The nine forms of the goddess are known as ‘Nav Durga’.The festival, widely observed across north Indian states, falls twice a year as per Hindu calendar in the months of Asadh and Magh.

On the first day, people pray to Maa Shailputri, one of the navdurgas. After self-immolation as Goddess Sati, Goddess Parvati took birth as the daughter of Lord Himalaya. She rides the bull ...

The word Navratri is made up of two words-- Nav meaning nine and Ratri meaning ... and it is dedicated to the worship of the Hindu goddess Durga. During this period, devotees fast, pray, and ...