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Navaratri is a Hindu festival that spans nine nights and is celebrated every year in the autumn. It is observed for different reasons and celebrated differently in various parts of the Indian cultural sphere. Theoretically, there are four seasonal Navaratri

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Durga Puja also includes the worship ofShiva, who is Durga's consort, in addition to Lakshmi, Saraswati, Ganesha and Kartikeya, who are considered to be Durga's children.

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Navratri Vrat 2020 Dos and Don'ts

Devotees must maintain celibacy. ...

Rise early, take a bath and wear clean/fresh clothes.

Do Dhyana (meditation) followed by Sankalpa (pledge) for observing the vrat with sincerity and devotion.

Read the Durga Saptashati and mantras dedicated to the Mother Goddess.

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On religious grounds, fasting is a way to get closer to the almighty. Many cultures believe that abstinence facilitates spiritual purification leading to a stronger willpower. ... Many people also restrict themselves from consuming water on the days offasting. This no-food-no-water fast is known as Nirjala Vrat.

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Over the course of the nine days the different avatars of Goddess Durga are honoured They are Goddess Shailputri (Day 1), Goddess Brahmacharini (Day 2), Goddess Chandraghanta (Day 3), Goddess Kushmanda (Day 4), Goddess Skandamata (Day 5), Goddess Katyayani (Day 6), Goddess Kaalratri (Day 7), Goddess Mahagauri (Day 8

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The festival is associated to the prominent battle that took place between Durga and demon Mahishasura and celebrates the victory of Good over Evil. These nine daysare solely dedicated to Goddess Durga and her nine Avatars – the Navadurga.