Happy Sharad Navratri!

 

The nine-day Hindu festival of Navratri begins on September 26th, 2022.  In the Sharad Navaratri, nine forms of Shakti/Devi are honored.  Each region celebrates this festival in their own tradition's manner, but in some areas three days each are dedicated to Durga, Lakshmi and Sarasvati. This holiday culminates on the tenth day with the observance of Vijayadashami.

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Happy Chaitra Navratri!

 

In honor of the Navratri Festival, celebrating the Goddess Shakti/Devi in her various forms. The Chaitra Navratri (or Vasant Navratri) begins on March 28th and continues for nine nights.

Happy Sharad Navratri!

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.

Chaitra Navratri

 In honor of the Navratri Festival, celebrating the Goddess Shakti/Devi in her various forms.

The Chaitra Navratri (or Vasant Navratri) began on March 23rd and continues for nine nights.

(photo of the nine Goddesses by Elishams)