Nava ratri" meaning "nine nights is celebrated twice during the year. It is observed in the beginning of summer and then once again when winter sets in. By worshipping Goddess Durga one is bestowed with wealth, prosperity and good health. Durga is another principal form of Parvati. It is divine to worship "Shakti". It is celebrated during the initial nine days of the brighter fortnight of the Hindu month of Ashwin (September/October). The tenth day of the festival occurs at the same time as Dusshera or Vijyajdashmi. Legend of Navaratri Demon Mahishasura was so powerful that none of the Gods could destroy him. The gods went to Goddess Durga for help. Each God presented her with a powerful weapon. Equipped well with such weapons, Goddess Durga destroyed the demon. The place where the demon died was Mahishpur. Now it is known as Mysore. Celebration of Navaratri It is a nine day festival. In Mysore, it is celebrated with much gaiety. Bejeweled elephants are taken around the city. People within the community come together and sing bhajans and dance. The Dandiya-raas as well as the Garbaas, traditional folk dances and songs of Gujarat are performed. Even abroad also the festival is celebrated in all its splendor. In West Bengal Goddess Durga is worshiped for ten days and puja and dance recitals are organized. On the final day, procession of the idol is held before it is immersed in the river waters. The Navaratri celebration is an auspicious occasion for family and friends to ...
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