Guest guest Posted October 2, 2005 Report Share Posted October 2, 2005 And now for a completely different topic! Durga Puja or Navaratri By Sri Swami Sivananda ( A chapter from _Hindu Fasts & Festivals_ By Sri Swami Sivananda A Divine Life Society Publication) Full article: http://www.dlshq.org/religions/navaratri.htm SALUTATIONS to the Divine Mother, Durga, who exists in all beings in the form of intelligence, mercy, beauty, who is the consort of Lord Shiva, who creates, sustains and destroys the universe. This festival is observed twice a year, once in the month of Chaitra and then in Aswayuja. It lasts for nine days in honour of the nine manifestations of Durga. During Navaratri (the word literally means "nine nights") devotees of Durga observe a fast. [....] [....] The Durga Puja is celebrated in various parts of India in different styles. But the one basic aim of this celebration is to propitiate Shakti, the Goddess in Her aspect as Power, to bestow upon man all wealth, auspiciousness, prosperity, knowledge (both sacred and secular), and all other potent powers. [....] [see link for the full article; it's quite long.] (My thanks to a member of the e-group for posting this essay on that e-group; I don't think I would have seen it otherwise.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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