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Shardiya Navratri


Shardiya Navratri- Devoted to nine prominent manifestations of goddess Durga
Shardiya Navratri is a notable festival dedicated to the supreme goddess Durga. Goddess Durga is one of the most revered deities; she is worshipped widely for her glorious aura and highest energies. All the negative and evil forces fear her bravery, virtues and chivalry. Goddess Parvati took the manifestation of Goddess Durga to end the evil in the universe. Shailputri, Brahmacharini, Kushmanda, Skandamta, Chandraghanta, Kaalratri, Mahagauri, Siddhidatri, Katyayani are the nine primary avatars of goddess Durga worshipped during Shardiya Navratri. 

Significance of Shardiya Navratri
Shardiya Navratri is of great significance in Hindu cosmology. There are four Navratri celebrated in the Sanatana dharma, and among them, two are the most important ones. Shardiya Navratri is celebrated to adore the chivalry and powers of the divine goddess Durga. The mighty goddess destroyed a monster called Mahishasura, who was creating havoc in the entire world. Rambha Kalpa narrates Goddess Durga in the incarnation of 18 handed Ugrachandi killed Mahishasura. Shardiya Navratri celebrates the victory of good over evil. 

How to celebrate Shardiya Navratri?
Shardiya Navratri is celebrated by worshipping nine different aspects of goddess Durga for nine days. Devotees observe fast for goddess Durga and execute puja ceremonies to revere her. Devotees conduct puja for the nine long days by lighting an Akhand Jyoti or lamp and cherishing it for the Shardiya Navratri duration. Devotees abstain from grains, cereal and pulses during the Navratri and take only satvik food. Devotees sing and dance in the glory of goddess Durga and celebrate the occasion in all divine ways. They execute grand religious processions and programs to worship the supreme divinity. 

Boons of celebrating Shardiya Navratri
Here are a few incredible benefits of celebrating Shardiya Navratri-

  • ● Shardiya Navratri adores life with the blessings of the nine supreme avatars of goddess Durga.
  • ● It brings absolute courage and strength to tackle all the odds and negativity of life.
  • ● It brings joy, bliss and endless harmony in life.
  • ● The glorious occasion nurtures the devotee's life with only peace and immense momentum.
  • ● It helps attract financial prosperity and good luck.


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