The nine-day Hindu festival of Navratri is now going on through October 23rd. Nine forms of Shakti/Devi are honored. Each region in India celebrates this festival in their own tradition's manner, but in some areas three days each are dedicated to Durga, Lakshmi and Sarasvati. On the tenth day, Vijayadashami is observed. This holiday celebrates the harvest season and ongoing health of the soil.
