Navratri is one of the most important festivals celebrated all over India and this special festival, celebrated in honour of Goddess Durga lasts for a duration of 9 nights and 10 days. This festive occasion also marks the beginning of the New Moon and in some traditions, the ninth day of the month when the Sun transits into Virgo, prior to Amavasya. The Hindus on the other hand, believe that Navratri begins during Ashvina when the Sun exits Virgo. Many important rituals and traditional ceremonies are performed to express deep gratitude and offer prayers to Durga. READ MORE
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