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The nine-day festival of Navratri or Navaratri in Hindu religion is held in honor of the nine manifestations of goddess Durga. Navratri literally means ‘nine nights’ and is celebrated differently in different parts of India by Hindus . But in all places the victory of good over evil is celebrated and Goddess Shakti is propitiated.

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'Nav' means 'nine' and 'ratri' means 'night', thus, 'Navratri' means 'nine nights'. There are many legends attached to the conception of Navratri like all Indian festivals but all of them are related to Goddess Shakti (Hindu Mother Goddess) and her various forms. Though it is one of the most celebrated festivals of Hindu calendar

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On the first day of the Navratri, a small bed of mud is prepared in the puja room of the house and barley seeds are sown on it. The final day of Navratri is celebrated with Mahanavami. On this day the Kanya Puja is performed. Nine young girls representing the nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshiped.

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Chaitra Navratri commences with the start of the Hindu New Year “VIKRAM SAMBAT” i.e the 1st day of the month of Chaitra, some peoples are also known as Vasant Navratras. This festival of nine nights in Hinduism is dedicated to Goddess Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati.As this Navratra coincides with Ram Navami, it also referred as Ram Navratri.

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Fast is a traditional Hindu ritual that is observed by individuals for some spiritual or religious significance. Durga Pujas too have a history and significance of fasting. Several devotees observe fast to honor the Devi and her victory over evil. The Vedas describe fast as a way to willingly abstain from food, drink and other pleasures of life.

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