Navratri 2025: Navratri is the nine-night-long Hindu festival of worshipping nine symbols of Goddess Durga, representing the victory of good over evil through self-purification. Deeper within, the essence is of the celebration, which ushers in the way to be followed for any particular festival.
Day 1 – Shailputri
Day one is for the veneration of Goddess Shailputri. Otherwise a representation of power, nature teaches the follower a lesson to put his foot in the beginning of spiritual awakening and rooting his energies.
Day 2 – Brahmacharini
This is the day the Goddess Brahmacharini is worshipped; she represents penance and devotion, reminding believers of the power of discipline and perseverance.
Day 3 – Chandraghanta
The Day three is for paying homage to the Goddess Chandraghanta, who stands for courage and grace; she blesses her followers with blessings to overcome fears and withstand hurdles.
Day 4 – Kushmanda
On the fourth day, worship is paid to Kushmanda, who is said to create the universe with her cosmic energy. She represents positivity, vitality, and inner strength.
Day 5 – Skandmata
This day worships Goddess Skandmata, whose child is Kartikeya. She symbolizes motherhood, compassion, and safety, which promote nurturing qualities.
Day 6 – Katyayani
This was goddess Katyayani, a fierce warrior form and representative for destroyer of negativity, courage, and righteousness.
Day 7 – Kalaratri
The seventh day is the day of worship of the Goddess Kalaratri, the most powerful and fierce form. She symbolizes the removal of ignorance and the spreading of light over darkness.
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Day 8 – Mahagauri
Day eight is dedicated to the worship of Goddess Mahagauri. This goddess embodies purity, calmness, and forgiveness and leads the devotee into an inward path of ever-deepening peace and spiritual upliftment.
Day 9 – Siddhidatri
On the last day, salute Goddess Siddhidatri, Who bestows wisdom along with all powers. Also, representing fulfilment and enlightened spirit packed with divine blessings.