Navratri is a Hindu festival, spanning over 9 days in which nine goddesses are worshipped

Navratri is a Hindu festival, spanning over 9 days in which nine goddesses are worshipped

There are four seasonal navratris observed in India, out of which two: Chaitra and Sharad navratris are celebrated the most.

Temples and religious places are decorated for devotees to come and offer their prayers to the goddesses.

The Ashtami of the Chaitra Navratri, which is considered to be the most important day of ritual, falls on the 8th day of the navratri which is on April 9.

Chaitra Navratri is one of the four navratris Hindu observe in a year. This navratri falls in the auspicious month of Chaitra which is March-April as per the Gregorian calendar.

In Maharashtra, Chaitra Navratri starts with Gudi Padwa and similarly in Andhra Pradesh, it begins with Ugadi.

The festival proceeds with a ritual called Ghatasthapana on the first day (Pratipada Tithi of Chaitra), Shukla Paksha. Then, it ends with Ram Navami

Nine different forms of Maa Durga are Shailputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandmata, Katyayani, Kaalratri, Mahagauri and Siddhidatri.

Hope this Navratri brings in good fortune and long lasting happiness for you! Happy Navratri!