Guest guest Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 Navratri means ‘Nine nights’ with Nine Goddesses & this nine-day period commences from the new moon day to the ninth day of Ashvin, which is considered to be the most auspicious time as per the Hindu Calendar. It is celebrated with great enthusiasm as the conquest of Good over Evil. The nine different aspects of Devis are worshiped over the nine days. These are the most popular forms under which she is worshiped: 1.Durga :goddess beyond reach; 2.Bhadrakali the auspicious power of time; 3.Amba or Jagdamba: mother of the world; 4.Annapurna: giver of food and plenty; 5.Sarvamangala: auspicious goddess; 6.Bhairavi: terrible, fearful, power of death; 7.Chandika or Chandi: violent, wrathful, furious; 8.Lalita: playful; and 9.Bhavani: giver of existence. The festivities culminate on the tenth day, called variously Vijayadashmi, Dushehr, when people in most parts of the country burn effigies of Ravana, Meghanatha and Kumbhakarna. People fast on all nine days, eating only fruit and milk dishes. Some fast only on the eighth or ninth day. As the festival is dear to the Mother Goddess, on the eighth or ninth day, many people invite over nine young girls from the neighborhood, who are treated as the Goddess & ceremonially wash their feet, worship them and then offer food as the " Goddesses " . This festival commemorates the victory of Goddess Durga over a demon, Mahishasur by a striding on a lion by cutting off his head. It is celebrated with mythological significance and reaffirms the Hindu faith in the triumph of Good over Evil.Let us surrender ourselves at tthe alter of Mother Goddesses & adopt the path of righteousness.. ALLAH MALIK nimanofakir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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