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To keep fast during the period of navratri.

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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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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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Items needed for Ashtami Puja of Goddess Durga

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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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Vasant Navratri, also known as Vasant Navratras and Ram navratri, is the festival of nine nights dedicated to Hindu Goddess Durga, Goddess Lakshmi and Goddess Saraswati.

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There are many myths and legends attached to the Navratras. According to North Indian stories, Mahishasura, the mighty demon with the power to change into a buffalo obtained a boon from Lord Brahma that he could not be killed by any man in the world.

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“Maa ki jyoti se prem milta hai, sabke dilo ko marm milta hai,

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This Navratri, may you be blessed with good fortune as long as Ganeshji’s trunk

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Navami and Ashtami are marked on April 3, 2009 in most calendars in India.

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Ma Sarawati is also worshiped along with goddess Lakshmi and Durga. Durgapuja, over the years, has outgrown its religious connotations to a large extent as people all over the India celebrate it with a gusto. There are various ways in which Ma Durga is worshiped. The rituals and customs vary due to vast difference in the culture of Indian States. But, all these follow the century old tradition and practice that intermingle with historical ethos.

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Navratra literally means '9 nights'.

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Goddess Durga is the mother of the universe and believed to be the power behind the work of creation, preservation, and destruction of the world

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"Vasant Navratri" is nine days of fast and worship that Hindus undertake during spring every year. Vasant Navratri is also known as Ram Navratri because Ram Navami falls on the ninth day of Chaitra month.

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Goddess Durga is one of the most popular goddesses in Hindu religion. She is the Divine Mother and representation of compassion, strength, morality and protection.

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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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May Maa Durga empower u & ur family with her Nine Swaroopa of Name, Fame,