. This festival serves as a spiritual reminder of the eternal struggle between light and darkness. The nine days of Navaratri are dedicated to the worship of each of the nine distinct avatars of the goddess. The Seasonal Significance Navaratri is not a one-size-fits-all festival. According to the Hindu calendar, there are four seasonal Navaratri celebrations. However, it's the post-monsoon autumn Navaratr

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