SHARADIYA NAVRATRI IN HINDU MYTHOLOGY : WELCOMING MAA DURGA
Sharadiya Navratri in Hindu Mythology: Welcoming Maa Durga By MY DIARY PAGES Introduction: The Sacred Festival of Sharadiya Navratri Sharadiya Navratri is one of the most sacred and widely celebrated festivals in Hinduism. Observed during the autumn season, this nine-night festival is dedicated to Maa Durga, the divine mother who represents Shakti, or the supreme feminine power. Devotees across India welcome the Goddess with prayers, fasting, devotional songs, the lighting of lamps, and the performance of traditional rituals. The word Navratri is derived from two Sanskrit words: Nava , meaning nine, and Ratri , meaning night. These nine nights symbolize the worship of the nine divine forms of Goddess Durga, popularly known as Navadurga. Sharadiya Navratri is not merely a religious celebration. It is also a reminder of the eternal victory of good over evil, knowledge over ignorance, courage over fear, and faith over despair. As we prepare to welcome Maa Durga into our homes...