Navratri is celebrated to honor the goddess Durga and symbolizes the triumph of good over evil, particularly her victory over the demon Mahishasura after a nine-day battle. The festival also signifies spiritual growth, inviting devotees to cleanse their minds, practice discipline through fasting, and nurture inner strength. It is celebrated twice a year, coinciding with seasonal changes, and culminates with Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami) on the tenth day, celebrating the defeat of evil.
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the 9 days of Navratri commemorate the triumph of good over evil and the power of the divine feminine, Goddess Durga, through the worship of her nine forms, or Navadurga. Each day represents a different aspect of the goddess and calls for specific prayers, rituals, and sometimes fasting to foster spiritual growth and self-discipline. The festival is also a time for community celebration, cultural performances like Garba and Dandiya, and seasonal transition, culminating in the victory celebration of Dussehra
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